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	Audit September 1, 2008 Does the “surge” explain Iraq’s improved security? There is a general consensus that the “surge” of additional troops into Iraq has been responsible for the significant decrease of violence in Iraq. Sen. John McCain has long advocated “sustained and substantial” troop increases, attacking Sen. Barack Obama’s position on drawing down forces. Obama for his part recently stated that the surge has “succeeded in ways that nobody anticipated” and “beyond our wildest dreams.”
	Analysis + Opinion August 20, 2008 All the oil we need Eugene Gholz and Daryl PressNew York Times While oil prices have declined somewhat of late, the volatility of the market and the political and religious unrest in major oil-producing countries has Americans worrying more than ever about energy security. But they have little to fear — contrary to common understanding, there are robust stockpiles of oil around the globe that could see us through any foreseeable calamities on the world market.
	Analysis + Opinion August 15, 2008 What counts as 'success' in Iraq? John TirmanBoston Globe A voluble attempt to describe the Iraq war as a success is widely apparent, and will increase as the Republican National Convention nears. John McCain is staking his campaign on this assertion. There is little doubt that the level of violence in Iraq has subsided noticeably in the last 12 months. But is this “victory”?
	In the News August 10, 2008 Q&A with M. Taylor Fravel Samuel P. JacobsBoston Globe In his new book, M. Taylor Fravel offers an intriguing argument about the relationship between instability within China and stability in the rest of the world.
	News Release August 9, 2008 CIS scholar garners awards from Guggenheim and Carnegie Ashutosh Varshney, a visiting scholar at CIS, was named both a Guggenheim fellow and Carnegie scholar for 2008. Guggenheim fellows are appointed on the basis of outstanding achievement and exceptional promise for continued accomplishment.
	Audit August 1, 2008 Turkey’s crisis and future Dogu Ergil, Ankara University The two trials that have been occupying the Turkish national agenda today are likely to be the milestones of Turkey’s ability to rid itself of an opaque regime shaped under bureaucratic tutelary.
	In the News July 30, 2008 A conversation with Admiral Fallon Charlie Rose A conversation with Admiral William J. Fallon, Former U.S. Centcom Commander.
	News@E40 July 24, 2008 Manrique on Colombia The Center's Neuffer Fellow, Jenny Manrique, will present a talk entitled "The Colombian Diaspora: Refugees and Asylum Seekers in South and North America," on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 4:30p. Her talk concludes the fall 2008 Myron Weiner Seminar on International Migration. In addition, Manrique recently published an Audit on Plan Colombia entitled "U.S. and Colombia: A Growing Military Intervention?" A journalist, Manrique writes forComunicaciones Aliadas, a non-governmental online magazine based in Peru that focuses on Latin American news, particularly human rights. She joined the Center as its 2008-09 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow. The fellowship is a project of the International Women's Media Foundation in memory of Elizabeth Neuffer, aBoston Globe reporter who was killed on assignment in Iraq in 2003.
	News Release July 23, 2008 Colombian journalist receives Neuffer Fellowship, joins CIS CIS announces today that Jenny Manrique, a Colombian freelance journalist, has received the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship. Manrique is the fourth recipient of the annual fellowship, which gives a woman journalist working in print, broadcast or online media the opportunity to focus exclusively on human rights journalism and social justice issues.
	Analysis + Opinion July 20, 2008 Surge protector William J. FallonNew York Times The prospect of a long-term security arrangement between the United States and Iraq has become a lightning rod for criticism. Yet such an agreement — which the White House believes could be completed this month now that the two countries have agreed to set a “general time horizon” for reducing the number of American troops in Iraq — would be in the best interests of the governments of both countries, and of the people who live in a region of the world that urgently needs stability.