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These briefs are a feature of the Council of Councils initiative, gathering opinions from global experts on major international developments.
Igor Yurgens of Russia’s Institute for Contemporary Development explains the domestic forces shaping Russia’s stance towards NATO, and, bearing these domestic considerations in mind, maps out a path for a détente between the two.
Igor Yurgens of Russia’s Institute for Contemporary Development explains the domestic forces shaping Russia’s stance towards NATO, and, bearing these domestic considerations in mind, maps out a path for a détente between the two.
Steven Blockmans and Michael Emerson of the Centre for European Policy Studies assess consequences of a British exit and concludes that a "Brexit" could have serious ramifications for not just the United Kingdom, but also the European Union as a whole.
Steven Blockmans and Michael Emerson of the Centre for European Policy Studies assess consequences of a British exit and concludes that a "Brexit" could have serious ramifications for not just the United Kingdom, but also the European Union as a whole.
Japan is hosting the Group of Seven (G7) Ise-Shima Summit on May 26 and 27. Mr. Yasushi Kudo of The Genron NPO outlines some priorities for G7 leaders to discuss.
Japan is hosting the Group of Seven (G7) Ise-Shima Summit on May 26 and 27. Mr. Yasushi Kudo of The Genron NPO outlines some priorities for G7 leaders to discuss.
The effectiveness of the EU-Turkey deal hinges on its implementation and leaves Greece to overcome a “Herculean task.” Silvia Colombo, Senior Fellow at the Institute of International Affairs, outlines the moral and practical challenges of this deal.
The effectiveness of the EU-Turkey deal hinges on its implementation and leaves Greece to overcome a “Herculean task.” Silvia Colombo, Senior Fellow at the Institute of International Affairs, outlines the moral and practical challenges of this deal.
Many believe the war on drugs has failed. At the upcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem, prohibitionist supporters will be confronted by a highly motivated block of Latin American states advocating for regulation and harm reduction strategies. Dr. Jorge Chabot, associate at the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations, says if the global drug regime doesn’t abandon prohibition, it just may fall apart.
Many believe the war on drugs has failed. At the upcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem, prohibitionist supporters will be confronted by a highly motivated block of Latin American states advocating for regulation and harm reduction strategies. Dr. Jorge Chabot, associate at the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations, says if the global drug regime doesn’t abandon prohibition, it just may fall apart.
Although much progress has been made to reduce the threat of terrorists obtaining nuclear weapons since the start of the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) process in 2010, implementation has recently slowed. Artur Kacprzyk of the Polish Institute of International Affairs assesses the progress of the NSS thus far and makes recommendations for the future.
Although much progress has been made to reduce the threat of terrorists obtaining nuclear weapons since the start of the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) process in 2010, implementation has recently slowed. Artur Kacprzyk of the Polish Institute of International Affairs assesses the progress of the NSS thus far and makes recommendations for the future.
As the world slowly emerges from the 2008 financial crisis, the Group of Twenty (G20) must now shift its attention towards long-term economic governance. In this Global Memo, Chen Dongxiao, president of the Shanghai Institute for International Studies, analyzes the challenges facing the G20 and outlines opportunities for China to lead during its presidency.
As the world slowly emerges from the 2008 financial crisis, the Group of Twenty (G20) must now shift its attention towards long-term economic governance. In this Global Memo, Chen Dongxiao, president of the Shanghai Institute for International Studies, analyzes the challenges facing the G20 and outlines opportunities for China to lead during its presidency.
Stewart M. Patrick, senior fellow and director of the International Institutions and Global Governance program at the Council on Foreign Relations, previews seven summits to watch in 2016.
Stewart M. Patrick, senior fellow and director of the International Institutions and Global Governance program at the Council on Foreign Relations, previews seven summits to watch in 2016.
This December, countries will gather in Paris to hammer out a global agreement to limit climate change at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties. The most pressing question is whether Paris can agree a credible mechanism to deliver an early, material increase in ambition that keeps the two degrees Celsius goal alive, writes Chatham House's Rob Baily.
This December, countries will gather in Paris to hammer out a global agreement to limit climate change at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties. The most pressing question is whether Paris can agree a credible mechanism to deliver an early, material increase in ambition that keeps the two degrees Celsius goal alive, writes Chatham House's Rob Baily.
The recent wave of refugees from a troubled Middle East, South Asia, and Africa has exposed weaknesses in the existing EU approach to dealing with asylum seekers. Daniel Gros and Sergio Carrera of the Center for European Policy Studies assess the EU's approach to the recent refugee crisis, arguing that profound changes are needed at the legal level and on the ground.
The recent wave of refugees from a troubled Middle East, South Asia, and Africa has exposed weaknesses in the existing EU approach to dealing with asylum seekers. Daniel Gros and Sergio Carrera of the Center for European Policy Studies assess the EU's approach to the recent refugee crisis, arguing that profound changes are needed at the legal level and on the ground.
