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Corruption Threatens India's Growth

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 02:36 PM PST

A spate of high-profile scams has weakened India's government and raised concerns among foreign investors. Businesses and civil society say the country needs more effective anti-corruption laws.

Issue Guide: Arab World Protests

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 12:37 PM PST

This issue guide provides a range of background and analysis on the protests in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Best Revolution Money Can Buy

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 08:32 AM PST

Joel D. Hirst discusses the money behind Daniel Ortega's "pink revolution" in Nicaragua.

The Battle for Libya

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:53 AM PST

As opposition and pro-regime forces stepped up battles in Libya, international pressure mounted on leader Muammar al-Qaddafi. Analysts raised doubts about Libya's leadership prospects should Qaddafi depart.

Ratcheting Up Pressure on Qaddafi

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PST

The Qaddafi government's violence has resulted in at least 300 civilian deaths and the attempted flight of Libyans and migrant workers, says Human Rights Watch's Tom Malinowski. The U.S. and NATO should consider preparing military options against the regime and ensure delivery of relief aid, he says.

Islam and Democracy in the Middle East (Audio)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 11:38 AM PST

Reza Aslan, writer and scholar of religions, discussed the recent wave of political protests throughout Egypt, Iran, and across the Middle East, and addressed Islam's role in democratization, as part of CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series.

Learn more about CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Initiative.

 

Global Solutions for the Global Economic Crisis (Video)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 11:24 AM PST

World Bank's Justin Yifu Lin outlines how domestic policies such as reduced capital outflow and increased investment in infrastructure, can hinder a rapid recovery for the global economy.

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Global Solutions for the Global Economic Crisis (Audio)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 10:10 AM PST

World Bank's Justin Yifu Lin outlines how domestic policies such as reduced capital outflow and increased investment in infrastructure, can hinder a rapid recovery for the global economy.

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Hoist By Their Own Words

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 06:21 AM PST

Leslie H. Gelb says the U.S. military has lost its way in Afghanistan.