RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Bruce Riedel, November 18, 2009, IBA News
In an interview with IBA News, Bruce Riedel discusses President Barack Obama's policy in Afghanistan, emphasizing that victory against Al Qaeda and the Taliban is crucial not only for the stability of Afghanistan itself, but also for Pakistan and the entire Islamic world. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Eswar Prasad and Grace Gu, November 11, 2009, The Brookings Institution
While the economic entanglements between the U.S. and China have increased over the last decade, so has the tension. With President Obama visiting China and other Asian nations, Brookings expert Eswar Prasad and Grace Gu of Cornell University discuss the tightening embrace between the two countries—in terms of flows of goods and services, financial capital and people—and the implications. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Shambaugh, November 10, 2009, The Brookings Institution
As President Obama prepared for his first visit to China, expectations were high for growth in the U.S.-China relationship. In this Northeast Asia Commentary written prior to the president's visit, Nonresident Senior Fellow David Shambaugh analyzes today’s political and economic landscape in China. Shambaugh currently serves as a Senior Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, a division of the China Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing. Read More
PAST 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 U.S.-China Education Trust co-hosted a discussion on China’s changing views of America. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Cheng Li and Jordan Lee, November 09, 2009, ForeignPolicy.com
President Barack Obama's maiden trip to China was his first face-to-face opportunity to shape U.S.-China relations. In this preview of the president's visit, Cheng Li and Jordan Lee examined new openings for Obama to press Beijing on harder questions, and the fine line he would have to walk between respect for China and pulling all his punches, while reflecting candidly on American ideals. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Shih-chung Liu, November 09, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In this CNAPS Working Paper, Liu Shih-chung examines the fluctuations in Taiwan-U.S. relations during 2004-2008. While outlining developments in the bilateral relationship, Liu provides an insider’s view of different influences on Taiwan’s policy-making process including the leadership, the bureaucracy, other internal political forces, and external actors such as China and the United States. 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
Prior to President Obama's visit to Beijing in November, Cheng Li and Jordan Lee wrote that the president should recognize that China 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