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September 7, 2012 The World This Week Critical Phase for Eurozone The European Central Bank unveiled its plan to buy European leaders more time and lower debt costs, while Greece undergoes new scrutiny by international lenders. This Issue Guide surveys the eurozone debt crisis. Read More » How China Distorts U.S.-Asia Pivot U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton's swing through Asia has been marked by a revelation in Beijing: the source of all China's problems with its neighbors is the United States. Read More on Asia Unbound » Can ASEAN Ease Island Tensions? Joshua Kurlantzick Although U.S. officials are seeking to boost ASEAN's role in resolving South China Sea disputes, the organization remains ineffectual. Read More on Asia Unbound » The World Ahead U.S. Global Competitiveness Is Slipping Edward Alden According to an annual survey of 15,000 business executive worldwide the United States remains among the most competitive economies in the world, but its ranking has fallen from 5th to 7th overall. Read More » No End in Sight in Syrian Conflict The growing likelihood of "a protracted civil war" in Syria does not necessarily warrant Western military intervention, says Assad biographer David Lesch. Read the Interview » Hacking War Surprisingly Absent in China-Japan Dispute Adam Segal Website hacking--a mark of China's past disputes--is notably missing in the current flare-up with Japan over the Diaoyutai/Senkaku Islands. Read More on Asia Unbound » This Week in History The America First Committee Forms James M. Lindsay On September 4, 1940, the America First Committee launched, aiming to prevent U.S. entry into World War II. Though the movement gained great popularity, its campaign against intervention largely failed. Watch the History Lesson » World Events Calendar September 8 - 9: APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, Russia
CFR Resources on: Asia » September 12: German Constitutional Court to Deliver Verdict on Eurozone Fiscal Treaty
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World Economic Update at CFR: Economists Lewis Alexander, John P. Lipsky, Vincent Raymond Reinhart, and CFR's Sebastian Mallaby analyze the state of world economies. Watch the Video
Seeking Applicants for 2013-2014 Fellowships CFR is now accepting applications from mid-career professionals focusing on international relations for four International Affairs Fellowships and the Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship. Visit www.cfr.org/fellowships for more information and application deadlines.
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