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Does the Greek Deal Go Far Enough?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:13 -0500

Even as Greek leaders agree to new austerity measures, the IMF is calling on Greece's official creditors to take losses on its bond holdings. Analysts and policymakers increasingly question the wisdom of EU-mandated austerity measures at the expense of growth.

How Europe Views the U.S. Presidential Campaign

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:14:44 -0500

Europeans are closely watching the U.S. presidential campaign despite their ongoing economic troubles because the United States remains the number one power in the world, says German expert Josef Joffe.

Campaign 2012: The Candidates on U.S.-Russia Relations

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:59:26 -0500

This CFR Issue Tracker looks at the United States' relationship with Russia and presidential candidates' stances on the issue.

Treaty Establishing the European Stability Mechanism

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:18:18 -0500

The treaty establishing the European Stabilisation Mechanism was signed by the Eurozone states on February 2, 2012. It awaits ratification to enter into force.

Don't Abandon Europe

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:15:02 -0500

Colonel Chad T. Manske, USAF, says Western economies and capabilities are more inextricably linked than ever and warns against a policy shift away from U.S. security and interests in Europe.

Centrifugal Europe

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:28:16 -0500

Charles A. Kupchan argues that unless the growing gap between governance and governed is resolved, the EU may be headed for fragmentation, if not outright dissolution.

U.S. Military Presence in Europe Matters

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:55:34 -0500

Colonel Chad T. Manske, USAF, explains why now is not the time to retreat from Europe.

Eurozone Fears Permeate Davos

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:05:47 -0500

Political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos are focused on the ongoing eurozone sovereign debt crisis, with some cautioning that Germany is not doing enough to resolve the crisis and facilitate growth.

FT: How to pull Italy and Spain back from the precipice

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:12:08 -0500

The ECB and EFSF could do what the ECB alone cannot, writes George Soros.

Joint Statement by Clinton and Geithner on EU's Iran Sanctions, January 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:53:09 -0500

Secretary of State Clinton and Treasury Secretary Geithner issued this joint statement regarding the EU's new round of sanctions against Iran, on January 23, 2012.

Council of Europe Social Charter

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:51 -0500

The Council of Europe Social Charter was opened for signature on October 18, 1961 and entered into force on February 26, 1965.

EU Sanctions Against Iran, January 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:07:50 -0500

On January 23, 2012 the EU voted on updated sanctions against Iran: EU Regulations 54/2012 and 56/2012, and Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP.

Averting a Disorderly Greek Default

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:04:45 -0500

Policymakers and market actors are increasingly concerned about a disorderly Greek default, while many analysts question the wisdom of Germany's strict austerity approach to the escalating eurozone sovereign debt crisis.

Oil's Trouble Spots

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:16:01 -0500

With oil supplies tight, regions most vulnerable to oil supply disruptions present a significant economic concern, particularly threats to the Strait of Hormuz and unrest in Nigeria, explains this Backgrounder.

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

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:47:29 -0500

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

Eurozone Doubts for Banks

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:22:47 -0500

Another eurozone mini-summit is underway today but investors continue to doubt EU leaders' ability to address the sovereign debt crisis, even as banks face a liquidity crunch.

Angelina Jolie's Film Bears Witness to Rape in War

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:40:22 -0500

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon states, "Now that attention is turning to what women endure during war, it is time to ensure they get a say in the peace."

The Debate over Aviation Emissions

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:43:43 -0500

Will an EU plan requiring all airlines to join its carbon market starting in 2012 spark a trade war and prove financially harmful to a struggling airline industry?

The Forgotten Cold War: Twenty Years Later, Myths About U.S. Victory Persist

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:15:53 -0500

Leslie H. Gelb says that twenty years after the end of the Cold War, persisting myths about a U.S. victory based on military spending and toughness blind today's policymakers from seeing clearly what actually won the Cold War and what matters most in 21st-century global affairs—the strength of the U.S. economy.

The Strange Triumph of Liberal Democracy

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:14:08 -0500

Intelligent observers of Europe in the 1930s thought its future belonged to communism or fascism and would have ridiculed the notion that decades later the entire continent would be democratic.

Weighing a European Fiscal Compact

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:12:19 -0500

EU leaders are moving forward with a new fiscal compact, but doubts persist over the agreement's legality and its ability to stem the tide of eurozone sovereign debt contagion.

The New Yorker: The Civil Archipelago

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:03:53 -0500

David Remnick examines how effective the resistance to Putin's next presidency can be.

Vaclav Havel's Lasting Words

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:10:01 -0500

Vaclav Havel went from designing theater sets to choreographing the Czech Republic's entry into NATO. One constant in his improbable rise to president was a steely commitment to human rights, as reflected in selected excerpts.

Palestine Melts Iceland

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:45:28 -0500

Elliott Abrams discusses Iceland's decision to recognize Palestine as a state.

Media Conference Call: Why the Russian Protests Matter

Council on Foreign Relations — 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."

How Russia Can Benefit from the WTO

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:12:47 -0500

Russia's pending membership in the World Trade Organization could alter its global economic standing and boost trading partners. But experts say Moscow must restructure its economy to benefit from joining the club.

What Have We Learned about Macroeconomics from the Crisis?

Council on Foreign Relations — 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.

Media Conference Call: Why the Russian Protests Matter

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:54:38 -0500

Russia's December 4 parliamentary vote has prompted mass demonstrations over allegations of electoral fraud. The protests also stem from public frustration with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's decision to run again for president in March. CFR senior fellow Stephen Sestanovich says "[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." Listen to Sestanovich as he discusses the elections and public demonstrations.

Unfinished Business

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:19:11 -0500

Frank G. Klotz, Susan J. Koch, and Franklin C. Miller argue that as the United States and Russia continue to reduce long-range, strategic nuclear weapons to increasingly lower levels, a disparity in tactical nuclear weapons has serious implications for the overall nuclear balance between the two countries and the continued efficacy of the U.S. nuclear umbrella for its allies.

Why Russian Protests Matter

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:06:55 -0500

The mass protests in Russia challenging the parliamentary vote reflect increasing hostility to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and have the potential to change Russian politics in a fundamental way, says CFR's Stephen Sestanovich.