Re-Thinking U.S.-Latin American Relations
Ernesto Zedillo, November 24, 2008
On November 24, the Brookings Institution hosted the Partnership for the Americas Commission for the release of their report, “Re-thinking U.S.-Latin American Relations: A Hemispheric Partnership for a Turbulent World," which offers a set of policy recommendations to the next U.S. administration to meet the challenges facing the U.S. and Latin America. At the event, Ernesto Zedillo said that Latin America and the U.S. face serious challenges such as climate change, the economy, migration and organized crime.
Latin America, Global Economics, Foreign Policy, South America, Crime
The London Summit: Can the G-20 Fix the Financial Crisis?
Kemal Derviş, March 30, 2009
Leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies, including President Barack Obama, will gather in London on April 2 for a G-20 Summit focused on the financial crisis. On March 30, Brookings hosted a discussion of the critical issues facing the leaders in London. At the event, Kemal Derviş said one of the most worrisome aspects of the global financial crisis that world leaders must acknowledge is that markets can't "export" themselves out of this problem.
G-20 Summit, Global Financial Crisis, Global Governance, Trade, International Finance
Diplomacy and Development in the 21st Century
The Honorable John Kerry (D-Mass.) , May 21, 2009
On May 21, the Brookings Institution hosted Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, for a discussion of U.S. foreign assistance reform and the importance of foreign relations authorization. At the event, Kerry said the Foreign Affairs Authorization Act is crucial to our larger goals and passing a foreign aid reform bill will also be crucial to revitalizing our development agencies.
Foreign Assistance Reform, Foreign Aid, Foreign Policy, Development, Developing Countries
Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift
Kevin Casas-Zamora, April 06, 2009
On April 6, the Brookings Institution hosted former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso and former President of Colombia César Gaviria for the U.S. release of the report “Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift” by the Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy. At the event, Kevin Casas-Zamora says the debate about illegal drugs has become a moral debate in the U.S., with many policymakers and stakeholders calling for tough punitive action against offenders.
Crime, Colombia, Brazil, Latin America
The Merida Initiative and Central America
May 26, 2009
In October 2007, the U.S. government announced the Merida Initiative, a 3-year program that provides funding for a wide-range of drug interdiction, prevention and intervention activities throughout Mexico, Central America and select Caribbean countries. On May 26, the Latin America Initiative at Brookings and the Washington Office for Latin America hosted a discussion on the Central American component of the Merida Initiative.
Latin America, Central America, Crime, Mexico
The London Summit: Can the G-20 Fix the Financial Crisis?
Event Audio: Part One
March 30, 2009
Leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies, including President Barack Obama, will gather in London on April 2 for a G-20 Summit focused on the financial crisis. On March 30, Brookings will host a discussion of the critical issues facing the leaders in London.
G-20 Summit, Global Financial Crisis, Global Governance
The London Summit: Can the G-20 Fix the Financial Crisis?
Event Audio: Part Two
March 30, 2009
Leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies, including President Barack Obama, will gather in London on April 2 for a G-20 Summit focused on the financial crisis. On March 30, Brookings will host a discussion of the critical issues facing the leaders in London.
G-20 Summit, Global Financial Crisis, Global Governance
Latin America and the Economic Crisis
Andrés Velasco, June 23, 2009
On June 23, the Brookings Institution hosted Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, president of the Republic of Chile, for a discussion of Latin America and the global financial crisis. At the event, Andrés Velasco said Chile now has more assets than liabilities noting that the Republic has been able to achieve net-creditor status by enforcing a strategic counter-cyclical policy.
Latin America, Global Financial Crisis, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Global Finance
Diplomacy and Development in the 21st Century
The Honorable John Kerry (D-Mass.) , May 21, 2009
On May 21, the Brookings Institution hosted Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, for a discussion of U.S. foreign assistance reform and the importance of foreign relations authorization. At the event, Kerry said there are short- and long-term answers to strengthen our civilian institutions to adequately address the challenges of the 21st century.
Foreign Assistance Reform, Foreign Aid, Foreign Policy, Development, Developing Countries
The Copenhagen Climate Change Talks
Adele Morris, November 06, 2009
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved a climate change bill this week despite a boycott from Republican committee members. Fellow Adele Morris says the U.S. delegation to Copenhagen should offer only what legislators will agree to, saying if the talks fail to yield an action plan then our focus should be on future talks.
Climate and Energy Economics, Climate Change, Global Environment
Redefine America's Global Development Cooperation
Andrew Natsios, December 10, 2008
The fight against global poverty has become a fight for global security. But after an awkward entrance into the 21st century, America must redefine its role in the world, including its relations with developing countries. At an event on December 10, Andrew Natsios said the importance of global aid is clearly underestimated and that cumbersome domestic policy can overwhelm the effort and mitigate its results.
Global Poverty, Foreign Aid, Foreign Assistance Reform
Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift
Event Audio: Part One
April 06, 2009
On April 6, the Brookings Institution hosted former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso and former President of Colombia César Gaviria for the U.S. release of the report “Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift” by the Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy.
Crime, Colombia, Brazil, Latin America
Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift
Event Audio: Part Two
April 06, 2009
On April 6, the Brookings Institution hosted former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso and former President of Colombia César Gaviria for the U.S. release of the report “Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift” by the Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy.
Crime, Colombia, Brazil, Latin America
Economic Growth Strategies for Developing Countries in an Era of Global Uncertainty
Lael Brainard, Robert E. Rubin, Lawrence H. Summers and A. Michael Spence , April 14, 2008
On April 14, The Hamilton Project at Brookings and the Commission on Growth & Development hosted a discussion on the role of economic growth in reducing poverty in developing nations. Special attention was given to the impacts of recent financial market turmoil on global development.
China, India , India's Economy, BRICs, Developing Countries
A Conversation with President Alvaro Uribe Vélez of Colombia
President Alvaro Uribe Vélez, September 19, 2008
For a number of years, homicides and terrorist actions have been pervasive in Colombia. President Uribe said his administration is making strides in lowering the nation's crime rate.
Trade, Latin America
Redefine America's Global Development Cooperation
Colin I. Bradford, December 10, 2008
The fight against global poverty has become a fight for global security. But after an awkward entrance into the 21st century, America must redefine its role in the world, including its relations with developing countries. At an event on December 10, Bradford endorsed the idea of a global development secretary in the president’s cabinet.
Global Poverty, Foreign Aid, Foreign Assistance Reform
Creating Value for Business and Society
May 13, 2009
The global financial crisis and the actions of a handful of individuals and companies have significantly eroded the public trust in corporations—in the United States and across the globe. Brookings and the Clinton Global Initiative hosted a discussion on corporate philanthropy and social responsibility in the midst of the economic downturn. The discussion featured former President William J. Clinton; Coca-Cola Chairman Muhtar Kent; Patricia A. Woertz, CEO and president of Archer Daniels Midland Company; and Kemal Derviş, vice president and director of Global Economy and Development at Brookings.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Development, Corporate Governance
Common Wealth: Economic Possibilities for a Crowded Planet
Lael Brainard and Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, April 22, 2008
Dr. Jeff Sachs, special advisor to the UN secretary-general and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, was featured at a Brookings discussion on how global leaders and the next U.S. administration might utilize new approaches to resolve some of the world’s most pressing problems, including environment and climate change, population growth, extreme poverty and global governance.
Climate Change, Global Governance, Environment, Development, Global Economics
Economic Growth Strategies for Developing Countries in an Era of Global Uncertainty
Lael Brainard, April 14, 2008
On April 14, The Hamilton Project at Brookings and the Commission on Growth & Development hosted a discussion on the role of economic growth in reducing poverty in developing nations. Special attention was given to the impacts of recent financial market turmoil on global development.
China, India , India's Economy, BRICs, Developing Countries
Re-Thinking U.S.-Latin American Relations
November 25, 2008
On November 24, the Brookings Institution hosted the Partnership for the Americas Commission for the release of their report, “Re-thinking U.S.-Latin American Relations: A Hemispheric Partnership for a Turbulent World," which offers a set of policy recommendations to the next U.S. administration to meet the challenges facing the U.S. and Latin America, from economic and poverty policies to security, foreign policy and energy.
Latin America, Global Economics, Foreign Policy, South America, Crime
A Conversation with Dominique Strauss-Kahn on the Impact of the Financial Crisis on Low-Income Countries
Homi Kharas, March 03, 2009
On March 3, the Brookings Institution hosted Dominique Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, for a discussion on the impact of the fiancial crisis on low-income countries. The floundering global economy is taking a tremendous toll on impoverished nations and if they’re to be helped, Brookings expert Homi Kharas said, and they need provocative policies and assistance.
Global Financial Crisis, International Monetary Fund, Global Economics, Developing Countries, International Finance
The Senate's Climate Change Bill and the Outlook for Copenhagen
Adele Morris, November 06, 2009
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved a climate change bill this week despite a boycott from Republican committee members. Fellow Adele Morris examines the legislation and what policymakers will be able to offer at the climate change talks in Copenhagen next month.
Climate and Energy Economics, Climate Change, Global Environment