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A Syrian Turning Point for Russia?

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:48:15 -0400

The weekend massacre near Houla that has galvanized international outrage may spark a stronger Russian stand against the Assad regime, says Syria expert Mona Yacoubian.

A Changing East Asia and U.S. Foreign Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:18:55 -0400

President of the Institute of Foreign Policy and National Security at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy Choi Kang analyzes changing dynamics in East Asia and U.S. policy toward the region.

EU Fiscal Compact, March 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:49:33 -0400

The EU Fiscal Compact, also known as the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union, was signed on March 2, 2012 by EU member states except the UK and Czech Republic.

The Broken Legs of Global Trade

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:49:29 -0400

Jagdish Bhagwati argues the failure of the Doha round's multilateral trade negotiations undermines the rule-making authority and dispute-settlement mechanism of the World Trade Organization.

Quarterly Update: The Economic Downturn in Historical Context

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:51:47 -0400

Economic Downturn: Compares economic indicators from the latest recession to past downturns, both post-war and pre-war, to demonstrate the recent recession is worse than other post-war recessions.

Annan's Peace Plan for Syria

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:29:18 -0400

Kofi Annan, Joint Special Envoy for the United Nations and the League of Arab States, drew up this six-point peace plan for Syria. It was submitted to the UN in March 2012 and on March 27 the Syrian government accepted the proposal. The ceasefire came in to effect on April 12, 2012 but as reported by the UN and other bodies, has not been honored.

A Budget Grand Bargain Will Follow the Election

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:59:03 -0400

Robert Rubin explains how the pressures of the "fiscal cliff" will present U.S. political leaders with a rare second chance to make critical fiscal reforms after the 2012 elections.

Quarterly Update: The Economic Recovery in Historical Context

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:00:38 -0400

Examines data including GDP, household debt, and industrial production to show the weakness of the current recovery compared to previous postwar rebounds.

Doing Business in Post-Conflict Zones: Why SMEs Are Key

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:55:28 -0400

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon and Ashley Harden state, "Business must be part of putting lives together after war. And economies."

Romney's Statement on Syria, May 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:11:13 -0400

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney released this statement regarding development in Syria on May 27, 2012.

How to Read Egypt's Elections

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:00:37 -0400

Egypt's next president is likely to be a member of the Muslim Brotherhood or a Mubarak-era figure. Either way, U.S. ties are likely to cool, says CFR's Steven A. Cook.

Mr. Obama, Stop the Attack on Private Equity

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:58:19 -0400

Sebastian Mallaby explains why private equity represents a sound alternative to the beleaguered public equity model of corporate governance.

The Sea Is Full of Sharks

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:26:46 -0400

Laurie Garrett reviews Peter Piot's No Time to Lose: A Life in Pursuit of Deadly Viruses.

The Euro Crisis and the U.S. Economy

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:10 -0400

The U.S. financial sector is at risk of eurozone sovereign debt contagion that could potentially undermine the fragile U.S. economic recovery, explains economist Richard H. Clarida.

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, 2011

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:40:08 -0400

The State Department released its yearly publication, Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, 2011, on May 24, 2012.

Joint Statement of the US - Iraq Defense and Security Cooperation Joint Coordinating Committee, May 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:46:02 -0400

The State Department released this joint statement by the U.S. and Iraq, at the first meeting of the US - Iraq Defense and Security Cooperation Joint Coordinating Committee on May 24, 2012.

The World Next Week: May 24, 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:36 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Ireland holds a referendum on the EU's new fiscal treaty; the UN Security Council debates Yemen; UN climate talks convene in Bonn; and Memorial Day is marked.

Egypt's Presidential Elections: Three Things to Know

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:44:57 -0400

Egyptians' first free presidential election is a test of the power of Islamist parties, and the new president will shape the country's future by helping craft a new constitution as well as a new relationship with parliament and the military, says CFR's Isobel Coleman.

Conducting Monetary Policy at the Zero Bound: Rules, Learning, and Risk Management

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:29 -0400

William C. Dudley, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses monetary policy.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough series on International Economics.

Conducting Monetary Policy at the Zero Bound: Rules, Learning, and Risk Management (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:22:18 -0400

William C. Dudley, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses monetary policy.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough series on International Economics.

Obama's Speech on Energy, May 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:19:37 -0400

President Obama gave this speech on energy in Newton, Iowa on May 24, 2012.

Obama's Speech on Employment, May 2012

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:15:58 -0400

President Obama gave this speech on employment in Des Moines, Iowa on May 24, 2012.

Conducting Monetary Policy at the Zero Bound: Rules, Learning, and Risk Management (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:15:16 -0400

William C. Dudley, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses monetary policy.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough series on International Economics.

Peace Was Not at Hand

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:29:13 -0400

Elliott Abrams says that while former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert claims he had very nearly clinched a peace deal with the Palestinians before leaving office, an agreement was in fact not at hand.

Why Do Economies Stop Growing?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:23:24 -0400

Michael Spence surveys a variety of economic development models, highlighting the problems of long-term sustainability inherent to each.

Reinventing the World Health Organization

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:54:50 -0400

The World Health Assembly in Geneva this week needs to do more to define a workable mission for the struggling World Health Organization.

International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:52:32 -0400

The International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 8, 2005.

Digital Government National Strategy: Building a 21st Century Platform to Better Serve the American People

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:36:06 -0400

The White House released this strategy document, "Digital Government: Building a 21st Century Platform to Better Serve the American People" on May 23, 2012.

Media Conference Call: The Chicago NATO Summit

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:32:35 -0400

Listen to U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Ivo Daalder discuss the Chicago NATO Summit with Foreign Affairs editor Gideon Rose and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' Rachel Bronson.

Border Patrol Strategic Plan, 2012-2016

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:08:41 -0400

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection released this publication in May 2012.