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Microfinance and Enterprise Development (MED): Effective Tools to Eradicate Poverty?

This report summarizes the key points raised in Microfinance and Enterprise Development (MED). These development supports can be the effective tool to alleviate poverty in developing countries? This i... Read More...

Special Report: Challenges for the Next U.S. President

IA-Forum presents a diverse collection of commentaries reflecting on the George W. Bush Administration's handling of key international challenges, and what the authors hope to see from the Barack Obam... Read More...

Czech EU Presidency

The Czech Republic's EU presidency will not only be a test of the new member state's European commitment, but also of the maturity of Czech politics, says Eline De Ridder. (EU Observer, 01/14/2009) Read More...

IA-Forum Interview: Seppo Honkapohja

IA-Forum speaks with Bank of Finland Board of Governors member Seppo Honkapohja about the current financial crisis and Finland's own financial crisis in the early 1990s. By Neal Wells (11/10/2008) Read More...

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Threat to Free Trade, Threat to Progress

The crisis of the financial markets could all-too easily be turned into vast economic crisis if political meddling and populist resentments manage to infringe on free trade. By George A. Pieler and Je... Read More...

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EU energy and climate policy - two years on

This Issue Paper by Jørgen Henningsen argues that there is still some way to go to translate this into efficient policy responses, and contains a number of recommendations for action to achieve the EU... Read More...

Kosovo’s Fragile Transition

Major violence has been avoided but the calm is deceptive in newly independent Kosovo. Divisions between Albanian and Serb areas have widened. (Crisis Group, 09/25/2008) Read More...

European Conflict Prevention:Is There a Role for the European Union Presidency in Policy-Making?

This paper explores the potential influence of the EU Presidency over decision- and policy-formulation. It argues that its role, namely in the field of European conflict prevention, is far more releva... Read More...

Is Ukraine next?

With Georgia in pieces, Ukraine could be the next to fall to Russia's territorial ambition, separatist sentiment and economic realities, writes Andrey Kurkov (New Statesman, 09/04/2008). Read More...

Chechnya's Revival

Chechnya is at a crossroads. It is not the great success story it wants the world to believe. But hope and the belief in the future are returning brick by brick. By Peter Lavelle (The Moscow Times, 0... Read More...

After the Irish said No

Ireland must have a profound internal debate to identify precisely what it is they don't like about the Lisbon Treaty, writes British MEP Richard Corbett. (EU Observer, 06/13/2008) Read More...

Georgia and Russia: Clashing over Abkhazia

The dispute in the South Caucasus is now in a new and dangerously confrontational phase. All sides need to recognise the risks in current policies, cool their rhetoric and take some pragmatic steps to... Read More...

Competition ensured the selection of the best quality tanker

Reps. Murtha, Pelosi and Tiahrt all want to give Boeing the contract for refueling tankers the Air Force awarded to Northrop Grumman/Airbus. A classic protectionist move, conveniently combined with a ... Read More...

Liberal reforms no threat to social Europe

Author argues that market liberalization in Europe does not necessarily have to lead to increased social inequality. (Centre for European Reform, (05/03/2008) Read More...

In Search of its Mission: NATO and the Ukraine

Russia's resistance should not be a determining factor - either contra or pro - in the Ukraine's quest to be a member of NATO. By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler (IA-Forum, 04/17/2008) Read More...

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IA-Forum Interview: Cas Mudde

International Affairs Forum speaks with Cas Mudde, author of the book 'Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe', about the recent formation of a pan-European far-right party. By Jason Miks... Read More...

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IA-Forum Interview: Bjørn Lomborg

IA-Forum speaks with Bjørn Lomborg, author of the book "Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Climate Change," about the debate on climate change. By Trenton Truitt (IA-Forum, 11/05/07) Read More...

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Terrorist Attacks in the United Kingdom: More Faces of al-Qaeda

The authors describe the recently attempted terrorist attacks in the UK and explain how they could impact British counterterrorism policies in the early days of Prime Minister’s Gordon’s term. By Sim... Read More...

East Europe's past should not remain hidden

The author describes how the lack of dealing with criminals in former Eastern European communist regimes impedes current democratic development in the region. To rectify this problem, the author sugg... Read More...

IA Forum Interview with Dr Dennis Tray

IA Forum discusses issues surrounding the World Bank/IMF with Dr. Dennis de Tray, Vice President at the Center for Global Development. (By Dimitri Neos) Read More...

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Case Closed: The Debate about Global Warming is Over

Greenhouse gases are an air pollution problem, and in the past have cost significantly less to fix than projected, while declining faster than expected. This gives cause to hope that artificial greenh... Read More...

New Era of Discord for Russia and West

Paul Reynolds makes the case that the dispute between Russia and the US over the US missile defence system in Europe and the Russian targeting of missiles on Europe is only one facet of the larger tre... Read More...

Global Warming: Who Loses--And Who Wins?

If Earth's climate changes meaningfully, there could be broad-based disruption of the global economy unparalleled by an event other than World War II. Huge sums will be made and lost if the global cli... Read More...

Sarkozy’s Victory and the Future of U.S.-French Relations

The author discusses how the rise of Nicolas Sarkozy to the French presidency could positively affect US-French bilateral relations but also notes the challenges that lie ahead relating to the war in ... Read More...

Dialogue Radio: #676 The Voice of Law

Interview with Jed Rubenfeld, who discusses the difference between American and European views of the purpose and future of international organizations and international law. He bases his argument on... Read More...

Blair Endorses Gordon Brown as His Successor

As widely expected, Blair endorsed Gordon Brown as his desired successor. Article looks at what this means for Britain and her Economy. By Alan Cowell (NY Times, 05/11/07) Read More...

Dialogue Radio: #698 Globalization: The Goal that Failed

Interview with John Ralston Saul. He describes what he sees as the overemphasis of self-interest in policy and politics. He explains how this has led to a climate of managerial policies instead of lea... Read More...

European bank mergers

Article looks at the significance of the proposed takeover of ABN AMRO and the effects it will have on European banking and whether it will lead to a long overdue integrated pan-European banking secto... Read More...

The United States Should Welcome a New Era for Kosovo

The author explains why it is in the interests of the US, EU, NATO, and the UN to push for full independence in Kosovo. Without resolution on the territory’s final status, little progress can be made... Read More...

EU Needs to Return Power to Its Members

The author discusses the general popular discontent with the EU and current problems facing Europe. Additionally, he argues that power needs to be restored to member states instead of an increased em... Read More...

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