Carnegie Moscow Center
Ambassador de Brichambaut, secretary general of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), discussed the organization's activities and challenges over the last six years and reflected on current challenges facing the OSCE and the broader Euro-Atlantic community.
Afghanistan has eclipsed Iraq as the focus of U.S. military efforts, a sign of the country’s importance as well as the urgent need to bring resolution to the conflict.
The Middle East and North Africa have seen more change in the last three months than in the previous fifty years and the current turmoil will have far-reaching and, in the short-run, adverse economic implications both within the region and beyond.
As protests spread through the Middle East, Turkish political parties are preparing for an election this summer that will likely spark significant political reforms, including the possibility of a new constitution.
The August 2008 war resulted in Russia’s recognition of the sovereignty of both Abkhazia and South Ossetia and the deterioration of both regions’ relationship with Tbilisi. Now, reconciliation with the divided communities is one of the main priorities for the Georgian government.
The latest uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have put socioeconomic issues at the forefront of the political debate, and achieving a more inclusive growth has become a key challenge for the region's governments.
As Turkey's influence in the Middle East continues to grow, it is important to understand the dynamics of the changing relations between Turkey and the Arab countries of the Middle East and their regional implications.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the revolutionary change sweeping across the Arab world may provide a distinct opportunity to push for a lasting settlement between the Arabs and Israelis.
With American troops scheduled to begin withdrawing in July and the summer fighting season still to come, the war in Afghanistan is at a critical point.
Transportation greenhouse gas emissions represent a common challenge to the United States and European Union in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.