February 8, 2010
Interview
Despite fears to the contrary, the apparent presidential victory of Viktor Yanukovych in some ways bolsters the democratic gains of Ukraine's Orange Revolution, says Steven Pifer.
See more in Ukraine, Elections
February 5, 2010
Interview
Markets' reaction to the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and other European countries suggests global governments "have used up all their ammunition to boost global growth," and could be punished by the markets if they sustain stimulus programs, says CFR's Sebastian Mallaby.
See more in EU, Economics, Financial Crises
January 29, 2010
Essential Documents
Speech
See more in United States, Defense/Homeland Security
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 21, 2010
Must Read
The return of big government means that policymakers must grapple again with some basic questions. They are now even harder to answer.
See more in United States, Western Europe, Economics
January 20, 2010
Interview
New strains in the Israeli-Turkish relationship stem from Turkey's concerns over conditions in Gaza and sloppy diplomacy on both sides, says CFR's Steven A. Cook.
See more in Turkey, Israel, International Peace and Security
January 19, 2010
Expert Brief
The results of Ukraine's presidential election, which will go to a runoff on February 7, show unhappiness with Viktor Yushchenko's government, but are also a mark of Ukraine's independence.
See more in Ukraine, Elections
January 12, 2010
Op-Ed
Foreign Policy
Jeffrey Mankoff discusses the oil dispute between Russia and Belarus, and its ramifications for greater Europe.
See more in Belarus, Business and Foreign Policy, Energy, Natural Resources Management
January 11, 2010
Must Read
According to Desmond Lachman of the American Enterprise Institute, Greece is approaching the final stages of its currency arrangement. There is every prospect that within two to three years, after much official money is thrown its way, Greece's euro membership will end with a bang.
See more in Greece, Economics, Geoeconomics
December 29, 2009
Must Read
Jennifer Morgan of the World Resouces Insitute reviews the main result from Copenhagen, an Accord that looks very different than what has come before.
See more in Energy/Environment
U.S.-Russia relations headed in the wrong direction, finds Council Task Force.
Task Force Chairs Kemp and Edwards' op-ed in the International Herald Tribune.
Task Force Director Stephen Sestanovich's op-ed in the Washington Post.
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