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U.S.-Pakistan Relations: The Year Past, The Year Ahead

Steve Coll, Robert Grenier, Daniel Markey and David Ignatius — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:35:41 -0500

Steve Coll, Robert Grenier, and Daniel Markey look at changes in U.S.-Pakistan relations over the past year and make recommendations for moving forward.

Africa as a Frontier Market

Obiageli Ezekwesili and Jendayi Frazer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:45:06 -0500

Obiageli Ezekwesili discusses the rise of Africa as a frontier market, the prospects for growth in coming years, the emergence of new players in African economies, and the World Bank's most innovative projects in the region.

The Synthesis of Law and Politics and the Evolution of International Justice

John B. Bellinger III, David J. Scheffer and Jeffrey Toobin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:26:53 -0500

Ambassador David Scheffer and former State Department legal adviser John Bellinger discuss how international justice over the last two decades has affected international politics, including the U.S. role in assisting local war crimes prosecutions in Libya and elsewhere.

Saudi Arabia in the New Middle East

Paul B. Stares, F. Gregory Gause III and Toby C. Jones — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:42:56 -0500

Leading regional experts Gregory Gause, III and Toby C. Jones assess the stability of Saudi Arabia, its role in the reshaped region, and the future of U.S.-Saudi relations.

Qarantina: Film Screening and Discussion

Oday Rasheed and Deborah S. Amos — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:27:26 -0500

Iraqi filmmaker Oday Rasheed discusses his second film, Qarantina, which follows the story of a broken family in Baghdad who takes in a mysterious boarder. Qarantina is part of the Global Lens 2012 film series and was co-presented with the Global Film Initiative.

The American Agenda for United Nations Reform

Joseph Torsella and Celina B. Realuyo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:28:01 -0500

The United Nations is facing a growing range of transnational challenges in a time of increasingly scarce resources. Ambassador Joseph Torsella, U.S. representative to the United Nations for management and reform, discusses the U.S. role in working toward a more effective and efficient United Nations.

What to Worry About in 2012

David F. Gordon, Mark L. Schneider, Paul B. Stares and James M. Lindsay — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:46:40 -0500

David F. Gordon, Mark L. Schneider, and Paul B. Stares discuss their respective organization's assessments of the risks and the most worrisome sources of instability and conflict in 2012.

Lessons of Diplomacy: An Event in Memory of Richard C. Holbrooke

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:31:56 -0500

Christopher R. Hill Dean, Vali Nasr, and Frank G. Wisner discuss 'Lessons of Diplomacy: An Event in Memory of Richard C. Holbrooke' with Leslie H. Gelb.

Recent Events in Iran and the Progress of Its Nuclear Program

Ray Takeyh, Matthew H. Kroenig and Anya Schmemann — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:06:08 -0500

CFR Senior Fellows Ray Takeyh and Matthew Kroenig discuss the escalating tension with Iran and the challenges it poses for US strategy in this Council on Foreign Relations Special Briefing.

Debt-Driven Doldrums or the Promise of Prosperity: America at a Crossroads

Rob Portman and Stephen Friedman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:50:18 -0500

Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Stone Point Capital Chairman Stephen Friedman discuss rebooting the American economy and global economic challenges in this CFR meeting.

Obama's Defense Strategy

Richard K. Betts, Max Boot and Jonathan Masters — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:32:10 -0500

Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellows Richard Betts and Max Boot join Staff Writer Jonathan Masters in a discussion of the Department of Defense's recent strategic review, military spending, and U.S. defense strategy.

Brazil and Russia's Engagement in Global Health (Transcript)

Katherine Bliss, Judyth L. Twigg and Yanzhong Huang — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:47:29 -0500

This session was a meeting of the Emerging Powers in Global Health Governance roundtable series.

Universal Health Coverage: How Do We Get There? (Transcript)

David de Ferranti, William Hsiao and Yanzhong Huang — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:01:19 -0500

This was a session of the Universal Health Coverage Roundtable Series.

Civilian Power for Security in the 21st Century

Maria Otero and Glenn Kessler — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:24:18 -0500

Maria Otero discusses progress made on implementing recommendations outlined in the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review toward advancing American "civilian power."

North Korea After Kim Jong-Il

Scott A. Snyder, Paul B. Stares and Anya Schmemann — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:06:15 -0500

Council on Foreign Relations Media Conference Call on North Korea

Media Conference Call: Why the Russian Protests Matter

Stephen Sestanovich and Anya Schmemann — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:53:00 -0500

CFR senior fellow Stephen Sestanovich discusses the Russian elections and public demostrations stating, "[E]ven if the [presidential] election doesn't go against [Putin], there's a potential here for changing the atmosphere and rules of Russian politics in a fundamental way."

The Global Energy Landscape

Carlos B. Pascual, Daniel H. Yergin, Ed Crooks and Robert E. Rubin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:25:28 -0500

Experts discuss the energy demands of emerging economies, as well as the stability of oil supply.

This meeting is the first in a series of global partnership meetings with the Financial Times.

What Have We Learned about Macroeconomics from the Crisis?

Olivier Blanchard, Richard H. Clarida, Mark Zandi and James F. Hoge — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:22:08 -0500

Experts discuss the lessons learned during the financial crisis and the importance of federal economic oversight in addition to regulatory reform.

International Security Partnerships and Our Shared Responsibility: A Conversation with Janet Napolitano

Janet Napolitano and Terry Moran — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:44:44 -0500

U.S. secretary of homeland security Janet Napolitano discusses the Department of Homeland Security's work with international partners to strengthen global travel and trade networks, while addressing shared threats.

World Economic Update

Lewis Alexander, Richard Bernstein, Diane Swonk and Sebastian Mallaby — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:53:37 -0500

Experts analyze the current economic conditions around the world and discuss potential threats in 2012.

Israel's New Neighborhood

Kay Granger and Michael Mosettig — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:03:43 -0500

Representative Kay Granger (R-TX) discusses the changing environment in the Middle East, focusing on Israel's future relations with Egypt and its other neighbors.

A Conversation with Kenneth I. Chenault

Kenneth I. Chenault and Alan S. Murray — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:51:40 -0500

Kenneth I. Chenault, chairman and chief executive officer of American Express, discusses the upheaval in the Eurozone, the struggling U.S. economy, and the role of business in foreign policy.

Tunisia's Challenge: A Conversation with Rachid al-Ghannouchi

Rachid Al-Ghannouchi and Elliott Abrams — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:54:25 -0500

Ennahda co-founder Rachid Al-Ghannouchi discusses Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, the Arab Spring, and the future of Tunisian democracy.

A Conversation with Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi, Paula J. Dobriansky and Mark P. Lagon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:10:33 -0500

In a meeting conducted via videoconference, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses recent changes in Myanmar, her decision to rejoin the political system, and Myanmar-U.S. relations.

World Energy Outlook 2011

Fatih Birol and Edward L. Morse — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:26:33 -0500

Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, speaks about major components shaping the current World Energy Outlook including energy efficiency and lack of electric power.

Egypt's Elections: A Report from Cairo

Ed Husain and Toni Johnson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:02:27 -0500

Egyptians headed to the polls Monday in the first parliamentary elections since the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak amid deepening divisions in society and concern about the nation's direction. Join CFR senior fellow Ed Husain, who is currently in Cairo, for an analysis of the elections and the path ahead.

Central Banking in an Age of Improvisation

Arminio Fraga, Adam Posen, Kevin M. Warsh and Peter R. Fisher — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:03:50 -0500

Experts discuss policy steps taken by central banks in the United States, Brazil, and Europe, and analyze the challenges ahead.

Europe Update

Maurizio Molinari, Andrew Nagorski, Elaine Sciolino and David A. Andelman — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:03:41 -0500

Experts discuss the economic, political, and social conditions in Europe and analyze what is next for Italy, France, and Germany.

True and False Lessons Drawn from the Structural Slump

Edmund S. Phelps and Andrew Ross Sorkin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:32:25 -0500

Edmund S. Phelps, professor of political economy at Columbia University, discusses the causes of the economic slump in the United States.

Education and U.S. Competitiveness

Michael Barber, Margaret Spellings and Charles Lane — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:14:55 -0500

Michael Barber and Margaret Spellings discuss the state of elementary and secondary education in the United States.