UPCOMING EVENT
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC
On March 24, the Managing Global Insecurity Project (MGI) at Brookings will host a discussion on reforming the United Nations and NATO to meet 21st century global challenges. The event will mark the launch of the MGI publication, Cooperating for Peace and Security (Cambridge University Press, 2010). Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Daniel Kaufmann, March 19, 2010, The Brookings Institution
This weekend the Inter-American Development Bank (IaDB) will hold its annual meetings in the popular Mexican resort city of Cancun. Much of the focus will be on the capital increase for the Bank, but Daniel Kaufmann urges that the IaDB should publicly commit this weekend to the design of a far-reaching disclosure policy. Transparency has never been one of the IaDB's strong points, but in order to have some leadership role in the Haiti reconstruction effort, the Bank needs to shift attention to this issue. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Kemal Derviş, March 15, 2010, The Brookings Institution
Among the G-20's many focuses for this year, Korean President Lee Myung-bak, the current chair of the G-20, has decided to include development as an "integral part" of the G-20's mission. Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz, and Kemal Derviş discuss the fresh perspective the G-20 will bring to the development agenda and how it might tackle development differently from its predecessor. Read More
BOOK
Stephen Kosack, Courtney Tolmie and Charles C. Griffin, March 15, 2010
This book is based on a simple concept: no one is in a better position to hold a government accountable than those it governs.
When governments fail to meet the needs of their citizens, the international community often turns to large external organizations such as the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank. These analysts and monitors may have the resources and expertise to analyze and advise on public spending and governance, but where do they go when the time comes to implement new policies? And can they really have a more nuanced understanding of the country’s problems than its own citizens? Who is there to watch day and night to hold the government accountable? Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Lex Rieffel, March 12, 2010, The Brookings Institution
Long a concern to the ASEAN community and Western countries over its military junta and human rights issues, Burma has been making steps toward a more democratic government. Lex Rieffel explores the critical issues leading up to elections later this year, and discusses the potential of these elections for Burma and its Asian neighbors. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Walter Kälin, March 08, 2010, United Nations Human Rights Council
In his final report to the UN Human Rights Council, Walter Kälin discusses the progress made over his two terms as the Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons as well as the challenges that still face the world's displaced. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Daniel Kaufmann and José Tessada, March 05, 2010, The Brookings Institution
In Chile, criticism of the government's response to the recent earthquake is widespread, with many questioning whether deaths and destruction could have been prevented. Daniel Kaufmann and José Tessada discuss the role that governance played in this disaster and what challenges need to be addressed during the reconstruction effort. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Daniel Kaufmann, March 02, 2010, The Brookings Institution
Daniel Kaufmann challenges myths on conventional wisdom about global development and governance as he compares governance and growth in Greece and Chile. He reflects on the important link between governance and development, noting that strong leadership, good governance, and adequate reforms makes a huge difference in a country’s chance for success. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Washington, DC
On February 17, Brookings hosted a discussion on the future of Haiti, focusing on critical issues of governance and independence. Following last month's historic earthquake, Haiti remains in a state of physical and political devastation. With Haiti's government and infrastructure in a severely weakened state, many in the international community are debating how best to support the Haitian government and people at this time. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Andrew Solomon, February 17, 2010, International Legal Materials, American Society of International Law
More than 17 million invidiuals, including at least 11 million IDPs, are uprooted and on the move in Africa at the present time. Virtually all of these people have been forced to flee their homes as a result of conflict, violence, human rights violations, natural disasters, and environmental degradation. Solutions to displacement require complex frameworks and responses that take all of the dimensions of internal displacement into account, and, as Andrew Solomon argues, the new African Union Convention is one such framework. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC
On February 16, the Managing Global Insecurity project and The Carter Center hosted a conversation on U.S. leadership at the Council, as it approaches its five-year review. A panel of human rights experts discussed how the United States and other leading member states can help improve the Council’s ability to promote and protect human rights around the world and how they should best approach the Council’s five-year review. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Daniel Kaufmann, February 10, 2010, The Brookings Institution
The latest incident of a stowaway on a Delta flight from New York to Tokyo is a serious reminder of the need to revamp of the U.S. approach to aviation security. Clear that aviation security remains flawed at a very basic level, Daniel Kaufmann explains how aviation safety is essential outside of the airport terminal as well. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Nathan Hultman, February 09, 2010, The Brookings Institution
The fifth anniversary of the Kyoto Protocol is approaching. While many view its efforts as a failure, Nathan Hultman believes it leaves a legacy of experience and discusses three interlinked components of climate policy that would be important for any future international climate change agreement. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Kang-ho Park, February 09, 2010, The Brookings Institution
The Republic of Korea will undertake a number of roles in 2010 and 2011, including chairing the G-20 Summit in November. Kangho Park writes that this is an opportunity for Korea to complement its increased international aid spending with increased leadership in global development assistance. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Alex Evans, Bruce Jones and David Steven, January 26, 2010, The Brookings Institution
While global security threats have changed and multiplied dramatically since the fall of the Berlin Wall, international mechanisms for preventing and responding to these threats have lagged far behind. Alex Evans, Bruce Jones and David Steven explore the current trends in challenges to global security and stability, and suggest a new international framework for coping with the new set of global dynamics. Read More