International Organizations

Following the Second World War, the United States and its democratic allies sought to create a rules-based international order to guarantee stability and prosperity for their societies. Understanding that international cooperation was crucial to tackle global issues and ensure peace, multilateral organizations were created to facilitate discussion, pool resources, mediate conflict, and coordinate joint action. Whether focusing on security, economics, health, the environment, or energy, these organizations are vital forums of international engagement and global problem-solving.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2016

US Disengagement from Middle East ‘Raises a Question About American Values’

By Ashish Kumar Sen

On the eve of the US-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Riyadh on April 21, Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, President of the Emirates Policy Center in Abu Dhabi, discusses key challenges in the United States’ relationship with its Arab Gulf partners, the cost of US disengagement, and the Iranian threat. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi shared her views in an […]

International Organizations Iran

MENASource

Apr 19, 2016

The Missing Multilateralism: Building Institutional Relations between the US and the GCC

By Jessica Ashooh

Ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to the GCC Summit in Riyadh, the focus from the White House is all on the immediate. In what is likely the last trip to the Gulf of the Obama presidency, issues like the war against the Islamic State (ISIS) and Iranian regional activities dominate. The agenda for the […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Bremain vs Brexit

Apr 19, 2016

TTIP & Trade in Action – April 13, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Secretary of State John Kerry concluded a global trip in Los Angeles this week and spoke at the Pacific Council on International Trade to defend international free trade deals, criticizing the current presidential candidates for playing up on “fear and anger.”

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Event Recap

Apr 18, 2016

Europe’s Staying Power, with European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis

By Benjamin Knudsen

On April 15 Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commission Vice President for the Euro and Social Dialogue, discussed the state of the European economy, citing its resilience under difficult circumstances and stressing the need for improvement in three areas: increasing investments, deepening structural reforms, and consolidating responsible fiscal policies. Vice President Dombrovskis also addressed current migration and […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Apr 18, 2016

Institutionalizing Ties and Rebuilding Relations

By Kristian Coates Ulrichsen

As President Barack Obama heads to the region one last time, US-Gulf relations are at their lowest point in the past three decades. Relations have come under significant strain since 2011, driven by a general dissatisfaction among ruling elites in the Gulf with the administration’s approach to regional affairs. A variety of factors have contributed […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Bremain vs Brexit

Apr 16, 2016

David Cameron: Brexit and Breakup?

By John M. Roberts

David Cameron is in danger of going down in history as the most disastrous British Prime Minister since Lord North lost the thirteen colonies in the American War of Independence more than 200 years ago. This is not because of his policies on austerity, welfare reform or foreign affairs, but simply because of the constitutional […]

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Apr 15, 2016

‘Strong Economy and Sense of Unity’ Needed to Address Europe’s Challenges

By Susan Haigh

The European Commission’s economic policy priorities have remained unchanged since last year’s World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings; Europe’s political and societal context in which these policies must be implemented, however, has changed fundamentally, according to a European Commission official. The 2016 World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings that bring together financial leaders […]

Europe & Eurasia European Union

New Atlanticist

Apr 15, 2016

Norway’s Foreign Minister: Migrant Crisis Underscores Need to Prevent Fragile States Turning into Failed States

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The migrant crisis straining Europe and security challenges in North Africa and the Middle East have made it imperative for a concerted effort to prevent fragile states from becoming failed states, Norway’s Foreign Minister, Børge Brende, said on April 14. “Never before has security and prosperity in Europe depended so much on security and prosperity […]

European Union International Organizations

Event Recap

Apr 15, 2016

Briefing by Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Toby Lanzer

By Africa Center

On Friday, April 15, the Africa Center hosted Toby Lanzer, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, for a luncheon roundtable on peace and security in the Sahel region.

International Organizations Nigeria

MENASource

Apr 15, 2016

In Year of Summits, Weighing the Benefits and Challenges of NATO-GCC Cooperation

By Owen Daniels

The passports of high-ranking NATO and GCC officials seem to tell a tale of impending dialogue in the coming days. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s recent flights to Kuwait, the UAE, and Washington, and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al-Zayani’s visit to Brussels presage talk of the GCC working with NATO […]

International Organizations NATO

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