November 12, 2009
Op-Ed
GlobalPost
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua’s efforts to reform the oil and gas industry have the potential to upset the fragile Nigerian internal political balance among the regions, ethnic and religious groups, and patronage networks, writes John Campbell.
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November/December 2009
Foreign Affairs Article — Summary
Washington's repeated attempts to bring peace to Somalia with state-building initiatives have failed, even backfired.
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November 5, 2009
Audio
Listen to Bronwyn E. Bruton, international affairs fellow in residence at CFR, discuss her recent Foreign Affairs article, "In the Quicksands of Somalia," with students as part of CFR's Academic Conference Call series.
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November 5, 2009
Audio
Listen to Bronwyn E. Bruton, international affairs fellow in residence at CFR, discuss her recent Foreign Affairs article, "In the Quicksands of Somalia," with students as part of CFR's Academic Conference Call series.
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November 4, 2009
Op-Ed
Huffington Post
Ambassador John Campbell writes that under the presidency of Umaru Yar'adu, Nigeria is moving away from its corrupt system and towards the rule of law.
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November 23, 2009
Podcast
The Obama administration has identified cooperation on science, technology, and innovation as a major focus of its relationship with India. Analyst Manjeet Kripalani says implementation remains a challenge and recommends greater deregulation of scientific institutions in India.
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November 23, 2009
Transcript
Session Three of a Council on Foreign Relations Symposium on Organized Crime in the Western Hemisphere: An Overlooked Threat? Subject: Regional and Multilateral Policy Responses. Held at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York.
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November 23, 2009
Transcript
Session Three of a Council on Foreign Relations Symposium on Organized Crime in the Western Hemisphere: An Overlooked Threat? Subject: Regional and Multilateral Policy Responses. Held at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York.
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November 23, 2009
Interview
As the Indian prime minister meets President Obama this week, lead negotiator on U.S.-India nuclear deal Nicholas Burns says the Obama administration must reassure New Delhi that it is a "valued strategic partner."
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November 2009
Essential Documents
Report
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November 23, 2009
Podcast
The Obama administration has identified cooperation on science, technology, and innovation as a major focus of its relationship with India. Analyst Manjeet Kripalani says implementation remains a challenge and recommends greater deregulation of scientific institutions in India.
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November 23, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Les Gelb finds "disturbing amateurishness" in President Obama's foreign policy, particularly in light of his recent trip to Asia.
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November 23, 2009
Interview
As the Indian prime minister meets President Obama this week, lead negotiator on U.S.-India nuclear deal Nicholas Burns says the Obama administration must reassure New Delhi that it is a "valued strategic partner."
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November 22, 2009
Must Read
Lally Weymouth interviews Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan, the Copenhagen Climate Summit, trade, and India-Pakistan relations.
November 22, 2009
Must Read
Lally Weymouth interviews Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan, the Copenhagen Climate Summit, trade, and India-Pakistan relations.
November 20, 2009
Interview
CFR nuclear arms expert Charles D. Ferguson says with an important nuclear arms control deadline approaching, the U.S.-Russia talks remain complicated by missile defense and verification issues.
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Updated: November 18, 2009
Backgrounder
Western Europe's burgeoning Islamic population continues to spark concerns about Muslim assimilation and a cultural divide.
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November 17, 2009
Testimony
Michael A. Levi testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the state of global efforts to combat climate change, prospects for the ongoing United Nations climate negotiations, and climate policy in Europe and India.
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November 15, 2009
Essential Documents
Statement
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November 11, 2009
Video
Watch experts analyze reasons for the fall of the Berlin Wall and how this fit into the larger context of the end of the Cold War.
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November 23, 2009
Interview
A leading arms control expert, George Perkovich says Iranian domestic disputes have apparently doomed its agreement to ship processed uranium out of the country. The UN Security Council, he says, must be prepared to increase pressure on the regime.
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November 18, 2009
Must Read
Joseph Cirincione outlines five myths that must be dispelled before a strategy to contain Iran's nuclear program can move forward with success.
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November 18, 2009
Op-Ed
Philadelphia Inquirer
Marisa Porges considers the "unorthodox" solution of rehabilitation for Guantanamo detainees.
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November 16, 2009
Op-Ed
Weekly Standard
"Despite the headlines about bombings in Baghdad, the situation has improved immeasurably," writes Max Boot, referring to the better security in Iraq on his most recent trip. Nevertheless, he cautions that, "there is no room to be complacent," as there is much work yet to be done.
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November 16, 2009
Op-Ed
The New Republic
Steven Cook asks if Palestinian leadership is going to use violence against Israel as a means to strengthen domestic support and gain a political advantage.
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May 5, 2009
Testimony
Scott G. Borgerson discusses the melting Arctic, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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April 17, 2009
Must Read
Paula J. Dobriansky argues that the continuing success of the Antarctic Treaty at its 50th anniversary offers policymakers a powerful diplomatic template on which to combat pressing security, economic, and environmental challenges in the region.
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March 28, 2009
Op-Ed
New York Times
Scott Borgerson and Caitlyn Antrim argue that the United States should show leadership on the formation of an Arctic “polar park” for international scientific research.
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March 25, 2009
Testimony
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January 9, 2009
Essential Documents
Presidential Directive
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