Spotlight: G8

Reuters/Luc Gnago - Women wait to buy fish at a shanty town around Abidjan and one of the Ivory Coast fishermen villages.

G8 Africa Action Plan: Enhance Strategies for Development

Mwangi S. Kimenyi, July 01, 2009

African development has been a top agenda item at previous G8 Summits, including the creation of the Africa Action Plan and increased financial commitments to support economic growth. Although the continent has seen some progress, Mwangi Kimenyi argues that more should be done and provides specific strategies for more effective development. Read More

G8 Summit, Africa, Developing Countries, Development, Economic Development

Spotlight: Latin America

Reuters/Oswaldo Rivas - Supporters of Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya sing the national anthem outside the presidential house in Tegucigalpa.

Crisis in Honduras

Kevin Casas-Zamora, June 29, 2009

The June 28 military ousting of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya capped weeks of tension brought about by his attempt to amend the constitution to enable reelection. Kevin Casas-Zamora says this coup is a step backward for democracy in Latin America and he urges the United States to both pay close attention to the situation and to show friends and foes in the hemisphere that Washington sides with democracy. Read More

Latin America, Central America, Politics, Democracy Promotion, Foreign Policy

SPOTLIGHT: Iran

Reuters/Caren Firouz - A demonstrator shows a picture of former presidential candidate Mousavi during a rally in support of Mousavi near Azadi monument, western Tehran.

The Many Crises of Iranian Youth

Navtej Dhillon and Daniel Egel, June 25, 2009

With Iran at a political impasse, Navtej Dhillon and Daniel Egel write that the youth of Iran, who account for nearly 40 percent of the voting age population, have been profoundly disappointed by the promises of the Islamic Republic and are yearning for opportunities for economic advancement. Read More

Iran, Elections, Middle East, Development, Unemployment

Past Event

Reuters/Paulo Whitaker - Chile's President Bachelet attends the opening session of a summit of leaders from Latin American and Caribbean nations.

Latin America and the Economic Crisis: An Address by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
10:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Washington, DC

On June 23, the Brookings Institution hosted Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, president of the Republic of Chile, for a discussion of the Latin American countries and the economic measures they are taking to cope with the global financial crisis. Read More

Latin America, Global Financial Crisis, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Global Finance

21ST CENTURY DEFENSE INITIATIVE

Building A Basis For Success in Afghanistan

Michael E. O'Hanlon, July 01, 2009, The Washington Times

While many of the military objectives have been determined in Afghanistan, Michael O'Hanlon believes there are many crucial decisions ahead regarding economic matters. O'Hanlon explores options ranging from increased foreign aid to developing free-trade agreements, and he offers suggestions for the challenges ahead. Read More

Afghanistan, Economic Development, Foreign Aid, Development, Trade, Developing Countries, U.S. Military

GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

Governance Matters 2009: Learning From Over a Decade of the Worldwide Governance Indicators

Daniel Kaufmann, Aart Kraay and Massimo Mastruzzi, June 29, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Policy analysts, civil society groups and aid donors agree that good governance is critical for sustainable economic development. Yet, improving governance and fighting corruption is not always a priority, highlighting serious challenges in global economics. Daniel Kaufmann, Aart Kraay and Massimo Mastruzzi, authors of Governance Matters VIII and the updated Worldwide Governance Indicators, analyze evidence from 212 countries that shows good governance has a strong, positive impact on development. Read More

Global Governance, Global Economics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Developing Countries, Development, Economic Development

GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

Will the G8 Deliver on Education for All?

David Gartner, July 01, 2009, The Brookings Institution

In 2000, leaders from the G8 Summit pledged to achieve universal basic education by 2015. Despite their commitments, donor assistance is declining and investments in education for the developing world are being cut, states David Gartner. He urges the G8 to make good on their promise and proposes President Obama to seize the moment of opportunity with a bold investment in education. Read More

G8 Summit, International Education, Education, International Relations, Developing Countries, Global Governance

FOREIGN POLICY

U.S. Troops Withdraw from Iraq

Kenneth M. Pollack, June 29, 2009

As U.S. troops withdraw back to their bases in Iraq, questions remain about Iraq’s ability to maintain security and stability in the country. Iraq’s leadership, military, and police force face a number of challenges ahead as they assume control, but as Kenneth Pollack explains, Iraqis are eager to end the so-called U.S. occupation and establish their sovereignty.

Iraq, U.S. Military, U.S. Department of Defense, Middle East, Foreign Policy

SABAN CENTER FOR MIDDLE EAST POLICY

Which Path to Persia? Options for a New American Strategy Toward Iran

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

With Iran in the grip of post-election uncertainty, the question of how to approach America’s most vexing Middle East policy challenge has become acute. On June 23, the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings hosted a discussion with the authors of a new monograph titled "Which Path to Persia? Options for a New American Strategy toward Iran," which outlines nine policy options for the United States in its approach to Iran during this pivotal time. Read More

Iran, Nuclear Weapons, Terrorism, Middle East, Foreign Policy

Recent Research and Commentary

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July 02, 2009

G8 SUMMIT Can the G8 Lead in IMF Reform?

Domenico Lombardi, July 2009

AFGHANISTAN Building A Basis For Success in Afghanistan

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