Nonproliferation and Global Security
The Iranian elections in June 2009, talk of pulling U.S. nuclear warheads out of Europe, and Obama’s support for a ‘global zero’ concept have reinvigorated non-proliferation discourse. Thus far, highlights of the programme have included a roundtable led by George Perkovich in Berlin with senior officials from the German government, including Klaus-Peter Gottwald and Rolf Nikel, and a panel discussion on Iran between Thérèse Delpech and Karim Sadjadpour at the Carnegie Europe New Vision Conference.
Next Generation NATO: A Conversation With Madeleine Albright & Jeroen van der Veer
Following consultations which began in September 2009, the NATO-appointed Group of Experts chaired by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, presented its findings on the Alliance’s future to NATO Secretary General Rasmussen and members of the North Atlantic Council on May 17th.
The Global Nuclear Order—Build or Break?
The Obama administration recently concluded a two-day Nuclear Security Summit, which saw world leaders endorse the U.S.-led initiative to secure all nuclear weapons from terrorists’ grasp in the next four years. A number of pressing and controversial issues still remain on the global nuclear agenda, however.
Security Jam Session
Members of the defense and security community came together with representatives from civil society, NGOs, academia, industry, and the media in an online conference designed to analyze and clarify the changing threats to international peace.
Managing Iran's Nuclear Ambitions?
Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose a challenge to international nonproliferation goals. The international community must find a way to ensure Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology while preventing Iran from developing atomic weapons.
NATO and Russia: A New Beginning
In his first major foreign policy address, NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, presented the basis for a new strategic partnership with Russia, laying out the specific areas where practical cooperation could be extended.
Foreign Minister Lavrov on Russia-U.S. Relations: Perspectives and Prospects for the New Agenda
Sergey V. Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, discussed the outlook for Russian–U.S. relations, including the prospects for “resetting” the relationship.
Pushing the Reset Button in U.S.-Russian Relations?
On issues ranging from energy security to Iranian proliferation and Afghanistan, U.S.-Russia cooperation remains vital.
Luncheon: Whither U.S.-Russia Relations?
Experts discuss the future of START negotiations.
Keynote: Nuclear Industry's Role in Nonproliferation
If export controls and international safeguards standards are tightened, a nuclear renaissance will not necessarily increase proliferation risk.
U.S.-China Climate Change Cooperation
Minister Xie Zhenhua of China and Senator Maria Cantwell discussed U.S.-China climate cooperation, stressing that China and the U.S. are already engaging in dialogue and taking important action.
The Next Generation of Security Threats - Reprogramming NATO?
At a lunch debate co-hosted with the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, Jamie Shea and Ashley J. Tellis discussed new, emerging security risks and provided an outlook on how and if NATO should respond.
The International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament: Breaking the Stalemate
The co-chairs of the International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and former Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi, gave a briefing at the Carnegie Endowment on the Commission’s progress and future direction following meetings with senior officials in the Obama administration.
The West: Last Gasp or Making a Comeback?
The emergence of non-democratic powers and tensions in the Atlantic Alliance over disagreements on global issues raise doubts about the ability of 'the West' to lead the international political system.
Where Now For the United States After the Election?
Jessica T. Mathews on Obama's victory, transatlantic cooperation and U.S. foreign policy during the next administration.
Iran: A Test-Case for A New U.S. Administration and Its International Partners
Debate on how best the new U.S. administration and its international partners should engage Iran.
The Afghanistan Debate Forum
On the eve of the international donors’ conference for Afghanistan, Carnegie Europe convened a day of discussions in Paris between Afghan leaders, top NATO representatives and other international experts, on the priorities for Afghanistan over the next five years and how the roles of NATO and the EU should evolve.
Dealing with Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: What Future Strategy for the International Community?
A high-level panel on Iran held in Berlin, Germany, and hosted by Carnegie Europe on March 11, 2008.
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