United States - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – At the Heart of the Global Nuclear Debate

Alistair Burt — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:59:57 +0000

The 2012 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee in Vienna will be the first meeting of States Parties to assess global progress and build on the success of 2010.

A Conversation with General Martin Dempsey

General Martin Dempsey, Jessica Tuchman Mathews — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

General Martin Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will deliver remarks at Carnegie on the international security challenges currently facing the United States.

The Unspectacular Future of the IAEA Additional Protocol

Mark Hibbs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:17:37 +0000

One topic of discussion at the upcoming five-year treaty Review Conference meeting in Vienna will be how best to universalize the Additional Protocol for safeguards among the treaty's 185 non-nuclear-weapon states.

Getting Iranian Oil Sanctions Right

Adnan Vatansever — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:40:01 +0000

The United States and its European allies can make oil sanctions against Iran work by designing the right foundations that will not falter at the early signs of price instability in the oil markets.

The Enemy Within

David Rothkopf — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:31:49 +0000

If America abandoned its visceral need for an enemy, it might actually be able to reset its economic priorities and start investing in the things that would make the country stronger, more prosperous, and safer again.

Afghanistan: An Update from the Field

John Toolan, George Perkovich — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Just back from Afghanistan, Major General John Toolan will discuss recent developments in Helmand province, the handover of responsibilities to Afghan forces, and prospects for a successful security transition.

U.S. Confuses Carrots and Sticks in Pakistan

Stephen Tankel — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:30:44 +0000

The United States must decide if it wants to eschew engagement and get tough on Pakistan or if it wants a rapprochement with Pakistan in order to pursue a long-term strategy of engagement.

Don’t Blame China’s Currency for U.S. Trade Deficit

Yukon Huang — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:26:12 +0000

China's trade surplus has less to do with the value of its currency than it does with rapid urbanization and the rise of production networks across East Asia.

Keeping NATO Relevant

Jamie Shea — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:15:45 +0000

A slimmed down NATO could do a better job of harmonizing transatlantic positions in crisis situations, be the hub of multinational, high-end military operations, and develop expertise and capabilities to deal with new threats such as cyber attacks.

The Next Phase of U.S.-Russia Relations

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Senator Ben Cardin will discuss the political and human rights situation in Russia and the influence human rights issues have in shaping U.S.-Russia relations.