Rabu, 09 Maret 2011

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Oil Market Volatility

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 09:33 AM PST

Though shifts in demand and reduced production by some major producers have influenced oil prices, investor behavior is also increasing market volatility.

Media Conference Call: Intervention in Libya - Options for the United States

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 09:31 AM PST

As fighting continues in Libya between anti- and pro-government forces, the Obama administration has warned that it is considering all options, including military intervention. Conflict prevention expert Micah Zenko and international law expert Matthew Waxman discuss the Obama administration's options in Libya and their implications.

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7 Ugly Options for the United States in Libya

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 08:29 AM PST

James M. Lindsay discusses how President Obama can deal with the dilemma of encouraging Gadhafi's ouster and minimizing harm to Libyan civilians without entangling the United States in yet another Middle East conflict.

How Should the United States Address Its Chinese Trade Imbalance? (Video)

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 07:23 AM PST

Experts outline variables such as nominal exchange rates, foreign exchange interventions, and macroeconomic imbalances as contributing factors affecting the trade relations between China and the United States.

This event was part of the McKinsey Executive Roundtable series in International Economics

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Mideast Oil Market Jitters

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 07:02 AM PST

Widening Mideast political unrest, which could soon involve Saudi Arabia, continues to shake oil markets and has policymakers scrambling to quell markets and shield the global economic recovery.

How Should the United States Address Its Chinese Trade Imbalance? (Audio)

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PST

Experts outline variables such as nominal exchange rates, foreign exchange interventions, and macroeconomic imbalances as contributing factors affecting the trade relations between China and the United States.

This event was part of the McKinsey Executive Roundtable series in International Economics

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Egypt Post-Mubarak: 'Afterglow' and Unease

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 06:01 AM PST

Egypt is basking in a moment of freedom of expression but the optimism is tinged by concerns over security, says journalist Sharon Otterman.

Stratfor: How a Libyan No-Fly Zone Could Backfire

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 12:41 PM PST

George Friedman assesses the difficulties of enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.

Don't Use U.S. Force in Libya!

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PST

Leslie H. Gelb says the Europeans, Arabs, and Africans should take the lead in Libya - with Washington only helping.

How to Read the Second Arab Awakening

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:24 AM PST

Richard N. Haass says whether a genuine democratic revolution is taking place in the Arab world must still be determined - and expectations must be realistic.

The United States Should Keep Out of Libya

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:08 AM PST

Richard N. Haass argues that U.S. policy toward Libya must be consistent with the scale of American interests there and what can realistically be done to promote them.

Executive Order--Periodic Review of Individuals Detained at Guantánamo Bay Naval Station Pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force

Posted: 07 Mar 2011 06:58 AM PST

Executive Order