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Save to My PortfolioPower and Responsibility

Bruce Jones, Carlos Pascual and Stephen J. Stedman, December 01, 2008

The authors present ideas for the new U.S. administration, working with other global powers, to promote together what they cannot produce apart: peace and stability. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioWinning Turkey

Omer Taspinar, Philip H. Gordon and Foreword by Soli Ozel, October 01, 2008

Winning Turkey designs a plan to ease tensions in this critical part of the world. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioRussia Moved Due to U.S. Weakness

Daniel Benjamin, August 20, 2008, Slate

Russia Moved Due to U.S. WeaknessDaniel 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

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Save to My PortfolioSecuring Georgia

Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer, August 18, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Securing Georgia

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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Save to My PortfolioResurgent Russia Challenges U.S. Diplomacy

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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Save to My PortfolioSouth Ossetia Conflict Holds Lessons for Kyiv

Steven Pifer, August 15, 2008, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

South Ossetia Conflict Holds Lessons for KyivAs 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

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Save to My PortfolioChina: A Global Power

Cheng Li, August 13, 2008

China: A Global PowerCalling 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.

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Save to My PortfolioShowcasing a New China

Jeffrey A. Bader, August 13, 2008

Showcasing a New ChinaAs 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.

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

Johannes F. Linn, August 12, 2008, The Brookings Institution

War in Georgia—End of an Era, Beginning a New Cold War?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

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Save to My PortfolioHawk vs Talk: America’s Foreign Policy Choice

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

Save to My PortfolioTurkey’s Constitutional Court Decision on the Justice and Development Party (AKP)

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

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Save to My PortfolioAn Olympic Lift to U.S.-China Relations

Cheng Li and Frank Wu, August 05, 2008, The Christian Science Monitor

An Olympic Lift to U.S.-China RelationsBrookings 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

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Save to My PortfolioChina's Hopes for the Beijing Games

Jeffrey A. Bader, August 04, 2008, The Diane Rehm Show

China's Hopes for the Beijing GamesBrookings 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

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Save to My PortfolioPakistan's Second Last Chance

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

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Save to My PortfolioAvoid Negative Sound Bites on Beijing

Jeffrey A. Bader and Richard C. Bush III, July 29, 2008, The Sacramento Bee

Avoid Negative Sound Bites on BeijingAs 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

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