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Spotlight: Georgia


Reuters/Denis Sinyakov - Russian soldiers sit on top of an APC as they travel towards the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali.

Save to My Portfolio War in Georgia—End of an Era, Beginning a New Cold War?

Johannes F. Linn, August 12, 2008

With violence erupting between Georgia and Russia, Johannes Linn analyzes the serious dilemmas confronting both countries and their citizens as well as the consequences for the global community. Linn examines the reemergence of a cold-war mentality, calls for a swift halt of Russia’s military actions and provides recommendations for the world’s response to the conflict. Read More

Georgia, Foreign Policy, Eastern Europe, Russia, BRICs

Global Food Crisis


Reuters/Cheryl Ravelo - A vendor sells vegetables along a sidewalk outside a market in Manila.

Save to My Portfolio The Reality of Rising Food Prices: Benefits to the Poor

Homi Kharas, August 06, 2008

In an Oxford-style debate hosted by The Economist, Homi Kharas closes his argument that there is “an upside for humanity in the rise of food prices.” Kharas argues that further research concludes that the current high food prices can lead to an optimistic future for the world’s poor—more food, higher income, and ultimately a decline in poverty. Read More

Global Food Crisis, Global Economics, Global Poverty, Developing Countries, Development

Spotlight: Infrastructure


Reuters/Claro Cortes - Passengers wait to board the new Airport Express train at the subway station in Beijing Capital International Airport.

Save to My Portfolio Infrastructure: Time to Compete to Win

Lael Brainard, July 22, 2008

The Olympic development boom in China showcases the results of years of rapid growth in China’s economy and mirrors that of many other emerging markets. One of the Olympic lessons for the U.S. should be to reverse its ailing infrastructure trend and begin investing for the long-term to stay competitive, according to Lael Brainard. Read More

Infrastructure, Competitiveness, China and the Beijing Olympics, BRICs, Productivity

In Focus: China and Climate Change


Reuters/Jason Lee - Residents pass through a street in front of a thermal power plant in Beijing.

Save to My Portfolio Exploring China’s Growth and the International Climate Framework

Warwick J. McKibbin, Peter J. Wilcoxen and Wing Thye Woo, July 2008

Climate change may be the key obstacle in preventing China from reaching equivalent living standards with the Western world. Warwick McKibbin, Peter Wilcoxen, and Wing Thye Woo analyze the future of international climate change agreements and offer recommendations on how to engage China, continue growth and establish an effective framework. Read More

Climate and Energy Economics, Climate Change, China and the Beijing Olympics, China's Economy, Environment

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Has Poverty Increased in Iran Under Ahmadinejad?

Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, August 05, 2008

Contrary to recent findings by the Central Bank of Iran, Brookings Djavad Salehi-Isfahani argues poverty rates in Iran are not high when compared to international standards for developing countries, nor do they appear to be rising. However, income inequality is on the rise and poses a challenge to President Ahmadinejad in his 2009 re-election bid. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Myanmar: Where Do We Go from Here?

Lex Rieffel, David I. Steinberg, August 03, 2008

In a new opinion article in the Washington Times, Lex Rieffel and David Steinberg propose five steps the next U.S. administration could take to help improve relations with Myanmar and aid its citizens. Read More

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Perspectives on the Global Economic Landscape

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

On July 22, Global Economy and Development at Brookings hosted John Lipsky, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, for a conversation on the evolving global economic landscape. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Considering the Global Economy and Development in National Security

Lael Brainard, July 2008

A recent report issued by the Center for a New American Security outlines recommendations for a new national security strategy. Lael Brainard authored recommendations for the report on how to integrate global economic and development concerns into the national security framework. Read More

Recent Research and Commentary

Foreign Aid Global Development 2.0

Climate Change Corporate Action on Climate Adaptation and Development

Jane Nelson, August 2008

Central Asia The Compound Water-Energy-Food Crisis Risks in Central Asia

Johannes F. Linn, August 12, 2008

Central Asia Turmoil in Central Asia

Martha Brill Olcott, Johannes F. Linn, August 12, 2008

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The Beijing Olympics

China's Economic Muscle

The 2008 Summer Olympics have begun in China, a country that has enjoyed significant economic growth and become a major global actor. Wing Thye Woo notes that China’s economic muscle, driven by infrastructure and exports, is probably safe from a short-term global recession. But a longer recession could threaten China's ability to modernize its industries.

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Spotlight

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertWarwick J. McKibbin

An international economics expert based in Australia, Warwick McKibbin focuses his research on global climate change; the emergence of China and India into the world economy; and global economic modeling.

Operational CenterBrookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy

The Brookings-Tsinghua Center brings together Chinese and American scholars to sharpen thinking about, research on, and understanding of public policy issues raised by China's emergence.

Policy CenterWolfensohn Center for Development

The Wolfensohn Center seeks effective solutions to key development challenges in order to create a more prosperous and stable world with a focus on aid effectiveness, early childhood development and Middle East youth.

ExpertErica S. Downs

Erica Downs focuses on Chinese energy and foreign policies, as well as institutional change and government-business relations in China’s energy sector. She was an energy analyst at the CIA.

ExpertCheng Li

A director of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, Cheng Li focuses on the transformation of political leaders, generational change and technological development in China.

ExpertJeffrey A. Bader

Jeffrey Bader worked at the State Department, the National Security Council, and the United States Trade Representative’s office during his 27-year career with the U.S. Government. He is an expert on U.S.-China relations and director of the John L. Thornton China Center.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  Her current projects focus on the politics of federal judicial selection and the consequences of partisan polarization.

ExpertWing Thye Woo

Wing Thye Woo, an expert on the East Asian economies, particularly China, Indonesia and Malaysia, has advised the U.S. Treasury Department, the IMF, World Bank and the United Nations.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

ExpertRichard C. Bush III

Richard Bush’s two-decade public service career spans Congress, the intelligence community and the U.S. State Department. Director of the Center on Northeast Asian Policy Studies, he currently focuses on China-Taiwan relations, U.S.-China relations, the Korean peninsula and Japan’s security.

ExpertMartin Neil Baily

Martin Baily, a former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, focuses on issues of globalization, productivity and competitiveness, Social Security reform and U.S. economic policy.

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert V. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

Policy CenterCenter for Northeast Asian Policy Studies

CNAPS conducts research, analysis, and outreach designed to enhance policy development and understanding on the pressing political, economic, and security issues facing Northeast Asia.