Carnegie Moscow Center
Carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation and maritime transport account for 2 and 2.7 percent of overall global emissions respectively, and are rapidly increasing.
Under Secretary Robert D. Hormats, co-chair of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission's working group on innovation, discussed progress in the U.S.-Russia economic relationship following the G8 summit meeting in France between Presidents Obama and Medvedev.
As the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq nears, many challenges still lie ahead in order for the Iraqi government to achieve sovereignty and political stability. Pressing concerns remain regarding security, constitutional reforms, and the role of tribes.
Within a generation, developing countries will likely account for six of the world's seven largest economies and dominate world trade.
Just back from the region, Senator Lindsey Graham discussed Afghanistan, Libya, and the future of the war on terror.
Turkey's June 12 elections are likely to usher in a new era and bring greater clarity to a number of issues, including whether a genuine alternative to the ruling party will emerge and whether Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pursue a presidential political system for Turkey.
As Russians consider possible development paths for the country, one option that could be explored is the possibility of restoring the monarchy, which is a strong part of Russian historical and political traditions.
On the second anniversary of Iran’s controversial June 2009 presidential elections, the Iranian regime continues to live in fear of internal subversion while reformist activists are struggling to chart a path forward amidst deaths, imprisonment, and heavy repression.
Georgia is entering a critical period of political transition in 2012 and 2013, as the country faces fundamental choices about its strategic direction and long-term development model.
Turkey's parliamentary elections in June will be decisive for the country's future, possibly affecting EU accession plans and Turkey's evolving regional role.