The Global Think Tank - Click here to learn more...

Government Resources

Founded in 1910, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Our work is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results. We aim to provide foreign policy makers with the information, analysis, and resources they need to make better-informed decisions.

Egypt's Next President

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

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.

Syrian Crisis Spreads to Lebanon

Paul Salem argues that the international community needs to recognize the danger of using Lebanon as a proxy battle for another Arab country.

Euro Crisis: Back with a Vengeance

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

Keeping NATO Relevant

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


Latest Carnegie Commentary & Analysis
  • Arab Oil Importers Under Strain

    Masood Ahmed Thursday, May 24, 2012 High oil prices are once again contributing to the fortunes of oil exporters at the expense of oil importers. But the MENA region as a whole continues to face the longer-term challenges of creating jobs and reining in spending.
     
  • Nuclear Weapons—Something We Can All Agree On

    James M. Acton, Elbridge Colby Thursday, May 24, 2012 The future of U.S. nuclear weapons is being hotly contested in Congressional debates over the budget. The result is serious uncertainty in defense planning, and that comes with a cost.
     
  • Afghan War Is Not Over Yet

    Stephen Tankel Wednesday, May 23, 2012 At the NATO summit in Chicago, President Obama and America's NATO allies agreed on an "irreversible" plan to withdraw from Afghanistan. But challenges remain, including Pakistani interference and the integrity of the Afghan army.
     
  • Is China Running Out of Options?

    Yukon Huang Wednesday, May 23, 2012 A soft landing for the Chinese economy may be difficult to engineer, as Beijing has exhausted many of the policy instruments necessary to revive growth.
     
  • Will Egypt Get a New Interim Constitution?

    Nathan J. Brown Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Although Egypt does not need a complementary constitutional declaration, such a declaration could help inform constituents and candidates alike about what Egypt's post-election government will look like.
     

Carnegie Global Experts Guide

Search Carnegie's global network of experts by:
Contact Information

Scott Toussaint
Government Affairs Manager
stoussaint@ceip.org
202.939.2307

Sign up to receive Carnegie news and invites

Congressional Briefings

Carnegie Guide to the Future of Sudan

 

Carnegie Resources

Quotes on Carnegie - Praise for the Global Think Tank
“[Carnegie is]…one of the centers of gravity of thinking about national security matters in our country.” – General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
“Carnegie remains a first-rate source of policy analysis and practical guidance on all the major international issues and I rely on the advice and counsel of many Carnegie scholars.” – John McCain, U.S. Senator
“The Carnegie Endowment has been a training ground for many of the all-stars in the State Department….” – Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State
“I appreciate its work in the area of peace.” – Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
“I cannot think of a better alignment of communication, information, and getting people together.” – Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google
“The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is the #3 think tank in the world.” University of Pennsylvania 2011 Global Think Tank Rankings
“[T]his great vision of becoming a global think tank [is] badly needed in an interconnected world.” – Nicholas Burns, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs
“One of the most globally trusted talking-shops.” The Economist
“The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is the #3 think tank in the United States.” University of Pennsylvania 2011 Global Think Tank Rankings
“It is truly a global think tank…completely and appropriately reflective of the nature of the challenges that we face today.” – John Kerry, U.S. Senator
“A force for global peace and security for 100 years.” – John Brennan, Homeland Security Advisor
“An excellent institution that does important work to help establish stronger international laws and organizations.” – His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal
“The Carnegie Moscow Center is the top think tank in Central and Eastern Europe.” University of Pennsylvania 2011 Global Think Tank Rankings
“The Carnegie Endowment…has for a century been dedicated to understanding and preventing war and its myriad causes.” – Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Defense
“The Carnegie Endowment is known on both sides of the aisle with great deal of respect for your active international engagement….” – Michael Turner, U.S. Congressman
“[This event is]… a testament to the success that you’ve had in transforming Carnegie… into a truly global think tank.” – Leon Panetta, U.S. Secretary of Defense
“The Carnegie Middle East Center is the top think tank in the Middle East and North Africa.” University of Pennsylvania 2011 Global Think Tank Rankings

From Carnegie's Global Network

Syrian Regime Cannot Conceal An Economy in Rapid Decline

Ibrahim Saif
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

No one is fully knowledgeable about the state of the Syrian economy, how exactly it has been affected by the events taking place in the country, or how to interpret the choice economic indicators issued by Syrian officials.

Future Challenges for U.S.-China Relations

Michael D. Swaine, Yan Xuetong, Paul Haenle, John Pomfret, Yuan Peng
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The U.S. pivot to the Asia-Pacific has created both tension and opportunity in its relations with China.

The Emerging Order in the Middle East

Sinan Ülgen, Nathan J. Brown, Marina Ottaway, Paul Salem
Thursday, May 24, 2012

The best hope for reconciliation and democracy promotion in the Arab world comes from a focus on economic reform and other concrete issues.

An Unexpected Result in Algeria’s Parliamentary Elections

Alexey Malashenko
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Islamists’ defeat in Algeria’s recent parliamentary elections is a product of the pragmatism of the ruling Algerian elite and shows that the regime is sensitive to society’s demands. The results are likely an exception to the trend of rising Islamist influence in the Arab world.

Connect with Carnegie

Stay in the Know

Sign up for Carnegie announcements and publications—including Carnegie This Week—by filling out the form below. Note—fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Personal Information
 
 
 
1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036-2103 Phone: 202 483 7600 Fax: 202 483 1840