Rabu, 02 Maret 2011

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A Conversation with Thomas M. Hoenig (Video)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 02:25 PM PST

Thomas M. Hoenig, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, discusses the risks in a real market economy and the need to develop a long-term, post-recovery monetary policy.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

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The Case for UN Peacekeeping

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:40 PM PST

UN peacekeeping is a crucial U.S. partner in maintaining stability, but the Obama administration must take a more vigorous role in promoting it or risk losing support in Congress, write CFR's Micah Zenko and Rebecca Friedman.

A Conversation with Thomas M. Hoenig (Audio)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:31 AM PST

Thomas M. Hoenig, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, discusses the risks in a real market economy and the need to develop a long-term, post-recovery monetary policy.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Toward an African Maritime Economy: Empowering the African Union to Revolutionize the African Maritime Sector

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:32 AM PST

Michael L. Baker argues that support and financial aid for improving the maritime economy and infrastructure of the African shores is in the best interests of the international community and the African Union.

 

Legal Pitfalls

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:34 AM PST

Jerome A. Cohen states, "Even if they avoid politics, foreign businesspeople are not immune from the vagaries of Chinese justice."

Secretary Gates's Strategic Thinking

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PST

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates's recent West Point speech promoted the need for better strategic thinking by the U.S. military to supplant a current emphasis on counterinsurgency tactics and nation building, says CFR's Gian Gentile.

Speech by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at West Point

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:13 AM PST

Speech by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at West Point discusses the U.S. army's future preparedness.  

Should the U.S. Move Against Qadaffi? First, Define the Goals

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:10 AM PST

Steven Simon says U.S. action against Libya will depend on whether the aim is to aid the rebels or to dislodge Muammar al-Qaddafi from his stronghold.

The Drug War in Mexico

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PST

David A. Shirk analyzes the drug war in Mexico and argues that the United States should help Mexico address its pressing crime and corruption problems.

Global Solutions For The Global Economic Crisis

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 10:00 AM PST

 

Today's global recovery is muted, partly due to low capacity utilization in the capital goods sector of high-income countries coupled with stubborn unemployment. Infrastructure gaps in high-income countries and especially in developing countries are constraining growth potential. World Bank Chief Economist Justin Yifu Lin will share his thoughts on investments which could boost demand for capital goods in high-income countries, ensure sustainable recovery, and promote dynamic growth in the future.