What to Worry About in 2013
Paul B. Stares, David F. Gordon, and Mark L. Schneider discuss conflicts that could break out or escalate in 2013.
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Paul B. Stares, David F. Gordon, and Mark L. Schneider discuss conflicts that could break out or escalate in 2013.
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Harvard University professor and economist Martin Feldstein, and Princeton University professor and economist Alan Blinder discuss the implications of the fiscal cliff and how an agreement can be reached.
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Gayle Lemmon, Deputy Director, Women and Foreign Policy Program at CFR and former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan speak on how to involve more women in the peacekeeping process.
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Vittorio Grilli, Italian minister of economy and finance, discusses recent economic developments in Italy and the eurozone.
Director General Yukiya Amano discusses the role and responsibility of the IAEA, as well as the need for international cooperation to ensure the safety of nuclear power and technology.
This meeting was the annual David A. Morse Lecture.
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CFR Fellow Shannon O'Neil and former Foreign Minister of Mexico Jorge Castañeda discuss newly elected Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and what this new administration means for U.S.-Mexico relations going forward.
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On-The-Record Film Screening of "The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby."
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Claudio M. Loser and Antoine W. van Agtmael discuss perspectives on how Latin American countries have weathered the global financial crisis and assess what is at stake for the region's economies in the future.
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Robert Danin, Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies, discusses the conflict in Gaza with CFR.org's Toni Johnson.
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Scott Snyder speaks to Balbina Hwang and Terry Roehrig on South Korea's contributions to international security.
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Nancy Brinker, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Susan G. Komen for the Cure interviews Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Janos Martonyi on the state of the European Union today.
Academics discuss the state of the American Economy looking forward
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The film follows a new generation of artists and designers living in Beirut and deals with the themes of national identity, freedom of thought and post-conflict civil society development.
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Gil Kerlikowske, director of the National Drug Control Policy, discusses global drug policy, including a new emphasis on programs that recognize drug addiction as a disease of the brain instead of a moral failure, domestic and international trends in drug consumption, and the diversification of transnational criminal organizations.
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Iranian foreign minister Ali Akbar Salehi discusses Iranian foreign policy in the Middle East.
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Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki discusses the successes, difficulties and future challenges of the democratic revolution that has swept over his country in the last year and a half.
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Acting Secretary Blank discusses policies and investments for supporting U.S. competitiveness and job growth.
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Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf discusses the progress she has made as head of state and the challenges facing her country.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti discusses the looming challenges of the economic crisis in Europe and the future of the eurozone.
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President Calderón discusses recent developments in Mexico, bilateral relations with the United States, and the country's role on the international stage.
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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
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