RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Daniel Benjamin, August 20, 2008, Slate
Daniel Benjamin writes that in addition to the regional consequences of the crisis between Georgia and Russia, the conflict presented challenges for U.S. foreign policy. Benjamin argues that Russia's invasion of Georgia is the result of U.S. and European failure to integrate Russia into the Western sphere and points to the lack of a coherent U.S. foreign policy toward Russia overall. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer, August 18, 2008, The Brookings Institution
With a fragile cease-fire in place, NATO meets tomorrow to address the crisis in Georgia. Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer propose a 10-point plan to monitor events on the ground, mobilize NATO and the UN, and enforce international law.
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Strobe Talbott, August 16, 2008, NPR's Weekend Edition
The United States has found itself in a difficult position with the conflict between Georgia and Russia. Strobe Talbott talks with Scott Simon about U.S. relations in the region.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, August 15, 2008, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
As the conflict between Russia and Georgia continues, Steve Pifer notes that Russia is playing a serious game within the former Soviet space, and that Ukraine must respond by preparing to deal with the issues. Pifer offers several suggestions for Kyiv to reduce its vulnerability to Russian pressure. Read More
VIDEO
Cheng Li, August 13, 2008
Calling the 2008 Olympic Games a wake-up call, Cheng Li says China is at the precipice of new openness and transparency. Change is critical, he adds, if China wants to be a serious global power.
VIDEO
Jeffrey A. Bader, August 13, 2008
As the excitement of the Olympic Games continues, Jeff Bader says that China’s leaders want to showcase a “new China” that is ready to take its rightful place in the global community.
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Johannes F. Linn, August 12, 2008, The Brookings Institution
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael Fullilove, August 07, 2008, Financial Times
Michael Fullilove describes the foreign policy choice facing Americans in the forthcoming presidential election, and how experts often get this question wrong. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC
Turkey’s Constitutional Court recently struck down an attempt to outlaw the Justice and Development Party (AKP). This court case had been described by international media as a battle between the secular and devout sides of Turkey’s national “soul.”The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted three of Turkey’s most astute political observers for a discussion of the court ruling and its implications. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Cheng Li and Frank Wu, August 05, 2008, The Christian Science Monitor
Brookings China expert Cheng Li and author Frank Wu believe the Beijing Olympics can be a means to foster better U.S.-China relations. They contend that is now time for constructive engagement and strategic dialogue in areas, among others, of trade, the environment, energy, as well as human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jeffrey A. Bader, August 04, 2008, The Diane Rehm Show
Brookings China expert Jeffrey Bader joined Diane Rehm and a panel of guests to discuss what the Chinese government hopes to gain from hosting one of sports biggest spectacles—the 2008 Olympic Summer Games which began on August 8. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Stephen P. Cohen, Summer 2008, Asian Journal of Public Affairs
Stephen Cohen writes that the recent election in Pakistan is a turning point for the country because it demonstrates the state is not faced with an immediate Islamist takeover or civil war. And while democratic forces are resurgent, Cohen believes internal and external powers must conquer several critical challenges to use this second "last chance" to get things right. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jeffrey A. Bader and Richard C. Bush III, July 29, 2008, The Sacramento Bee
As the Beijing Olympic Games and the U.S. political conventions draw near, Jeffrey Bader and Richard Bush write that Barack Obama and John McCain should avoid condemning China and politicizing complex human issues. Instead, they argue that both presidential candidates should signal their intention to engage China's leaders and find ways to advance human rights through “discreet encouragement.” Read More