Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Press Releases

Afghan Insurgency Could be Fully National Within Two Years

Thu, 02 Jul 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.

Electoral and constitutional reforms needed to resolve Kuwait’s political paralysis

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Kuwait must enact further electoral and constitutional reform to break the country’s political paralysis. Continued gridlock could lead the emir to override the constitution and dissolve the parliament, dealing a major setback to democracy in Kuwait and the region.

Environmental Security Must Be Top Priority in Arctic

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

The accelerating pace of climate change, increasing competition over resources, and new territorial claims demand that greater attention be paid to the Arctic.

Claremont McKenna College Appoints China Specialist

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Claremont McKenna College announces the appointment of Minxin Pei as the Tom and Margot Pritzker ’72 Professor of Government and Roberts Fellow, and the director of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies.

Indonesia will ratify nuclear test ban immediately following U.S. ratification

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Indonesia announced that it would ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty immediately after the United States does.

Peace process cannot move forward without Palestinian unity government

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Efforts to move the Israeli–Palestinian peace process forward will fail if the U.S. continues to marginalize or ignore Hamas. A national unity government—which would require a slower approach to the peace process and depends on difficult concessions—is the only promising solution.

Arab Countries Should Coordinate Response to Economic Crisis

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The reaction of Arab countries to the economic crisis has been patchy, uneven, and deficient. An urgent and coordinated response should not compromise important long-term goals like increased transparency and stability.

Richard Giordano to Chair Carnegie Endowment Board; Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. becomes Vice Chair

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Jessica Mathews, president of the Carnegie Endowment, announced that Richard Giordano, former chairman of the board, BG Group plc, would succeed James C. Gaither as its chairman. Stephen R. Lewis, president emeritus and professor of economics at Carleton College replaces Greg Craig as vice chairman.

Grading Progress on 13 Steps Toward Disarmament

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

All NPT states agreed in 2000 to lay out a practical path toward nuclear disarmament—the 13 Steps. Are these still the right steps? How far have we come?

No Quick Recovery Without Consensus on Crisis Causes

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

By failing to recognize the global implications of domestic recovery efforts, U.S. policy makers are risking increased trade friction and a longer downturn. The United States should coordinate better with China and the EU to keep trade open while the global economy adjusts to significantly reduced U.S. demand.

Arab Economists: Integrate Sovereign Wealth Funds into Global Financial System

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Western leaders, seeking desperately needed capital for their economies, have put aside many of their concerns over Arab sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). But the Arab world is questioning the wisdom of building its financial future on the shaky foundations of Western economies.

Sandra Polaski Appointed U.S. Department of Labor’s Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sandra Polaski, director of the Carnegie Endowment’s Trade, Equity, and Development Program, has been sworn in as deputy undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).

Michael Pettis Joins the Carnegie Endowment

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Michael Pettis, one of the foremost experts on China’s economy, has joined the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Negotiating With the Taliban Won't Stabilize Afghanistan

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Negotiating with the Taliban is the worst possible approach to stabilizing Afghanistan, and one that would fail. Though costly, a long-term commitment to building an effective Afghan state is the only way to achieve victory and defend U.S. national security objectives.

Reformed Wealth Funds Could Help Economic Recovery

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sovereign wealth funds could contribute to global economic recovery by reinvigorating international investment, if they first responded to the reservations of recipient governments by increasing transparency and improving public image.

Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: A Debate

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Leading experts from thirteen countries debate what it would take to achieve the immensely important yet equally difficult goal of reducing the world’s nuclear weapons to zero.

IAEA Must Reassert its Authority to Save the Nonproliferation Regime

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The IAEA must reassert its full authority, particularly its right to conduct special inspections at undeclared facilities, to strengthen the dangerously weakened nonproliferation regime.

Trade Liberalization Provides Modest Benefits for Brazil

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A Doha trade agreement or a major trade pact with other developing countries, including China, would provide a small boost to Brazil’s economy.

Rose Gottemoeller Confirmed as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rose Gottemoeller, former director of the Carnegie Moscow Center and a senior associate in the Carnegie Russia and Eurasia Program in Washington, has been confirmed Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance. Gottemoeller has also been designated as the lead negotiator for a follow-on to the START Treaty, set to expire in December.

Sunil Mittal Joins the Carnegie Endowment’s Board of Trustees

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace announced that Sunil Mittal, chairman and managing director of the Bharti Group, has joined its Board of Trustees.

Nuclear Energy: Rebirth or Resuscitation?

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Expectations for nuclear energy have grown dramatically. Scores of nations are now considering nuclear power to improve their energy security and reduce their carbon emissions. But nuclear energy is a costly detour if the goals are to mitigate climate change or reduce dependence on foreign oil.

U.S.–China Climate Discussions Pledge Pragmatic Cooperation

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Minister Xie Zhenhua, vice chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission and China’s top climate negotiator, signaled the Chinese government’s willingness to work with the United States on reducing both countries’ greenhouse gas emissions.

Gulf Economies Must Diversify to Weather Crisis

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

To meet long-term domestic challenges, oil-producing Gulf States should focus on improving economic governance to better manage diminishing oil revenues and attract foreign investment.

Rose Gottemoeller Nominated as Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rose Gottemoeller, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center from 2006 to 2008, has been nominated as assistant secretary of state for verification and compliance. In particular, she will be responsible for negotiating a follow-on to the START Treaty expiring next December.

Urgent Action Needed to Avoid a Global Trade War

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Aggressive action is needed to address the global financial crisis, but bailing out banks and domestic industries are measures that could—if not orchestrated carefully—provoke a devastating global trade war.