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Demystifying the Chinese Economy

Uri Dadush, Justin Lin, Vikram Nehru, Nicholas Lardy — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Since opening up to the world in 1979, China’s economy has grown by an astonishing 10 percent, on average, in real terms every year. But many observers have pointed out that China’s recent “rise” is more aptly deemed a “return” to the preeminence it enjoyed before the eighteenth century.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – At the Heart of the Global Nuclear Debate

Alistair Burt — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:59:57 +0000

The 2012 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee in Vienna will be the first meeting of States Parties to assess global progress and build on the success of 2010.

A Conversation with General Martin Dempsey

General Martin Dempsey, Jessica Tuchman Mathews — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

General Martin Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will deliver remarks at Carnegie on the international security challenges currently facing the United States.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

Uri Dadush — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:38:05 +0000

Europe's periphery is finding itself at a crossroads similar to the one Argentina and Latvia faced in the last decade. But a decision to exit or stay in the eurozone will have much more far-reaching consequences.

The Drivers of Insecurity in Mauritania

Anouar Boukhars — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:02:22 +0000

Promoting good governance and reinforcing the state’s capacity is critical to improving economic conditions and building people’s trust in Mauritania’s national institutions.

What's Behind the Bombings in Ukraine?

Matthew Rojansky — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:45:17 +0000

On the eve of the 2012 European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine, a series of bombings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk have left dozens injured, but questions remain as to who is responsible for the attacks.

Economic and Political Challenges in the Philippines

Bert Hofman, John Nye, Steven Rood, Vikram Nehru — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The Philippine economy has grown by about 5 percent a year on average over the last ten years, significantly higher than in the previous two decades. Yet the number of people living below the poverty line has actually increased.

The Unspectacular Future of the IAEA Additional Protocol

Mark Hibbs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:17:37 +0000

One topic of discussion at the upcoming five-year treaty Review Conference meeting in Vienna will be how best to universalize the Additional Protocol for safeguards among the treaty's 185 non-nuclear-weapon states.

North Korea: The Mouse that Roared

Douglas H. Paal — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:48:55 +0000

The 1959 movie The Mouse That Roared offers a useful metaphor for understanding North Korea.

French Elections and the Eurozone: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

James Bond — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:09:31 +0000

Neither candidate in France's presidential election has addressed the growth and competitiveness issues underlying the country's economic problems. But failing to grapple with them could be ominous for the entire eurozone.

Current Developments in Uzbekistan’s Parliament

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A group of Uzbek parliamentarians, sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center and the National Democratic Institute, will discuss current developments in the legislature of Uzbekistan.

The Competitiveness Crisis

Uri Dadush — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:55:57 +0000

While the commotion over bond spreads is justified, it diverts attention from the main arena where the survival of the euro will ultimately be decided: the realignment of Europe's peripheral economies toward exports and import substitutes.

Mafia States

Moisés Naím — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:09 +0000

An important obstacle to combating the spread of mafia states is a basic lack of awareness among ordinary citizens and policymakers about the extent of the phenomenon.

Russian Strategic Forecasting's New Look

Matthew Rojansky — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:01:23 +0000

The Institute for World Economy and International Relations has released a forecasting project which challenges the Russian leadership to recognize and adapt to measurable global trends, even when those run counter to the Kremlin line.

Chinese Oil: An Evolving Strategy

Kevin Tu — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:12:34 +0000

Chinese National Oil Companies, while owned by the government, increasingly base investment decisions on market signals rather than state orders. Their efforts to access oil and gas resources are helping to meet the challenge of high petroleum consumption levels.