Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: General Publications and Events

The Missile Defense Silver Bullet

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The United States should pursue a joint missile defense system to improve long-term relations with Russia.

Think Again: Asia's Rise

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Don't believe the hype about the decline of America and the dawn of a new Asian age. It will be many decades before China, India, and the rest of the region take over the world, if they ever do.

Moscow Summit: Expert Briefing Live From Moscow

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ahead of the July 6-8 U.S.-Russia summit, Carnegie experts in Moscow discussed expectations for the visit, prospects for START negotiations, and areas for potential cooperation, including Iran, Afghanistan, and energy security.

Arab Reactions to Iran's Election: A View from Beirut

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

While Europe and the United States have been vocal in their response to the turmoil in Iran, its neighbors in the Arab world have been noticeably silent.

Local Elections and National Democracy Opportunities in Morocco

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The reforms established for Morocco's recent local elections have helped improve community management, but have not succeeded in limiting royal intervention in politics.

Why We Need a Second Stimulus

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Policymakers in Washington should not be fooled by the slowed increase in unemployment numbers. Rather, as the actual number of people employed continues to decline, policymakers must keep doing things that will get people back to work.

The Taliban's Winning Strategy in Afghanistan

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

To prevent losing control of Afghanistan, the International Coalition must shift resources to reverse the Taliban’s progress in the North, while reinforcing the Kabul region.

Developments in the Global Economy

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Modest improvements in confidence surveys, durable goods orders, and consumer spending signaled farther stabilization in the global economy.

Russia and the Caspian in the Global Energy Balance

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A recent Baker Institute study found that a Russia, Iran and Qatar gas cartel is unlikely. Instead of focusing on perceived threats, the U.S. should focus on regional conflict resolution and increasing dialogue within the Russian and Caspian regions. The Baker study featured research by several Carnegie scholars.

Financial Crisis to Top Agenda of G8 Summit

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Because the global financial crisis has directly threatened the political survival of leaders of the main industrialized countries, it is expected to top the agenda of the upcoming G8 summit.

The Twenty Roundtable: Multilateralism after the Financial Crisis

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The G-20 has emerged as an effective forum for coordinating the international response to the global economic crisis by bringing together a select group of countries that have a large impact on the global economy.

The Islamic Republic Will Never Be the Same

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The large crowds we witnessed last week in Tehran may have subsided for now, but the uneasy calm is misleading.

Fixing the Odds

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing past cases of rigged elections in authoritarian and transition countries can illuminate the prospects for Iran's opposition.

Moving Out of Kuwait’s Political Impasse

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Kuwait is gripped by a state of political paralysis. A standoff between the ruling family and the elected parliament is aggravated by deep divisions within each side, making any kind of political movement difficult if not impossible.

Georgian Foreign Minister: U.S.–Georgia Strategic Partnership on Democracy and Security

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Grigol Vashadze, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, discussed the United States–Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership and the security environment in the Caucasus.

The Arctic Climate Change and Security Policy Conference: Final Report and Findings

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Minimizing the environmental impact of climate change and resource development in the Arctic must be a top priority, if environmental disaster is to be avoided.

Understanding Iran's Turmoil

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In the aftermath of Iran's disputed election the opposition has grown bolder, seeking to fundamentally change the system of government by abolishing or seriously weakening unelected leadership positions, including that of the Supreme Leader, whose authority has never been challenged before.

A Possible Trap Awaits Obama in Moscow

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

President Obama’s visit to Moscow on July 6-8 is likely to have more influence on world politics than most regular state visits. The tone for U.S. policy towards Russia will be set depending on who he meets with and the rhetoric he uses during this trip.

Viewpoints: What Next for Iran

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Iranian opposition is entering a new phase. Instead of mass rallies they are now focusing on civil disobedience, including strikes among merchants, labourers, and key industries of the Iranian economy.

Obama Has 'Accentuated Iran's Internal Rifts'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Whereas the Bush administration united Iran's disparate political factions against a commmon threat, Obama's overtures have accentuated deep internal rifts amongst Iranian political elites.

Iran at a Crossroads

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a roundtable discussion of the ongoing crisis in Iran and options for U.S. foreign policy going forward. The roundtable, scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, will feature Karim Sadjadpour.

The Arctic Challenge

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Arctic is commanding greater attention—global climate change is causing a rapid shift in its landscape, competition is increasing over its resources, and new territorial claims are raising security issues. Carnegie, Dartmouth College, and the University of the Arctic will host a half-day conference on the Arctic’s security, economic, and environmental issues.

Iran's Elections: The International Implications

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The conventional wisdom in the West has been that Iranians support these policies and that there is at best only a difference of “tone” between the various factions in this area. This is mistaken. Recent events underline how much foreign policy has been used by hardliners for partisan purposes and how much scope there is for meaningful change in this area, explains Shahram Chubin.

U.S. Response to the Crisis in Iran

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Violence in the aftermath of Iran’s election has raised questions about the future of the regime, and about the way the Obama administration should respond to this controversial situation.

Iran’s Clenched Fist Election: What Next for U.S. Policy?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hotly contested victory in Iran's presidential election has led to protests of a size and nature not seen since the 1979 revolution.