
The U.S.-China strategic relationship is entering a period of new dynamism and uncertainty, as China builds up and diversifies its nuclear "counter-deterrent" and as the United States builds down its nuclear forces.

Experts discussed critical developments in these key countries and how their nuclear ambitions will affect efforts to curb the spread of nuclear appetites and weapons around the world.

Carnegie Endowment President Dr. Jessica T. Mathews welcomes over 800 conference participants from 46 countries. She reflects on the theme of the conference and the challenges ahead.

The 30-year anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act coincides with a period of relative calm in cross-straits relations, and comes at a time when the U.S. is reassessing its policy towards Taiwan.

The Obama administration would do well to take time out and think through its longer term approach to Pyongyang.

Since acquiring atomic weapons, India, Pakistan and North Korea have not engaged in major warfare. But nuclear deterrence alone does not buy peace — diplomacy must keep the balance.

China’s transition from an economy fueled by exports to one that relies on domestic consumption will require a transformation of its most basic economic institutions and the creation of a much larger social safety net — a process that will take many years.

China wants to look like a leader at the G20 summit by highlighting the extent of its stimulus package ($586 billion) as well as the relative health of its financial system.

Global depression is not the most likely scenario to result from the financial crisis, but it's foolish to ignore the possibility. At the G-20 meeting this week, leaders must increase domestic stimulus measures, triple the IMF's resources, and renew their commitment to avoid protectionism.

Although recovery from the global financial crisis will likely occur in 2010, forecasts are imperfect and great economic damage has already been done. Leaders at the upcoming G20 summit must adopt more ambitious and coordinated policies to address this crisis.