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The World Next Week: May 2, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 02 May 2008 10:14:44 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

Fuller: Russia May be Seeking ‘Joint State’ of Abkhazia-Georgia

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:28:54 -0400

Elizabeth Fuller, an expert on Georgian affairs, says Russia may be promoting joint states as a solution to some frozen conflicts in its sphere of influence.

Tremors in the South Caucasus

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:28:37 -0400

Russia stirs concern with gestures toward two Georgian breakaway provinces. Moscow’s moves follow Kosovo’s secession and NATO expansion promises.

The Candidates on U.S. Policy toward Russia

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:18:19 -0400

The next U.S. president will have to confront a deteriorating U.S.-Russia relationship.

Pope Benedict XVI's Speech at the United Nations

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:41:41 -0400

Speech

Piontkovsky: Russia Nearing End of ‘Confrontational Cycle’ with West

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:37:53 -0400

Russian analyst Andrei A. Piontkovsky says the next U.S. president could face a more conciliatory policy from the Kremlin and new Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.

President Bush Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI to White House

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:52:46 -0400

Speech

Iran’s Power Brokers

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:56:11 -0400

As the Bush administration presses for greater economic pressure to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Tehran is turning east for economic survival.

The Pope in America

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:10:06 -0400

Pope Benedict’s first U.S. visit has focused on revitalizing the U.S. Catholic Church. He is also addressing religious freedom.

U.S.-Vatican Relations

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Experts say not to expect significant changes in U.S.-Vatican relations even after Joseph Ratzinger’s accession as Pope Benedict XVI.

Shah: Pope to Stress ‘Importance of Peace’ in Iraq, Middle East

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:48:55 -0400

Timothy Samuel Shah, a scholar on religious issues, says that when Pope Benedict XVI makes his first visit to the United States as pope, it will give Americans their first chance to hear firsthand his views on Iraq, the environment, and immigration.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:24:00 -0400

Since its creation in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has risen in regional prominence and prompted Iran to submit a controversial bid to join the group.

Kupchan: NATO Summit Shows Growing Difficulties in Reaching Solidarity in Western Alliance

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:22:04 -0400

Charles A. Kupchan, professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, says the just-concluded NATO summit illustrates the changes taking place in the alliance, where it will become increasingly difficult to reach agreements on issues.

Royal Dutch Shell CEO on the End of ‘Easy Oil’

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:08:46 -0400

Jeroen Van der Veer, the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, on global oil demand, the end of “easy oil,” and nationalized oil companies.

U.S.-Russia Strategic Framework Declaration

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:57:27 -0400

Declaration

The World Next Week: April 4, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:28:45 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

Climate Change and International Security Report

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:42:43 -0400

Report

Osama bin Laden's Statement, March 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:45:20 -0400

Speech

Poll on Relations Between the U.S., Canada, and Europe

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:16:21 -0400

Poll

McCain's Op-Ed on the U.S. and Europe

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:51:58 -0400

Republican presidential candidate John McCain published this op-ed on March 18, 2008 in the Financial Times newspaper.

Kupchan: Recognizing Kosovo Least Bad Option for United States

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:42:03 -0400

Interview: CFR's Charles A. Kupchan says recognizing Kosovo as independent is the best pragmatic solution from a list of bad options.

The Copenhagen Consensus

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:25:34 -0500

How the Danish model of social democracy offers important lessons for governments confronting the dilemmas of globalization.

Russia’s Economic Pipeline

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:29:08 -0500

Dmitri Medvedev handily won Russia’s presidential elections. He stands to inherit an economy on the rise but fraught with potential land mines.

The World Next Week: February 29, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:51:47 -0500

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

Academic Conference Call: Russia, Putin, and Authoritarianism (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:59:17 -0500

Listen to Stanford University's Michael A. McFaul discuss his recently coauthored Foreign Affairs article, "The Myth of the Authoritarian Model," with students as part of the CFR Academic Conference Call Series.

Media Conference Call: Russia's Presidential Elections and Kosovo (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:07:38 -0500

Listen to CFR Senior Fellow Stephen Sestanovich discuss the upcoming presidential elections in Russia and the recent declaration of independence by Kosovo.

Sestanovich: Behind the Scenes ‘Warfare’ As Russia Awaits Putin Successor

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:21:16 -0500

Stephen Sestanovich, CFR’s top Russia expert, says despite the stage-managed appearance of Russia’s political transition, jockeying among power factions is taking place behind the scenes.

Russia Update (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:05:59 -0500

Watch experts discuss domestic politics in Russia ahead of upcoming presidential elections as well as the future of U.S.-Russia relations.

Russia Update (Video Highlight)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:06:49 -0500

Watch experts discuss domestic politics in Russia ahead of upcoming presidential elections as well as the future of U.S.-Russia relations.

Russia Update (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:10:34 -0500

Listen to experts discuss domestic politics in Russia ahead of upcoming presidential elections as well as the future of U.S.-Russia relations.