January/february

From the Editor
Surprises or No Surprises

Features

The Tzu Chi Buddhist Organization of Taiwan worked closely with the people of El Salvador during the construction of some 325 new houses for victims of earthquakes in Tepicoyo.

El Salvador: A Global Stability Success Story
Once torn by civil unrest, El Salvador is now the "little country that could."

Muslim Pop Artists Lead Youthful Resistance
Rock music brings peace to an entire generation.

Special Report
Reframing the Defense Outsourcing Debate:
A new study tips the scales in favor of outsourcing.

A Coalition of the Capable
PSCs prove they're just as effective on the water as on land.

In the News
A Civilian Partner for Our Troops
By Richard G. Lugar and Condoleezza Rice

In My Opinion
Congress is setting a dangerous precedent by lettng trial lawyers set overnight agenda.

Departments

Lynx, a modern interpretation of a Maryland-built War of 1812-era privateer of the same name.

Innovation
Intelligence failures spawn solution at new school.

Industry Heritage
PSCs have a proud heritage at sea.

Threat Assessment
The surprising sources of terrorist financing.

Think Tank
Tantalizing tidbits to work your brain cells.

The Last Word
Let’s end America’s double standard for hostages.

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