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Reducing timber loss through responsible management of the world’s forest stock has the power to reduce poverty, conflict, and greenhouse gases. This policy paper details efforts to date and provides comprehensive proposals for much needed action.
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Age of Greed
WPI Senior Fellow Jeff Madrick describes the history of how greed has bred America’s economic ills over the last forty years, and of the men most responsible for them. He recounts the single-minded pursuit of huge personal wealth that has been on the rise in the United States since the 1970s, led by a few individuals who have argued that self-interest guides society more effectively than community concerns.
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How Sanctions Strengthen the Iranian Regime
With the upcoming March elections in Iran, Henry "Chip" Carey talks about how foreign sanctions have buttressed the current regime and undermined reform by weakening the opposition.
Bi-Sectoralism V: Beyond Short-Termism
In the fifth installment of their series on bi-sectoralism, WPI board member Jay Pelosky and Bruce W. Jentleson argue that despite the crises facing the U.S. economy, policymakers and the private sector should focus on long-term strategies to ensure economic prosperity in the future.
Pouring Gas on the Fire: How Nigeria Could Fuel Terrorism
In an interview with John Campbell, former US ambassador to Nigeria, he talks about the current protests against President Goodluck Jonathan's suspension of fuel subsidies and how it could affect the ongoing conflict with Boko Haram.
A Call for Palestinian Patience
Andrew Wilson highlights the steps that Israel and Palestine have to take to make February a fruitful month for their ongoing peace negotiations. In short, Israel must follow through on its promises, and Palestine has to remain patient.
Latest European Export: Taxes
George Pieler and Jens Laurson discuss why the IMF should not give in to the European Union's recent plea for monetary help, especially in light of the EU's proposed carbon-emission charges on foreign air carriers and a financial transactions tax.
Tunisia: After the Revolution
Lily-Hayes Kaufman provides an in-depth look at the optimism and apprehension felt among Tunisians after the Arab Spring, highlighting the need for entrepreneurship, foreign investment, and government transparency.
A Stealth Engagement of Iran?
Gary Sick highlights a few of the perplexing stances made by the Obama administration towards Iran and explains why its response has appeared contradictory.
Guatemala’s Cycles of Crime
President-elect and former military intelligence officer Otto Perez Molina is preparing to take office in Guatemala and promises to fight the drug cartels. Frank Smyth says that will not be enough and that supporting civilian institutions over military institutions is the only way he will succeed. He is hampered however by his association with Guatemalan military intelligence cliques, some of which are involved in the drug trade.
Racism in Russia and the Caucasus
Caucasians face constant racial discrimination in Russia because of their darker skin. Dewaine Farria argues that Putin's nationalist appeals will make it difficult to break this racist mindset.
Israel's Tussle with Europe
As relations between Europe and Israel deteriorate over Israeli expansion of settlements in Palestinian territory, Dr. Andrew Wilson talks about the need for Israel to listen to its European partners' well-meaning criticisms and enlist its support in creating peace in the region.
Five Themes for the Global Economy in 2012
Investment consultant Jay Pelosky looks at what he considers to be the five major themes that will define the global economy in 2012.
Is the Left All Right in Venezuela?
Robert Valencia takes stock of Chavez's current battle with cancer and its national as well as international ramifications, particularly how it will affect the 2012 presidential elections in Venezuela.
An End to Political Murals in Cuba?
Damaso Reyes takes a tour of political murals in the Cuban capital and wonders if the relaxation of government restrictions on private commerce will end the state monopoly on public advertising.
The Soviet Fall and the Arab Spring
In 2011, a wave of protests toppled governments across the Middle East. Rachel Denber looks back on her experience at Human Rights Watch to see what lessons we can learn from the former Soviet Union on making democracy stick.
Passing Out Sandwiches at the Gates of Hell
From the world's largest refugee camp, Dewaine Farria looks at the work of the UN. While acknowledging its failures, Farria says the UN's aid programs often buy enough time for real political solutions to be made.
How the Wukan Revolt Could Change Chinese Politics
The protests in Wukan will change more than just land policy in one village in China's Guangdong province. How Party Secretary Wang Yang handles the farmers' revolt may well determine not only his own political prospects, but also China's future policy direction.
Remembering Vaclav Havel
Veteran journalist Andrew Nagorski looks back on Czech dissident turned president Vaclav Havel, who sparked a revolution with his courage, empathy, and sense of the absurd.
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After Joseph Kabila was sworn in as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, he must now start on fulfilling campaign promises to bring his country into a new period of stability. Megan Camm reports on one issue that he must focus on: land rights.
China vs. the US: Cooperation over Competition (Part 5)
In the conclusion of his speech, Seymour Topping says that in the end, despite their disagreements, China and the U.S. must cooperate to preserve world peace.
North Korea: 20 Years of Solitude
As the world watches the transition of power in North Korea, take a look back at John Delury's piece from the Winter 2008/09 issue of World Policy Journal, in which he argues the best way to deal with the isolated state is not continued sanctions, but through multilateral engagement.
China vs. the US: From Mao's Victory to Nixon's Handshake (Part 4)
In the fourth part of his speech, Seymour Topping reports on Mao's victory, arguing that China's foreign policy was led by security concerns rather than ideology.
Investment and Technology in India
On Bloomberg's "The Hays Advantage" podcast, World Policy Institute board member Jack Rivkin discusses investment, technology, and economic growth in India.
China vs. the US: A Booming China Rejects Western Interference (Part 3)
Seymour Topping reports on Chongqing, a city that represents the future of China.
"Well, Just You Wait!" Putin's Era of Stagnation
A resurgence of classic cartoons suggests that modern Russia has more in common with Brezhnev's torpid era than an innovative superpower. Though he has dominated for over a decade, Putin's fable of stability has become a story of stagnation.
Debating Democracy and Terror
Scott Helfstein and Naureen Fink debate the positive and negative impacts of democratic transitions in the fight against terrorism.
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- Bi-Sectoralism V: Beyond Short-Termism
- Pouring Gas on the Fire: How Nigeria Could Fuel Terrorism
- A Call for Palestinian Patience
- Latest European Export: Taxes
- Tunisia: After the Revolution
- A Stealth Engagement of Iran?
- Guatemala’s Cycles of Crime
- Racism in Russia and the Caucasus
- Israel's Tussle with Europe
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