UPCOMING EVENT
Monday, November 09, 2009
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
The efforts of China's America-watching community over the past 30 years, and their effect on China's perception of the United States, have been crucial to a constructive relationship between the two countries. On November 9, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings and the US-China Education Trust will co-host a discussion on China’s changing views of America. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Ted Piccone, October 27, 2009, The Brookings Institution
For the 18th year in a row, the United Nations General Assembly unequivocally calls for the end of the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Ted Piccone examines the long-running dispute between the international community and the United States and offers suggestions for the future of U.S.-Cuba relations. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael Fullilove, October 14, 2009, Financial Times
Michael Fullilove explores possible explanations as to why President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, despite only being elected nine months prior. Fullilove contends that, while the award may be somewhat premature, it can make it harder for the world not to help should Obama ask for it. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, October 13, 2009, AffarInternational
Federiga Bindi discusses Italy's role in shaping today's climate for international relations in the future. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael Fullilove and Fergus Hanson , October 13, 2009, The Daily Beast
Over recent years, politicians and analysts inside and outside the United States contended that America’s popularity was in terminal decline. Michael Fullilove and Fergus Hanson explore new public opinion data showing quite the opposite – a quick return to a positive image of the United States around the world. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Hady Amr and Steven W. Barnes, October 12, 2009, Daily News Egypt
President Barack Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize immediately triggered strong reactions worldwide. Hady Amr and Steven Barnes write that the prize presents President Obama an opportunity to build on his recent efforts to foster dialogue between America and people of all faiths around the globe. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Ömer Taşpınar, October 12, 2009, Today's Zaman
Recent reminders have shown Turkey and Armenia to be two traumatized regions in which reconciliation will be difficult. Ömer Taşpınar believes that in order for Armenia to have Western options, it will need Turkey's help, and external conditions between the nations will relieve the weight of historical issues. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Martin S. Indyk, October 09, 2009, National Public Radio
Martin Indyk says President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize should be seen as an acknowledgment of the promise his presidency holds for a new era of international cooperation. But Indyk also notes that Obama is still left with numerous foreign policy challenges requiring tangible progress. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Cheng Li and Jordan Lee , October 07, 2009, China Brief
Cheng Li and Jordan Lee write that when President Obama travels to Beijing next month on his maiden China trip, he should recognize it is becoming a middle class country like the United States. Li and Lee believe focusing on China’s middle class may be a way to find more common ground in U.S.-China relations that will become more important as time goes on. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael Fullilove, September 29, 2009, The Australian
Michael Fullilove writes that the UN General Assembly in New York and G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh proved fruitful for the United States and Australia. Fullilove notes both Obama and Rudd are tough diplomats who believe national interests are better pursued in concert with others, and he concludes the recent meetings bolstered their ideas and goals. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, September 28, 2009, Current History
President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev both see a follow-on agreement to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty as a top priority in U.S.-Russia relations. Steven Pifer writes that while a post-START treaty should not pose any major obstacles, complex nuclear issues are likely to make this the last “easy” arms control agreement between Washington and Moscow. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Cynthia P. Schneider, September 28, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In a recent speech in Cairo, President Obama advocated "a new way forward," based on mutual interest and mutual respect in relationships between the United States and Muslim communities across the globe. Cynthia Schneider explains the important role arts, culture, and the media can play in building these relationships and fostering positive social change. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Suzanne Maloney, September 25, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Suzanne Maloney writes that Friday’s announcement by President Barack Obama and his French and British counterparts about Iran’s covert nuclear activities had all the ingredients of a blockbuster. Maloney explores the likelihood that the announcement will force Iran's hand and outlines the potential impact on the stances of Russia and China. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Nina Hachigian and Bruce Jones, September 24, 2009, The Brookings Institution and Center for American Progress
The Pittsburgh G-20 summit marks the fourth time this group of leaders has met, but the meetings operate on an ad hoc basis undermining confidence that it will deliver, say Nina Hachigian and Bruce Jones. They argue setting the table at the G-20 to make global decisions that stick is one of the thorniest issues the leaders gathering in Pittsburgh will face. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Bruce Jones and Richard Gowan, September 21, 2009, McClatchy Newspapers
This week, President Obama places himself squarely at the center of multilateral diplomacy, first at the UN General Assembly and later at the G-20 Summitt in Pittsburgh. Bruce Jones and Richard Gowan examine the Obama administration's continuing investment in multilateralism and why it does not always pay off so easily. Read More