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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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting Iranian Oil Sanctions Right

Adnan Vatansever — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:40:01 +0000

The United States and its European allies can make oil sanctions against Iran work by designing the right foundations that will not falter at the early signs of price instability in the oil markets.

Tribal Governance and Stability in Yemen

Nadwa Al-Dawsari — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:58:19 +0000

Tribal governance and conflict resolution traditions will play a part in helping to ease tensions and mitigate conflicts that will arise as Yemen moves toward political transition.

The Ayatollah Under the Bed(sheets)

Karim Sadjadpour — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:03:11 +0000

In essence, the Iranian regime's approach toward sex, like its philosophy of governance, is marked by expediency and used alternately as a tool of suppression, inducement, and incitement.

Myanmar’s Five Economic Priorities

Vikram Nehru — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:38:45 +0000

Myanmar faces a number of daunting reform challenges, but it also has a unique opportunity to use its natural advantages to build strong foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth.