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Der Spiegel: The G8 Is Dead

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:08:37 -0400

The L'Aquila summit showed just how irrelevant the G-8 has become, as emerging economies demand more and more of a say at the negotiating table. But the new focus on common survival means that Western values such as human rights and democracy are being neglected.

Globalization in Retreat

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:55 -0400

The popularity of the U.S. economic model is waning. To put globalization back on track, President Barack Obama must articulate the benefits of open markets and free trade.

Tamed Tigers, Distressed Dragon

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:55 -0400

For decades, Asian economies used exports to the West as a means of growth. Now, if they hope to weather the global recession, they will have to enact deep structural changes such as higher wages and increased domestic consumption.

Africa’s Capitalist Revolution

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:25:21 -0400

Many economies in Africa have remained largely sheltered from the global financial crisis. To keep economic development there on track, the West must avoid protectionist impulses.

Newsweek: Mixed Company: Why we should be grateful for the useless G8 meeting.

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:59:53 -0400

Rana Foroohar writes that the G8, although a relic of a time past and in need of renovation, is still a worthwhile institution.

U.S. Immigration Policy: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:00:58 -0400

Listen to the CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force on U.S. Immigration Policy Co-Chairs discuss the report, which concludes that the failure to reform immigration laws and procedures threatens to harm America’s economy, jeopardize its diplomacy, and weaken its national security.

Reassessing the Jackson-Vanik Amendment

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:33:01 -0400

Experts say graduating Russia from Cold War-era legislation linked to emigration and trade would be a step toward warming relations with Moscow.

UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development, 2009: Draft Outcome Document

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:58:16 -0400

Report

Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:01:30 -0400

In the aftermath of the June 2009 presidential election, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has become major to the regime's power projection. Some analysts have seen the guard's hand in a creeping militarization of Iran's domestic policy.

Trade and Climate Change

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:17:49 -0400

The main U.S. bill on confronting climate change should adjust the way it proposes cushioning some vulnerable U.S. industries to avoid stirring protectionist fears, writes CFR's Michael Levi.

U.S. Treasury Department: "Financial Regulatory Reform - A New Foundation"

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:46 -0400

Report

Obama's Speech on 21st Century Financial Regulatory Reform

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:05:54 -0400

Speech

The Stanley Foundation: At the World’s Summit: How Will Leading Nations Lead?

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:37:42 -0400

James Traub examines how vital the G8 and other post-World War II international institutions are today, and which aspects of the G8 are most in need of reform.

Reflections on Economic Policy in a Time of Crisis (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:02:16 -0400

Watch National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers explain the Obama adminstration's short and long term actions to mitigate the financial crisis.

This session was part of the 2009 National Conference, which was underwritten by a grant in memory of Peter E. Haas.

Reflections on Economic Policy in a Time of Crisis (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:59:27 -0400

Listen to National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers explain the Obama administration's short and long term actions to mitigate the financial crisis.

This session was part of the 2009 National Conference, which was underwritten by a grant in memory of Peter E. Haas.

Reflections on Economic Policy in a Time of Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:39:26 -0400

National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers speaks at CFR about economic policy during the financial crisis.

This session was part of the 2009 National Conference which was underwritten by a grant in memory of Peter E. Haas.

Legal Trade Barriers Must Be Kept in Check

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:32:54 -0400

Jagdish N. Bhagwati and Arvind Panagariya argue that legal protectionism used indiscriminately could undermine the liberal trading system. When exhortation does not work, the threat of retaliation is needed to deter such protectionism.

China's Difficult Choices

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:41:16 -0400

CFR's Brad Setser examines U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's statements about the need to rebalance China economic relations with the United States and says China shouldn't be overly concerned about the risks of U.S. inflation.

The Road To Recovery: A Conversation With Angel Gurria

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:15:04 -0400

What will the global financial crisis mean for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) efforts to promote sustainable economic growth? OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría offers his perspective on the economic downturn and his organization's strategies for blunting its impact on both developed and developing countries around the world.

FT: How Beijing kept its grip on power

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:25:09 -0400

This article explores what methods the Chinese Communist Party has successfully employed to consolidate its power over the past twenty years.

The Road to Recovery: A Conversation with Angel Gurría (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00:53 -0400

Listen to Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, offer his perspective on the economic downturn and his organization's strategies for blunting its impact on both developed and developing countries around the world.

Geithner's Speech at Peking University, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:49:24 -0400

Speech

Geithner's Rebalancing Bid

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:14:33 -0400

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner called for a global rebalancing and sought to reassure China, the largest holder of U.S. debt, about the health of the dollar. Experts say this shift is needed but some Chinese remain skeptical about the U.S. currency.

Issue Guide: Western Europe and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:35:42 -0400

A compilation of resources on how the global financial crisis has been felt in Western Europe.

Issue Guide: The United States and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:29:01 -0400

A compilation of resources on how the financial crisis has affected the United States.

Issue Guide: South Asia and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:18:28 -0400

A compilation of resources on the impact of the global financial crisis on South Asia.

Issue Guide: Russia and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:10:46 -0400

A compilation of resources on how the global financial crisis has affected Russia.

Issue Guide: The Middle East and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:59:32 -0400

A compilation of resources on the impact of the global financial crisis on the Middle East.

Issue Guide: Latin America and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:50:20 -0400

A compilation of resources on the impact of the global financial crisis on Latin America.

Issue Guide: Japan and the Global Financial Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:40:47 -0400

A compilation of resources on the impact of the global financial crisis on Japan.