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January 20, 2012 The World This Week A Threshold of War, or Diplomacy, with Iran? Ray Takeyh, Matthew H. Kroenig The military option is a bad one, yet compared to the dangerous option of a nuclear-armed Iran, it's less bad, explains Kroenig, while Takeyh argues that Iran is open to diplomacy. Read the transcript » Not Time to Attack Iran Colin H. Kahl A war with Iran would be far messier than some predict, and Washington still has better options available. Read this pre-release on ForeignAffairs.com » Is North Korea Ready for Talks? Scott A. Snyder This week's meeting between U.S., South Korean, and Japanese officials signaled an opening for North Korea to rejoin the suspended talks on its nuclear program. However, it's unlikely that dialogue will resume soon. Read the interview » Will the White House Trade Bundle Help U.S. Growth? President Obama's plans for a consolidated trade and commerce department underscores his goal of doubling U.S. exports by the end of 2014, but some question how creating a larger organization will increase efficiency. Read the Analysis Brief » Did Credit Agencies Accelerate the European Debt Crisis? U.S.-based rating agencies–still reeling from a loss of credibility for being too lenient with risky financial institutions–are once again under intense scrutiny following S&P's unprecedented downgrade of France. The move comes on the heels of intense criticism by EU officials, who contend the raters have accelerated the European sovereign debt crisis. Read the Backgrounder » Merkel Is Wrong About EU Fiscal Regulation Erik Jones The problem is not weak European Union economic policy, it is that no country has reason to live up to its obligations or to force its partners to do the same. Read more on ForeignAffairs.com »
The World Ahead U.S. Competitiveness To Be Central Focus of State of the Union Edward Alden In the lead-up to President Obama's January 24th State of the Union speech to Congress, it is clear what the major theme will be–what the administration is doing to bolster U.S. competitiveness and create jobs. Read more on "Renewing America" » It’s Time to Think Seriously About Intervening in Syria Steven A. Cook The conventional wisdom in Washington is that Bashar al-Assad will fall on his own and that an intervention would be counterproductive, but with thousands dying we need to reconsider those assumptions. Read more on Cooks blog »
The Domestic Underpinnings of U.S. Global Power CFR's new "Renewing America" blog explores the domestic challenges—such as national debt, trade, and failing infrastructure—that have consequences for U.S. national security. Join the Conversation
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WORLD EVENTS CALENDAR January 24: President Barack Obama to Deliver Annual State of The Union Address
CFR Resources on: Renewing America » January 25: 1st Anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution
CFR Resources on: Egypt » January 25 - 29: World Economic Forum Annual Conference, Davos
CFR Resources on: Economics » View the Calendar » Inside CFR
What to Worry About in 2012: CFR's Center for Preventive Action (CPA) hosted a meeting to discuss worrisome developments of U.S. national interests in 2012, featuring CPA director Paul B. Stares, David F. Gordon from Eurasia Group, and Mark L. Schneider from International Crisis Group. Read the transcript and read CPA's Preventive Priorities Survey.
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