February 9, 2010
Op-Ed
Atlantic Monthly
Kim Barker discusses a reality show in Afghanistan.
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October 2009
Essential Documents
Report
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January 29, 2010
Must Read
Written by Shadi Hamid and Amanda Kadlec, this report explores practical manifestations of political Islam as well as Western diplomatic responses to Islamist movements.
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January 2010
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Report
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January 26, 2010
Must Read
Mildrade Cherfils of the Global Post discusses the recent recommendation by French lawmakers to forbid women from wearing head-to-toe Islamic dress in some public spaces, and how this proposed law relates to the question of "French identity," including issues of immigration, integration and religion.
See more in France, Ethnicity and National Identity, Immigration, Religion
January 22, 2010
Op-Ed
Washington Post
Elliott Abrams says, "a larger Haitian diaspora would be a far better base for the country's economic future than aid pledges that may or may not be met."
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January 21, 2010
Podcast
The United States is falling behind international competitors in Internet technology and innovation, says Yochai Benkler, an expert on Internet law. He says FCC reforms should focus greater access to Internet infrastructure.
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January 21, 2010
Audio
Listen to CFR's Kara McDonald discuss the international response to the devastating January 12 earthquake in Haiti.
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January 20, 2010, NY.
Transcript
Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of Glaxosmithkline, speaks about innovative and economically sustainable new ways to ensure pharmaceutical access to populations in the developing world. This meeting is part of the CEO speaker series which aims to educate the CFR membership on the private sector's important role in the policy debate by engaging the global business community's top leadership. Members benefit from hearing CEOs' perspectives as well as interacting with them in an informal setting; in turn, CEOs have the opportunity to highlight the work of their organization and strengthen their relationship with CFR.
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December 24, 2009
Essential Documents
Bill
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Through compelling analysis and rich historical examples that span the globe and range from the thirteenth century through the present, Charles A. Kupchan explores how adversaries can transform enmity into amity, and exposes prevalent myths about the causes of peace.
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