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10/15/2009
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A Deal at Copenhagen?
With less than two months until the global climate summit in Copenhagen, major issues remain unresolved, including the responsibilities of developed and developing nations and the United States’ ability to ratify an agreement. The European Commission’s Margot Wallstrom, Pew’s Eileen Claussen, the UN Foundation's Mohamed El-Ashry and Carnegie's Jessica Mathews discussed the economic and political realities surrounding climate change initiatives and realistic expectations for COP15.
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Dealing with Iran: The Power of Legitimacy
Iran recently agreed to allow UN inspectors to visit its uranium enrichment facility in Qom and to export its uranium for processing. George Perkovich explains that Iran’s desire to convince the international community that it is acting within a legal framework can be used to negotiate an enforceable agreement on its nuclear program.
IN THIS ISSUE...
TURKEY AND ARMENIA:
A Small Step on the Road to Reconciliation
After last-minute mediation by Secretary Clinton and others, Turkey and Armenia signed historic protocols to restore diplomatic ties and open shared borders. Henri Barkey explains how the agreements, if ratified, would be beneficial for both Turkey and Armenia.
OBAMA'S NOBEL PEACE PRIZE:
What Does a Nobel Do for U.S. Leaders?
Thomas Carothersexplains that peace prizes have often been awarded to bolster on-going peace efforts rather than recognize completed achievements.
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The Nobel Prize: Obama's Poisoned Chalice? [commentary]
Obama Should Harness the Power of His Peace Prize [op-ed]
CHINA'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY:
China Must Face Up to its Own History
The 60th anniversary of the communist victory in China was marked by a massive military parade in Tiananmen Square. While the Chinese Communist Party has succeeded in erasing dark chapters of its history from the minds of many Chinese, Minxin Pei suggests that it cannot expect to gain true international respect until it admits its historical failings.
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China's Next Stage: Consumption vs. Employment
CLINTON IN RUSSIA:
Clinton in Russia
In her first official visit to Russia, Secretary Clinton received a cool response to the possibility of sanctions against Tehran when she met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. James Collins explains that the U.S. has made a good beginning with the Russian leadership, but the relationship is still very fragile.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN RUSSIA:
Digging Their Own Graves at the Polls
Municipal elections were held in Russia on October 11. Nikolai Petrov explains that the elections proved that most Russian voters feel that elections have no direct bearing on their lives and that the authorities feel no impetus to institute change in the current Russian party system.
ARAB REFORM:
New from the Arab Reform Bulletin
The October Arab Reform Bulletin explores the implications of the H1N1 virus on Christian-Muslim relations in Egypt; the significance of Tunisia's upcoming elections; women's rights and political representation in Morocco; the Arab League's human rights charter; and new blood in Jordan's parliament.
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