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China’s Political Turmoil

Douglas Paal explains that the recent political incidents in Beijing have the potential to help shift the balance of power within China’s leadership to give a larger voice to proponents of reform.

 

Paal | Relations with China Pass Stress Test | 中文
 

Sudan: From Conflict to Conflict

Marina Ottaway and Mai El-Sadany write that the failure to secure a peaceful separation between Sudan and South Sudan does not bode well for the chances of avoiding new decades of conflict and poverty. | عربي

 

Ottaway | War in the Sudan
 

Euro Crisis: Back with a Vengeance

Uri Dadush analyzes the greatest risks facing Europe today and outlines the elements needed to find a way out of the turmoil, including Greece’s departure from the euro.

 

Egypt and Islamic Sharia: A Guide

Nathan J. Brown explains what the Islamic sharia is—and is not—and how it might be interpreted in Egypt’s new political system. | عربي

 

Keeping NATO Relevant

In advance of the Chicago meeting, Jamie Shea details how NATO must slim down while remaining both politically and militarily engaged in world affairs.

 

Carnegie paper | Nuclear Weapons in Europe and the Future of NATO
 

Iran and the IAEA Talk Again

Mark Hibbs analyzes the IAEA’s talks with Iran and what it will take to end the Iran nuclear crisis.

 

Egypt’s Next President

Marina Ottaway analyzes the presidential election in Egypt and its likely outcome. | عربي


Resource | Guide to Egypt's Transition
 

Understanding Unconventional Oil

Deborah Gordon analyzes the shift to unconventional oils and identifies the policies needed to reduce the transition’s harmful effects.

 
 

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The Syrian Opposition Needs a Political Strategy

Yezid Sayigh
Friday, May 11, 2012

The Syrian opposition will fail to bring about change unless it develops a clear transition plan and a credible political strategy for winning over key sectors in Syria.

Upcoming S&ED to be First Formal U.S.-China Dialogue Since “Pivot to Asia”

Paul Haenle, Chen Qi
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Strategic and Economic Dialogue, scheduled to be held in May 2012, will mark the first formal U.S.-China bilateral dialogue since the United States announced its strategic pivot to the Asia-Pacific region last year.

The EU’s Plan B for Ukraine

Olga Shumylo-Tapiola
Monday, May 14, 2012

Ukraine Relations between Ukraine and the EU have reached their lowest point yet. It could be time for the EU to come up with a new plan.

What Should We Expect During Putin’s Third Term?

Mykola Siruk, Lilia Shevtsova
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Putin has returned to the Kremlin, but he faces a significantly different Russia, because the country's situation has changed drastically. The previous Putin’s consensus between those in power and society has fallen apart.

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