Washington, D.C. -- Can Saddam Hussein be contained? What options are available to the new Bush Administration on Iraq? What role can the U.S. and its allies play in ensuring regional security and stability in the Middle East? Our experts are available for questions, commentary, and analysis on the airstrikes in Iraq and U.S. policy towards the Middle East.

• Jon Alterman
  
  
• Patrick Cronin
  
  
• Neil Hicks

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