While the U.S.-led NATO operations in Afghanistan have resulted in somewhat enhanced security capacity for Central Asian countries, their long-term security challenges seem to be increasing, given the current situation in Afghanistan and the growing instability of Pakistan.
The global financial crisis was a result of failures in both the market and state—markets created financial turmoil and regulatory agencies failed to detect risks and correct imbalances. As Latin American countries emerge from the crisis, both the market and state are needed to ensure sustainable growth.
President Obama’s trip to Asia will signal renewed U.S. commitment to this vitally important region. Perhaps the most important stop will be in China, where Obama will seek to ease lingering strategic distrust and discuss key issues of trade, climate change, and security.
Real estate tax collectors recently took the unprecedented step of establishing an employees' union independent of government control; Egyptian authorities' response will set the tone for what are likely to be ongoing struggles between labor and the government.
During his ten-day diplomatic tour of the Asia-Pacific region, Obama will reassure Asian nations that the United States will continue to play a role in balancing Chinese influence in the region, and reassure China that Washington seeks cooperation rather than confrontation with Beijing.
President Obama will travel to Japan, Singapore, China, and South Korea starting on October 11. Carnegie experts will answer your questions about the possible implications and outcomes of the trip for the U.S. strategic and economic relationship with the region.
Much has been made about President Obama's upcoming trip to Asia as recent events on the continent—continuing uncertainty in North Korea, the violence in Urumqi, and the ongoing fallout in the wake of global recession—indicate that this could be one of the most important trips of his first year in office.
The ongoing Doha Round of trade negotiations could improve Kenya’s competitive position in processed food and agriculture, but long-term development requires the strengthening of other economic sectors.
Although members of G20 refrained from engaging in high-intensity protectionism during the global economic crisis, protectionist sentiment is now intensifying. The G20 leaders need to push for a stronger commitment to open trade.
China’s recent surge in infrastructure investment may improve economic conditions for now, but if it continues to slow household income growth, its net effect may be to simply constrain consumption and prevent a more rapid rebalancing of the economy.























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