Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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12/17/2009
FEATURED
Euro-Atlantic Security Initiative Launched
Carnegie launched the Euro–Atlantic Security Initiative (EASI), a two-year Commission designed to build the intellectual framework for an inclusive transatlantic security system for the 21st century. Co-chairs Sam Nunn in the United States, Igor Ivanov in Russia, and Wolfgang Ischinger in Belgium launched the commission via video conference to invited audiences in all three cities and on the web.
Related:
Copenhagen’s Challenges
As world leaders begin to arrive in Copenhagen, major differences between developed and developing countries remain. Carnegie experts explain the issues stalling a climate change agreement in a new Q&A, and William Chandler argues that criticisms of China's carbon reduction pledge are unjustified.
Related:
World In A Much Better Position To Tackle Climate Change [op-ed]
Copenhagen and Climate Change [q&a]
IN THIS ISSUE...
RUSSIA'S WTO ACCESSION
Russia’s Accession to the WTO
Russia is the only major economy that is not a member of the WTO. In a rare public comment, a director from the WTO Secretariat and a distinguished panel of experts and officials discussed Russia’s progress towards accession and the means of moving forward on this critical issue.
CHINA'S RISING POWER:
Why China Won't Rule the World
The global recession has increased commentary on China’s growing international power. Minxin Pei explains that China’s rise should not be overestimated; the country faces challenges from an imbalance between production and consumption, nonperforming bank loans, and domestic instability.
GLOBAL ECONOMY:
Rethinking Trade Policy for Development: Lessons From Mexico Under NAFTA
Mexico’s disappointing experience with NAFTA underscores the need to reform trade agreements between the United States and developing countries. Eduardo Zepeda, Timothy Wise, and Kevin Gallagher explain that future trade agreements must be made in a manner that respects the right of all participating nations to development, job creation, and the environment.
Related Event:
The Future of North American Trade Policy: Lessons From NAFTA
Migrants and the Global Financial Crisis
Migrant workers around the world have been disproportionately affected by the global financial crisis. Uri Dadush and Lauren Falcao describe how temporary migration programs and collaboration with migrant-sending countries can help maximize the economic benefits of migration, even in times of crisis.
NUCLEAR IRAN:
The Iranian Nuclear Riddle after June 12
The United States has focused on either engagement or sanctions to resolve tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. Shahram Chubin explains that the United States should broaden its engagement by focusing on the Iranian public, whose views on the nuclear issue are less intransigent than those of the regime.
Engagement with Iran: An Assessment of Options
Western efforts to engage Iran over its nuclear program continue to be met with ambiguity from Tehran. Karim Sadjadpour analyzes the internal domestic situation in Iran, the growing international impatience with Iran’s intransigence on its nuclear program, and where engagement with Iran might be headed.
TALKING WITH NORTH KOREA:
North Korea: Bosworth Finally Arrives
The U.S. Special Envoy to North Korea, Stephen Bosworth, recently traveled to Pyongyang to discuss nonproliferation and security on the peninsula. Douglas Paal asserts that because of increasing international pressure and an uncertain domestic situation, the Obama administration should be patient and wait for Pyongyang’s maneuvers over nuclear talks.
OBAMA'S WORLD VIEW:
Armed For Reality: The President's Foreign Policy Shift
During his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, President Obama’s remarks on a just war surprised his audience. Robert Kagan suggests in the Washington Post that Obama's speech signaled a tougher, less forgiving, and more quintessentially American approach to foreign policy.
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