North Korea's
Nuclear Tests

North Korea's underground test of a nuclear device on Monday drew international condemnation and renewed concerns over regional instability. Douglas Paal offers analysis on the policy options facing the United States, and what the future may hold for international negotiations and sanctions. | FULL ARTICLE >

Prospects for Middle East Peace

Following President Obama's meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and ahead of Obama's Middle East trip and highly anticipated address to the Muslim world Nathan Brown outlines a new diplomatic approach to the conflict that begins with a formal ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Marina Ottaway points to the comprehensive peace envisioned by the Arab initiative as the best way forward. | MORE >

Climate

A Guide to U.S.-China Climate Cooperation

The United States has a historic opportunity to forge a climate partnership with China. In a new Q&A, William Chandler, director of the Energy and Climate Program and the lead U.S. facilitator of the U.S.-China Track II climate dialogue, discusses the prospects for ongoing cooperation.

Detainees

A New Direction for Deradicalization

President Obama's recent decision to continue military commissions for trying terrorist suspects has raised questions about the administration's plans for the remaining Guantanamo detainees. William Dobson points to Singapore's successful deradicalization program, which employs Islamic clerics to counsel detainees on their extremist ideology while offering comprehensive assistance to reintroduce them back into society, as a useful model.

U.S.-Europe Relations:

Taming Terror [60 Minutes interview]

Saudi Arabia’s "Soft" Counterterrorism Strategy [paper]

De-Radicalization in Egypt, Algeria, and Libya [event]

Pakistan

Can the Dangers Be Overcome?

A national consensus on fighting militants, stable relations with India, and a trust-based relationship with the United States are necessary for Pakistan to successfully confront extremism, said Ambassador Tariq Fatemi, senior foreign policy advisor to Nawaz Sharif, chairman of the Pakistan Muslim League. Fatemi discussed the domestic, regional, and international challenges Pakistan is facing, and its prospects for success at a recent Carnegie event.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Resources:

Finding the Right Grand Strategy in Afghanistan [event]

Reforming the Intelligence Agencies in Pakistan’s Transitional Democracy [report]

Asian Economies

A New Growth Model for Asia

Declining global consumption threatens developing Asian economies whose growth depends on high levels of domestic savings and increased production capacity. Michael Pettis warns in the Financial Times that Asian government responses to the economic crisis may temporarily boost growth but are likely to make the transition to a more sustainable model more difficult.

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