You Know It’s Bad…

A series of missteps and worse have damaged President Obama in ways that could limit his options and effectiveness for the rest of his term.

Benghazi Hearing's Real Target: Clinton in 2016

The recent Congressional hearings on Benghazi seem to have been orchestrated to damage the reputation of the next likely Democratic presidential candidate in 2016.

Red-Line Follies

There should be no debate about the fact that the use of weapons of mass destruction is an especially heinous threat warranting a strong response.

The Next Head of the WTO? Choose Wisely

At a crucial moment in the history of the World Trade Organization, the leader of the central organization for resolving global trade differences and shaping future agreements will come from the emerging part of the Western Hemisphere.

The Balance of Power

The systematic, persistent acceptance of women's second-class status is history's greatest shame.

The Ugly Choice in the Middle East

The United States may soon face a choice between permanent chaos or the next generation of strongmen in the Middle East.

Not All Terrorism is Equal

Public reaction to recent disasters shows that people in the United States observe a hierarchy of terror.

In the Face of Terror, Keep Calm

In the moments after an attack, it is important to remember that reflection and careful, fact-based analysis is more important than reflexive acts that appear to respond to but only compound the terror and, ultimately, the costs of the attack.

Mad Men

The threat posed by Americans with guns is greater than the threat posed by North Korea will ever be.

Does North Korea Think the U.S. Is Going Soft?

North Korea is dangerously close to crossing the line that separates being a rogue state from being a parody of a rogue state.

Power, Inc.: The Epic Rivalry Between Big Business and Government—and the Reckoning that Lies Ahead

An important look at the power struggle that is defining modern times, Power, Inc. also offers critical insights into how to navigate the tumultous years ahead.

Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the World They Are Making

Taking us from the corporate boardrooms of America’s most powerful companies to a dinner meeting with Russia’s most notorious oligarch, from the secretive meetings of the Trilateral Commission and the Bohemian Grove to China’s upstart Boao Forum for Asia, Rothkopf draws back the curtain on a privileged society that most of us know little about, even though it profoundly affects our everyday lives.

Running The World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power

Price of Peace: Emergency Intervention and U.S. Foreign Policy

This comparative analysis of major efforts in Haiti, the Middle East, and Bosnia provides recommendations for better meeting the economic challenges of peace-building.

Power, Inc.: The Epic Rivalry Between Big Business and Government

The balance between governments and corporations has been shifting over the last few hundred years in favor of corporate power. If Washington wishes to fix this balance, it may need to reform its elections and regulations.

The Power Shift From Public to Corporate

The balance between governments and corporations has been shifting over the last few hundred years in favor of corporate power and the international community may need to strengthen global institutions to fix the balance.

China's Now Asia's #1 Economy

Although China is growing rapidly, it faces challenges from internal unrest and a lack of full integration into the global economy.

New Rules and New Systems: America in a New World Order

As the world becoming increasingly multipolar and alternative centers of global power are arise, international institutions and rules will have to change to reflect the new global reality.

Haiti Aftermath

Efforts to aid and rebuild Haiti are being impeded by a lack of infrastructure and a non-functioning government. This crisis provides an opportunity to create a model for how the international community can enable poor communities to survive natural disasters.

President Obama's "Honeymoon" Phase Over?

After enjoying months of good press coverage, President Obama’s honeymoon finally came to an end in July of 2009. As Obama now faces a number of tough policy challenges, increased public scrutiny is not necessarily a bad thing.

Hope and Reality at the G20

With 26 delegations and a daunting list of economic issues to address, next week’s G20 Summit is unlikely to accomplish as much as the world is hoping.

A Car Czar in Washington?

As lawmakers appears to be finalizing a bailout package for the automobile industry, experts disagree over the prudence of this bailout. Many believe that the government should stick to what it has historically done best—regulating and adjusting incentives to guide industry—rather than attempting to invest in and manage the auto industry.

Credit Crisis More Damaging Than September 11

While the attacks of September 11, 2001 scarred the U.S. deeply, the current financial crisis may prove to have more lasting ramifications. Historians are more likely to see the economic crisis as a true global watershed: as the era of pure neoliberal economics abruptly ends, the U.S. must now decide whether to embrace a new American capitalism and accept greater government involvement.

South America Watches As U.S. Alters Free-Market Tune

As the U.S. government steps in to rescue the financial system, Latin American leaders are using the crisis to justify their own leftist policies, claiming the United States' free-market approach has collapsed. But some U.S. scholars see a middle ground; future regulation may help guide markets on the national and even the global stage, without completely departing from the free market system.

The Secretary: A Journey With Hillary Clinton

To her supporters Hillary Clinton was one of the great secretaries of state in the modern era, while to her detractors she left office without any major foreign policy achievements.

How Should the Next American President Engage the World?

David Rothkopf moderated a debate with Thomas Friedman, John Ikenberry, Robert Kagan, and Jessica T. Mathews on how the next American president should engage the world.

Is America’s Age of Descent Ushering in a G-Zero World?

America’s role in the world is changing as a result of profound social, economic, and political challenges. What will be the geopolitical consequences?

Power, Inc. The Epic Rivalry Between Big Business and Government—and the Reckoning that Lies Ahead

In his new book, David Rothkopf traces the changing relationship between public and private power and looks at the implications of the rise of great private actors and the weakening of many states.

The New Geopolitics: Emerging Powers and the Challenges of a Multipolar World

The rise of new powers in the developing world has already begun to reshape international relations, but the characteristics of any potential new international order remain unclear.

Carnegie Live... The U.S. Elections and the Financial Crisis

David Rothkopf on how the financial crisis will lead the Obama administration to emphasize multilateralism.

Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the World They Are Making

David Rothkopf discusses his new book, Superclass, at a launch party at Carnegie Washington.

Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell

Former Carnegie scholar Karen DeYoung discusses her book, Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell.

Foreign Policy in the Age of Ambiguity: How the Future Will Differ From the Past

A discussion on the lessons offered by America's past management of its global interests. Discussants examined whether the current organization of U.S. foreign policy around the War on Terror and democracy promotion is sustainable or whether a new set of concerns should be considered.

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