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The Centre for International Governance Innovation: Afghanistan: Looking Forward

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:20:31 -0400

Ronald E. Neumann, a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, details the situation there with regards to a range of issues from the promotion of good governance to the development of Afghan national security forces.

Reassessing the Jackson-Vanik Amendment

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:33:01 -0400

Experts say graduating Russia from Cold War-era legislation linked to emigration and trade would be a step toward warming relations with Moscow.

Media Conference Call: The Obama-Medvedev Summit

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:44:53 -0400

CFR Experts Charles D. Ferguson and Stephen Sestanovich discuss the Obama-Medvedev summit.

Obama's Summit in Russia: Which Side 'Blinks' First?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:31:40 -0400

CFR's top Russia expert, Stephen Sestanovich, says there is a potential for some hard bargaining to take place over arms control at the July 6-8 summit of U.S. and Russian leaders.

The Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:26:08 -0400

The Six-Party Talks serve as a forum about North Korea's nuclear weapons program, but the negotiations have been riddled by Pyongyang's belligerence and the differing priorities of the participating nations.

A Shaky Iraq's Sovereign Step

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:38:48 -0400

The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraqi cities was a relatively easy benchmark to meet, analysts say. Many are unsure whether the country can withstand a complete U.S. pullout in less than two years.

Media Conference Call: The Real War in Mexico

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:16:32 -0400

CFR's Shannon O'Neil discusses the challenges Mexico faces in combatting drug cartels. Improving the security situation, she argues, depends on strengthening Mexico's democratic institutions.

Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction, 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:24:22 -0400

Report

Security Council Meeting on Complex Situation in Afghanistan, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:15:40 -0400

Statement

Press Conference with Gen. Ray Odierno on MNF Forces in Iraq, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:05:38 -0400

Speech

WashPost: Iraq: Mission Not Yet Accomplished

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:03 -0400

In this opinion piece Jawad Al Bolani, the interior minister of Iraq, writes that the June 30th withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq's major cities is the start of a highly uncertain period for Iraqi democracy rather than a historical endpoint to be celebrated.

Iraq at Crossroads Amid U.S. Disengagement

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:08:40 -0400

As U.S. combat forces begin to withdraw from Iraq's cities, expert Kenneth M. Pollack says he remains "very concerned" about the political situation in Iraq. He stresses the need for the "continued attention" of the United States to bring about a stable Iraq.

After the Iranian Uprising

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:59:20 -0400

Violence and unrest following Iran's contested presidential vote on June 12 have raised new questions about the regime's long-term stability and prospects for U.S.-Iran rapprochement. Four experts address the current state of affairs and policy options for Washington.

Crisis Guide: The Global Economy

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:23:39 -0400

An in-depth, multimedia look at the causes and consequences of the global economic crisis that seeks to unravel the questions surrounding the downturn and shed light on its policy implications, drawing on insights from leading thinkers on economics and international affairs.

2009 Arthur Ross Book Award: Out of Mao’s Shadow (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:43:47 -0400

Watch Philip Pan discuss his book Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China, recipient of the 2009 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations.

UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development, 2009: Draft Outcome Document

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:58:16 -0400

Report

2009 Arthur Ross Book Award: Out of Mao’s Shadow (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:18:41 -0400

Listen to Philip Pan discuss his book Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China, recipient of the 2009 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations.

The World Next Week: June 26, 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:01:32 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and Foreign Affairs.

Middle East Quartet Statement, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:58:16 -0400

Statement

Obama and Merkel's Press Conference, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:43:04 -0400

Speech

Despite Crackdown, U.S. Must Deal with Iranian Regime

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:43:09 -0400

CFR President Richard N. Haass says in the aftermath of the Iranian regime's crackdown on post-election protesters, the Obama administration will need to revive efforts to negotiate an end to Tehran's nuclear program.

National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy, 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:50:39 -0400

Strategy

UN World Drug Report, 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:31:18 -0400

Report

Providing HIV Treatment in an Uncertain Financial Climate

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:52:02 -0400

CFR Fellow Peter Navario discusses the leveling off of South Africa's AIDS epidemic and its ability to step up HIV/AIDS treatments in light of "flatlined" global health funding.

Politico: U.S. Must Deloy More Foreign Diplomacy Personnel

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:02:24 -0400

Eight former Secretaries of State jointly argue that national security requires more sufficient personnel in this article on funding for development and diplomacy.

Reform and Women's Rights Movements Intertwined in Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:33:50 -0400

Following the 2009 disputed Iran presidential election, CFR's Isobel Coleman, a leading expert on women's issues, says that if Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory stands, "you'll see a much more restricted Iran." This will "fall heavily on women, but it won't stop them," she says.

Treading Carefully on Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:10:49 -0400

A day after U.S. President Barack Obama harshly condemned Iran's leadership for post-election violence, some analysts believe the United States will have no choice but to scale back promised overtures to the Iranian regime

Roundtable Series on Public Diplomacy: Moscow, Washington, And The Future Of The Political Opposition In Russia

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:33:34 -0400

Boris Nemtsov discusses the future of Russia's political opposition and the prospects for a robust democracy.

Obama's Press Conference, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:53:14 -0400

Speech

UN Report of the Secretary General: The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:34:55 -0400

The UN Secretary General's report looks at the situation in Afghanistan in terms of security, development, governance, and human rights.