January/February 2009
January/February 2009
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Essays
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The financial crisis has called into serious question the credibility of western governments and may precipitate an eastward shift of power.
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Trade problems are an underlying cause of the financial crisis. To truly revive the world economy, a new trade consensus is necessary.
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The Pentagon has to do more than modernize its conventional forces; it must also focus on today's unconventional conflicts -- and tomorrow's.
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To be successful in the Middle East, the Obama administration will need to move beyond Iraq, find ways to deal constructively with Iran, and forge a final-status Israeli-Palestinian agreement.
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If it hopes to bring peace to the Middle East, the Obama administration must put Palestinian politics and goals first.
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Autocracies such as China and Russia do not represent a sustainable alternative to liberal democracy. In fact, the pull of liberal democracy is stronger than ever.
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The United States’ unique ability to capitalize on connectivity will make the twenty-first century an American century.
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One of the most important figures in Obama’s administration will be his national security adviser. An examination of past advisers shows how to get the job right—or wrong.
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International law must find a way to combat modern threats, but it cannot diminish U.S. sovereignty in doing so.
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If it hopes to achieve its foreign policy agenda, the Obama administration will need to undo the damage to the Foreign Service wrought by the Bush administration.
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The next U.S. foreign affairs agenda needs to be more imaginative in considering what the United States will value tomorrow.
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Reviews & Responses
Review Essay
The current economic crisis may have one winner: the Chinese financial model, which--together with the IMF--holds the keys to fixing the problem.
Review Essay
To avoid some of the mistakes from past Israeli-Palestinian peace processes, the Obama administration should consult Martin Indyk’s insider account.
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