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President Barack Obama and top Republican lawmakers remain at odds over raising the debt ceiling in time for the August 2 deadline. In the meantime, European leaders will meet on Thursday to finalize a debt deal for Greece. Join CFR Director of Studies James M. Lindsay and Senior Fellow Sebastian Mallaby to discuss the effects these debt crises will have on the United States and globally.

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* BROADCAST OF A CFR MEETING BY CONFERENCE CALL*

Governor Pawlenty will give a foreign policy address concerning the Arab Spring and recent decisions regarding U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.

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You are invited to attend a special event celebrating the establishment of the Eni Enrico Mattei Chair in Middle East and Africa Studies.

This chair was established in 2009 through a generous gift from Eni and was named in honor of Eni's founder, Enrico Mattei, who played a significant role in the transformation of Eni into a global energy company. Robert Danin became the first chair holder in June 2010.

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Please join our panelists as they discuss to what extent professional economists actually help make better economic and regulatory policy.

The McKinsey Executive Roundtable Series in International Economics is presented by the Corporate Program and the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

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Senator Jim Webb has worked and traveled throughout East Asia for more than four decades, most recently conducting a visit to examine U.S. national security and foreign policy toward the region. Please join Senator Webb for a discussion of issues facing the United States and countries in the area, drawing on observations from his recent trip.

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Join Nicky Oppenheimer as he discusses some of the lessons and opportunities for Africa that have arisen from the global economic crisis, including how business contributes to sustainable development, the importance of international trade and flows of real investment in building diversified and sustainable economies, and the importance of effective African participation in international and multilateral institutions.

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The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics is presented by the Corporate Program and the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

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Analyzing terrorism, transnational crime, WMDs, pandemic diseases, and energy insecurity, Stewart Patrick shows in his book "Weak Links," that while some global threats do emerge in fragile states, most of their weaknesses create misery only for their own citizenry. Moreover, many threats originate further up the chain, in wealthier and more stable countries like Russia and Venezuela. "Weak Links" will force policymakers to rethink what they assume about state failure and transnational insecurity.

Related readings:

Why Failed States Shouldn't Be Our Biggest National Security Fear by Stewart Patrick

Weak Links by Stewart Patrick

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The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics is presented by the Corporate Program and the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

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Fundamental fiscal challenges and a fragmented political system are fueling concerns about the United States as an investment destination. Yet, Volkswagen, an iconic brand worldwide, is nearing completion of a billion-dollar U.S. manufacturing plant in Tennessee, with a production goal of 150,000 vehicles annually. Mr. Browning shares his views on his company's aggressive investment in the United States as well as the future of manufacturing, the global automobile market, and other topics.

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The "Foreign Affairs" LIVE series brings together authors, Council members, and friends of the magazine for timely, in-depth discussions on significant global issues. Please join Nancy Birdsall and Susan Schwab for a conversation on the implications of trade policy on international development for this special installment with media partner Devex.

For background reading, please see the following "Foreign Affairs" articles by Nancy Birdsall and Susan Schwab:

* In "The Post-Washington Consensus," coauthored with Francis Fukuyama, Nancy Birdsall explains how developing countries will trade the flexibility associated with a free-market economic model for domestic policies meant to ensure greater resilience in the face of competitive pressures and global economic trauma. http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/67456/nancy-birdsall-and-francis-fukuyama/the-post-washington-consensus

* In "After Doha," Susan Schwab argues that the current round of trade talks is probably doomed--but that world leaders can and should still hammer out smaller agreements to lower barriers, protect the environment, and drive development. http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/67719/susan-c-schwab/after-doha

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Analyzing terrorism, transnational crime, WMDs, pandemic diseases, and energy insecurity, Stewart Patrick shows in his book Weak Links, that while some global threats do emerge in fragile states, most of their weaknesses create misery only for their own citizenry. Moreover, many threats originate farther up the chain, in wealthier and more stable countries like Russia and Venezuela. Weak Links will force policymakers to rethink what they assume about state failure and transnational insecurity.

For more information on Weak Links, visit:

http://www.cfr.org/international-peace-and-security/weak-links/p24311

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Anne Lauvergeon, chief executive officer of AREVA, a company that provides complete fuel cycle services, nuclear reactor design, and construction for the nuclear energy industry internationally, offers her perspective on how to satisfy growing global energy needs while decreasing carbon dioxide emissions, protecting natural resources, and maintaining price stability and competition.

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Precious Life tells the story of Mohammad Abu Mustaffa, a four-month-old Palestinian boy from Gaza who was born without an immune system and requires a bone marrow transplant, which can only be done in an Israeli hospital.  A plea from his doctor leads Israeli journalist Shlomi Eldar to document this story of Israeli and Palestinian doctors' attempt to save Mohammad's life.

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