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The Obama Doctrine Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:57:55 -0500 Elliott Abrams argues that President Obama's recent State of the Union address settled the matter on the existence of an Obama Doctrine. (image)
Does the Greek Deal Go Far Enough? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:13 -0500 Even as Greek leaders agree to new austerity measures, the IMF is calling on Greece's official creditors to take losses on its bond holdings. Analysts and policymakers increasingly question the wisdom of EU-mandated austerity measures at the expense of growth. (image)
Obama's Remarks on the Housing Settlement, February 2012 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:43:58 -0500 President Obama gave these remarks on February 9, 2012 regarding the "landmark settlement with the nation's largest banks that will speed relief to the hardest-hit homeowners, end some of the most abusive practices of the mortgage industry, and begin to turn the page on an era of recklessness that has left so much damage in its wake". (image)
How Europe Views the U.S. Presidential Campaign Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:14:44 -0500 Europeans are closely watching the U.S. presidential campaign despite their ongoing economic troubles because the United States remains the number one power in the world, says German expert Josef Joffe. (image)
Statement of Principles, Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:50 -0500 The 2009 Statement of Principles of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism are, according the U.S. Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, "a set of broad nuclear security goals that encompass a range of deterrence, detection, prevention, and response objectives. The eight principles contained within the SOP aim to develop partnership capacity to combat nuclear terrorism, consistent with national legal authorities and obligations as well as relevant international legal frameworks such as the Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, and United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1373 and 1540".
West Must Not Intervene Militarily in Syria Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:15:54 -0500 Ed Husain says military options in Syria would do much more harm than good. (image)
The World Next Week: February 9, 2012 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:52:34 -0500 A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: President Obama presents the 2013 budget to Congress; the Senate Armed Services Committee debates worldwide threats; Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits Washington; and the one-year anniversary of Mubarak's ouster is marked. (image)
Building Markets for Peace (Audio) - Building Markets for Peace (Audio) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:26:46 -0500 This roundtable meeting was part of the project, Entrepreneurs and Market Linkages in Conflict and Post-Conflict Environments, organized by the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative. (image)
Campaign 2012: Energy - Building Markets for Peace (Audio) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:33:59 -0500 U.S oil dependence has been steadily decreasing recently, but energy policy will continue to present great challenges for the U.S. president taking office in 2013, says CFR's Michael A. Levi. (image)
Tie U.S. Recovery Program to Economic Indicators Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:52 -0500 Peter Orszag wants the United States to rely more on automatic stabilizers to stem the shocks from recessions. (image)
Cost Savings As We Age: Common Sense Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:43 -0500 Michael Hodin says the path to fiscal sustainability lies in funding research programs and healthy aging initiatives that reduce the government outlays needed to care for an aging population. (image)
White House Fact Sheet on Harnessing Innovation for Global Development Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:54:26 -0500 The White House released this fact sheet on 'harnessing innovation for global development' (part of President Obama's Global Development Policy) on February 8, 2012. (image)
Expanding China-Africa Oil Ties Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:39:00 -0500 China has increased its economic ties with Africa as it seeks to fulfill its growing energy demands. But China's way of doing business has prompted international criticism, even as its policy of noninterference faces new challenges. (image)
Palestinian Unity Deal in a Changing Middle East - Building Markets for Peace (Audio) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:32 -0500 The Hamas-Fatah unity deal reflects Palestinian efforts to find new patrons and new sources of support in the region, says CFR's Robert M. Danin. (image)
The United States and Iran: On the Brink (Audio) - Building Markets for Peace (Audio) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:03:10 -0500 Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council, discusses the course of U.S.-Iran relations and escalating tensions surrounding the nuclear question, as part of CFR's Academic Conference Call series. Learn more about CFR's resources for the classroom at Educators Home. (image)
The Gulf Is Where It's At Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:32:09 -0500 Ray Takeyh states, "Despite all the exhilarating and disturbing changes in Egypt and the Levant, the center of gravity of the region has moved to the Gulf." (image)
United States’ Draft Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty, 2006 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:24:16 -0500 This draft treaty was presented by Stephen Rademaker of the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, on May 18, 2006 at the UN Conference on Disarmament. A July 2006 CRS report on the topic states, "The U.S. draft treaty would enter into force with only the five established nuclear weapon states. It would ban new production of plutonium and highly enriched uranium for use in nuclear weapons for 15 years; could be extended only by consensus of the parties; would allow high-enriched uranium production for naval fuel; and contains no provisions for verification other than national technical means." (image)
A Defense Budget at the Crossroads Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:54:24 -0500 As the Pentagon attempts to refocus the U.S. military strategy toward Asia, the department is facing major budget constraints. Experts disagree on how to balance the fiscal challenge with the country's national security priorities. (image)
NYT: In Syria, We Need to Bargain With the Devil Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:33:39 -0500 Nicholas Noe argues that an internationally led reconciliation effort and subsequent peace-keeping presence in Syria would bypass the resulting destruction of a military intervention or civil war, while still keeping the diplomatic upper hand. (image)
Syria: The Alternatives Narrow Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:27:00 -0500 Elliott Abrams says the United States must take the steps to ensure the demise of the Assad regime in Syria. (image)
NYT: 'We the People' Loses Appeal Around the World Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:18:29 -0500 Adam Liptak of the New York Times writes that the U.S. Constitution no longer acts as the model for modern states. He cites the consitution's conservative interpretation and relatively few secured rights in making it a poor model in light of newer constitutions that reflect modern values and contexts. (image)
U.S.-Pakistan Relations: The Year Past, The Year Ahead Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:35:41 -0500 Steve Coll, Robert Grenier, and Daniel Markey look at changes in U.S.-Pakistan relations over the past year and make recommendations for moving forward. (image)
U.S. State Department Statement on "Subnational Engagement as a 21st Century Foreign Policy Tool" Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:05:21 -0500 Reta Jo Lewis, Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, gave these remarks on "Subnational Engagement as a 21st Century Foreign Policy Tool" at the 7th Annual Peacekeeping, Reconstruction, & Stabilization Conference in Alexandria, VA on February 7, 2012.(image)
The Doha Palestinian Unity Agreement: Now the Hard Part Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:52:56 -0500 Robert M. Danin states, "Monday's Fatah-Hamas unity agreement announced in Doha marks the latest in a series of unimplemented accords between the two Palestinian adversaries." (image)
Lessons Learned: Nelson Mandela's Release from Prison - Building Markets for Peace (Audio) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:48:35 -0500 CFR's James M. Lindsay discusses Nelson Mandela's release from prison in February 1990 and his subsequent rise to the presidency to show how individuals shape history. (image)
Santorum's Speech After the Minnesota Caucus, February 2012 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:53:48 -0500 Rick Santorum gave this speech on February 7, 2012, following his wins at the Minnesota caucus and Missouri primary. (image)
Shame on You, Mr. Obama, for Pandering on Trade Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:07:53 -0500 Jagdish Bhagwati criticizes U.S. President Barack Obama for failing to close the Doha Round, decrying outsourcing, and surrending to the "manufactures fetish." (image)
Life After Assad Could Be Worse Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:23 -0500 Ed Husain argues that it is impossible to tell whether Bashar al-Assad's time is running out, but containing--not fanning--the current conflict in Syria is in everybody's interests. (image)
R2P in Crisis Following UN Syria Vote - Building Markets for Peace (Audio) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:43:32 -0500 The Russian and Chinese veto of a UN Security Council resolution calling for an end to violence in Syria calls into question the viability of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine and poses a dilemma for the Obama administration, says CFR's Stewart Patrick. (image)
Israel and Netanyahu, Pipe Down the Threats of War on Iran Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:21 -0500 Leslie H. Gelb says Israeli threats undercut prospects for a settlement with Iran. (image) |
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