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Center Releases First Report on Mobilizing NATO in Afghanistan - In anticipation of the January 28 international conference in London, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is releasing its initial report on how the Alliance can maximize its contributions and more effectively and efficiently conduct the Afghan and Pakistan effort. .
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Center Senior Fellow Speaks on Historic Elvis/Nixon Meeting - Center Senior Fellow on Leadership, Ethics, and Integrity, Egil "Bud" Krogh, spoke this week on the BBC, Fox News, and at the National Archives on "The Day Elvis met Nixon." Read more.

Allies' Role Unresolved in Afghanistan Buildup - Center President David Abshire is featured in this CQ Weekly article on NATO in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Read more.

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