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January 13, 2012 The World This Week Is Peace With the Taliban Possible? A potential Taliban office in Qatar has raised hopes for a negotiated end to the Afghan war. But numerous challenges remain even as a new controversy over U.S. troop behavior threatens to derail talks. Read the Analysis Brief » How to Talk to the Taliban Michael Semple The office in Qatar could open the door for negotiation and bring the war in Afghanistan to a peaceful end. Despite the significant risks, it would still be better to move forward cautiously, rather than not engage at all. Read More on ForeignAffairs.com » Egypt Faces Challenges a Year After Revolution Steven A. Cook Almost a year has passed since protestors in Cairo's Tahrir Square rallied to overthrow former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Yet, the Egyptian public remains loathe to articulate a coherent vision for Egypt, and "that is the challenge going forward." Read the interview » Obama's Defense Strategy: Are Cuts Safe? Richard K. Betts, Max Boot Two CFR senior fellows debate the wisdom of President Obama's recent strategic review, military spending, and U.S. defense strategy overall on this breaking news media call. Read the transcript » The World Ahead Bracing for Instability in Syria Robert M. Danin Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may appear increasingly embattled, but he continues to show defiance of the Arab League and the international community. Read the interview » The Next President Will Have to Work with China Elizabeth C. Economy China's rising global prominence, increasing assertiveness, and upcoming leadership transition may pose significant challenges for the next U.S. president. Watch this Campaign 2012 Video » Two Elections That Could Transform Latin America Shannon K. O'Neil Though fewer in number than in 2011, the two presidential elections on the docket for 2012 in Mexico and Venezuela will be important for the region. Read more on "Latin America's Moment" » UN Security Council Reform: Is It Time? Stewart M. Patrick U.S. officials are ambivalent on the question of Security Council enlargement despite President Obama's endorsement for India's and Japan's bids for permanent seats. Watch the video »
U.S. Defense Should Follow “All-in or Stay Out” Policy, Writes Richard Betts in New Book on American Force In American Force: Dangers, Delusions, and Dilemmas in National Security, CFR defense expert Richard K. Betts demonstrates that in the past two decades, U.S. military resources have been used with "too much breadth and too little depth." He recommends the United States exercise greater caution and restraint, using force less frequently ("stay out") but more decisively ("all-in"). Read more about the book
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WORLD EVENTS CALENDAR January 14: Presidential Election, Taiwan
CFR Resources on: Taiwan » January 16: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Japan to Meet on North Korea, Washington, D.C.
CFR Resources on: North Korea » January 17: President Barack Obama to Host King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House
CFR Resources on: Jordan » View the Calendar » Inside CFR
Senator Rob Portman Speaks at CFR: Portman discusses rebooting the American economy and global economic challenges in this CFR meeting, saying the United States must "make fundamental changes that add certainty to the economy, or else risk long-term decline relative to our major competitors." Read the transcript
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