Uri Dadush and William Shaw write in their new book that the rise of emerging economies over the next four decades will likely enhance prosperity but also create great tensions that could slow the process or even stop it in its tracks.
Christopher Boucek outlines the political, economic, and security factors fueling the ongoing violence in Yemen.
Carnegie experts and current and former government officials discuss the regional implications of Syria's crackdown on protestors demanding a more responsive and democratic government.
David Burwell explains that transition to low-carbon fuels and improving vehicle efficiency is more likely to increase oil independence in the short term than trying to increase domestic oil production, which will only rapidly drain American reserves.
Toby Dalton and George Perkovich write that the United States and Pakistan can begin rebuilding trust by setting aside the debate over the security of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and working together to build Pakistan’s economy.
Within a generation, developing countries will likely account for six of the world’s seven largest economies and dominate world trade. How will this affect international relations and governance in the context of globalization?
new commentary Diane de Gramont reviews the two candidates in this weekend's presidential runoff, and the country’s near-term political prospects.
report Marwan Muasher explains that the ability of an entrenched class of political elites to block reform efforts in Jordan is a structural problem that threatens the country’s long-term stability.
op-ed, Washington Post Moisés Naím argues that the selection process for the IMF must be based solely on the candidate’s professional merits, experience, and integrity, and not their nationality.
op-ed, Huffington Post Moisés Naím explains five critical factors—none of which have to do with oil—why the United States and Europe have focused on removing Muammar Qaddafi from power in Libya while not taking similar action against Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
op-ed, Foreign Policy Christopher Boucek explains that Washington should be worried about the increasing prominence of Yemeni-American preacher Anwar al-Awlaki, even though Awlaki is unlikely to replace Osama bin Laden as the head of al-Qaeda.
new op-ed, Financial Times Moisés Naím warns that if Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff does not take immediate steps to turn down the heat on her country's economy, Brazil's boom could come to a sudden stop.
Jordan and Morocco's prospective membership in the Gulf Cooperation Council could ease political and socio-economic tensions in the two monarchies, therefore reinforcing the Gulf's economic and strategic interests and security.
The recent Fukushima Daiichi crisis has prompted the State Council of China to temporarily halt approval of new nuclear plants pending a comprehensive safety review. The outcome will have major implications for China’s nuclear industry and for its entire energy future.
Ankara’s aim is to assert its position in NATO and shape the transatlantic alliance so that it becomes an organisation that more closely mirrors its own objectives.
Calls for mass demonstrations after Friday prayers on May 27 indicate the frustration some Egyptians feel toward a political process were elites remain in power.
