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Nuclear Power Expansion Challenges

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 01:55 PM PDT

The scramble for energy alternatives has brought new focus on nuclear power in the United States, but its revival faces political and practical obstacles.

Issue Guide: Japan's Triple Crisis

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:42 PM PDT

This issue guide provides a range of background and analysis on Japan's earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis.

U.S. Military Intervention for Libya?

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:41 PM PDT

CFR fellows Elliott Abrams and Micah Zenko debate whether the United States and its allies should intervene beyond sanctions on the Qaddafi regime.

A Conversation with Richard Trumka

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 10:55 AM PDT

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka offers an organized labor perspective on globalization, trade, and U.S. relations with international competitors.

Don't Panic the People

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:09 AM PDT

Laurie Garrett says the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has "launched a tsunami of panic that has spread further worldwide than the real tsunami that devastated much of Japan on March 11."

Beware the Costs of Libyan Intervention

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 08:40 AM PDT

U.S. supporters of a UN resolution aimed at protecting Libyan rebels should understand an entangling military commitment may now be underway, argues CFR's Ray Takeyh.

Toward New Ties with Brazil

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 08:27 AM PDT

President Obama's trip to Brazil provides an opportunity for the two countries to reestablish their relationship, setting the stage for future agreements on trade, infrastructure, and foreign policy, says expert Matias Spektor.

Lessons for Japan in 2004 Tsunami

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:49 AM PDT

Japan bears only some resemblance to the Asian countries ravaged by the 2004 tsunami, but their recovery experiences could provide valuable insights to leaders in Tokyo, writes CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick.

Mr. Obama, Meet the New Brazil

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:14 AM PDT

Julia E. Sweig and Matias Spektor say that on his visit to Brazil, President Obama will encounter a transformed nation - and an opportunity to build a genuine partnership.

UN Security Council Resolution 1973, Libya

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 09:07 AM PDT

Resolution

A Conversation with Richard Trumka (Video)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka offers an organized labor perspective on globalization, trade, and U.S. relations with international competitors.

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A Conversation with Richard Trumka (Video)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka offers an organized labor perspective on globalization, trade, and U.S. relations with international competitors.

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Contributing to Global Health

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Yanzhong Huang says China's engagement in international health and development assistance demonstrates that it is far more generous than its critics suggest, but China can do its part to dispel misunderstandings.