
Threats of a currency war hang in the air, but few countries have actually seen their exchange rate appreciate significantly. Major world economies should refocus on domestic policies before the rhetoric turns into reality.

As part of its Afghanistan strategy review in December, the Obama administration will also evaluate progress made in crafting a regional approach to Afghanistan and the setbacks and successes thus far in coordinating Afghanistan's neighbors to bring about stability in the region.

In an increasingly globalized gas market, what happens in Europe will have broad implications for global energy markets and how gas markets evolve is also essential for energy security and meeting carbon emission targets.

European policy makers need to respond to the Great Recession and subsequent debt crisis with far-reaching structural reforms in order to ensure that today’s downturn does not devolve into long-term slow growth and deflationary trends.

France will assume the 12-month rotating presidency of the G20 in November, when it will promote its agenda for world economic leaders.

The Great Recession and European debt crisis have had a profound impact on Europe’s macroeconomy and its public sector.

While tensions exist in the relationship between China and Europe, enhanced bilateral cooperation would be beneficial to both sides and valuable for promoting global stability and development.

While obstacles remain, the conditions are looking good for launching the negotiation process between Russia, the United States, and Europe on the creation of a joint missile defense system for the entire Euro-Atlantic region.

Deficit countries are neglecting the needed—and more difficult—reforms at home and fueling protectionist sentiment abroad with their focus on external trade imbalances and their calls for major surplus economies to increase demand.

The relative calm in Europe signals a pause in—not an end to—the debt crisis. Though policy makers have taken encouraging initial steps to close budget deficits and restore competitiveness, much more remains to be done.