Brookings: Experts - Jeremy Shapiro

Towards a Post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-U.S. Relations

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Shapiro and Nick Witney examine transatlantic relations in what they call a "post-American world" that is witnessing increasingly redistributed power. Shapiro and Witney argue that the real threat to the transatlantic relationship comes not from the remaking of America's global strategy, but from European governments' failure to come to terms with how the world is changing.

States of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Iraq remains between peace and war while the situation in Afghanistan still appears to be deteriorating, and Pakistan is doing better than Afghanistan but more progress is needed. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine leading metrics from all three countries to assess how well the counterinsurgency and stabilization operations are faring.

How to Measure the War in Afghanistan and Iraq

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Correctly sizing the military force and tracking results on the ground are key to success in counterinsurgency and stabilization missions, write Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon, and Jeremy Shapiro. To determine how the U.S. strategy is working, they assess a range of indicators to measure progress in Afghanistan and relate them to lessons learned from the conflict in Iraq.

Why Are Afghans Smiling?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Though Afghanistan has been at war much of the last 30 years, Carol Graham and Jeremy Shapiro find that Afghans remain surprisingly happy. Graham and Shapiro believe adaptations to crime and corruption play a major role and argue that better understanding of multiple happiness factors, including Taliban influence, should shape future U.S. strategy in the country.

The 2009 Afghan Elections and the Future of the International Community in Afghanistan

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Shapiro argues pundits should focus more on what the elections in Afghanistan say about the international community than what they mean for the country. He cautions that actions by international actors are often seen from the inside as rigging elections to a pre-determined outcome and concludes that if these efforts to build a democracy fail it may help Afghanistan become a terrorist state once again.

The States of Iraq and Afghanistan

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The American troop buildup is proceeding in Afghanistan while Iraq—despite several recent attacks—continues to slowly progress on many fronts. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine leading metrics from both conflicts to assess how well the counterinsurgency operations are going.

Assessing Counterinsurgency and Stabilization Missions

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In conventional warfare, identifying the momentum of battle is a fairly straightforward undertaking, but counterinsurgency and stabilization operations are different, and more complex. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine a range of indicators in both Afghanistan and Iraq to reach policy conclusions for current and future counterinsurgency operations.

The States of Iraq and Afghanistan

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As President Obama looks to reduce the number of troops in Iraq, the situation in Afghanistan is increasingly cloudy. Jason Campbell, Michael O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro examine leading indicators of progress—or lack thereof—in both countries.

Letter From London: One Market, Many Peoples

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the United Kingdom, backlash against workers from other countries in the European Union is growing. Jeremy Shapiro discusses how measures to limit foreign labor may threaten the future of the European common market.

A New European Security Strategy?

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Shapiro analyzes Pawel Sieboda's appeal for a new European Security Strategy.

Detention of Terrorism Suspects in Britain and France

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Testifying before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Jeremy Shapiro explored the system of detaining terrorism suspects in France and the United Kingdom. He noted that the threats and domestic situations in every country are unique and rules for detention must be rooted in pre-existing laws.

Insurgents Are Not Winning in Afghanistan

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Shapiro joined Spiegel Online's Gregor Peter Schmitz to discuss the current security conditions in Afghanistan. Despite recent reports painting a grim picture, Shapiro believes NATO forces are on the right track.

Optimism in Afghanistan

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:24:01 GMT

Is Afghanistan on the brink of failure? Not necessarily, though the challenges in Afghanistan do remain formidable, says Brookings expert Jeremy Shapiro, who recently returned from Afghanistan and saw optimism among U.S. and NATO ground forces there.

In Battling Terrorism, the French Excel

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In just under two decades, France has gone from being a hub of terrorist activity to the most effective counter-terrorism practitioner in Europe, according to analyst Jeremy Shapiro.

Managing Homeland Security: Develop a Threat-Based Strategy

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

After 9/11 the United States acted swiftly to defend itself from terrorist attacks. The government implemented numerous far-reaching security measures, undertook a vast reorganization for the purpose of defending against terrorism, and more than tripled Federal homeland security spending. Although substantial gaps remain, coordination of anti-terrorist efforts has been significantly improved internationally and within the federal government.

Bridging the Transatlantic Counterterrorism Gap

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Jeremy Shapiro and Daniel L. Byman, The Washington Quarterly (Autumn 2006)

America Has Emerged as a Loser in the Middle East

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Philip H. Gordon and Jeremy Shapiro, Financial Times (8/21/06)

Keep FEMA Where It Is

Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael E. O'Hanlon and Jeremy Shapiro, The Washington Times (5/12/06)

Protecting the Homeland 2006/2007

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In Protecting the Homeland 2006/2007, Brookings foreign policy experts analyze current homeland security concerns and the adequacy (or inadequacy) of current policies designed to address them. The authors make specific recommendations on intelligence

Quelle strat�gie face au terrorisme?

Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Jeremy Shapiro, L'Express (8/16/04)

Istanbul Summit: An Alliance Waiting for November

Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Philip H. Gordon and Jeremy Shapiro, International Herald Tribune (6/28/04)

A European Front

Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Philip H. Gordon and Jeremy Shapiro, San Jose Mercury News (6/20/04)

Allies at War : America, Europe, and the Crisis Over Iraq

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In Allies at War, distinguished Brookings analysts Philip Gordon and Jeremy Shapiro provide answers to critical questions about the current crisis in US-European relation and its implication for the future.

Learning the Hard Way Not to Fight Alone

Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Philip H. Gordon and Jeremy Shapiro, Financial Times (3/18/04)

The French Experience of Counter-terrorism

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Jeremy Shapiro and Benedicte Suzan, Survival (Spring 2003)

French Lessons: The Importance of the Judicial System in Fighting Terrorism

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

U.S.-France Analysis by Jeremy Shapiro (March 2003)

The Role of France in the War on Terrorism

Tue, 14 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Essay by Jeremy Shapiro, the RAND Institute, for U.S-France Analysis, May 2002