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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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October 23, 2007
India
Video Highlight: R. Nicholas Burns
Speaking at CFR, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, discusses America's strategic opportunities with India, including the U.S.-India nuclear deal and India's role a…
January 23, 2003
Iraq
Bush Administration Obliged to Seek U.N. Security Council Backing for Iraq War, Says Former Chief Weapons Inspector Richard Butler
Richard Butler, who headed the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), the weapons inspection agency in Iraq until 1998, says that Iraq has clearly violated U.N. resolutions barring its possessi…
April 16, 2007
Kosovo
The Future of Kosovo: A Conversation with R. Nicholas Burns
Last week, UN special envoy Martii Ahtisaari met with the Security Council to discuss his proposal for Kosovar independence. Ahtisaari’s plan is the basis for a resolution being discussed this week i…
January 7, 2003
United States
Richard Butler, Disarmament Expert and Diplomat, Joins Council on Foreign Relations as Diplomat in Residence
For further information contact: April Wahlestedt, Director of Communications (212) 434-9544 June 7, 1999, New York City – Ambassador Richard Butler, former Executive Chairman of the United N…
February 25, 2008
Politics and Government
Global Challenges and Opportunities in U.S. Foreign Policy: A Conversation with R. Nicholas Burns
DOYLE MCMANUS: (In progress) -- this evening, but my sole function is to get a good conversation going.Before we get started, please remember to turn off your cell phone, your BlackBerry, anything …