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Public officials tend to be risk-averse in matters with potential political consequences; now they must become risk-savvy. Here are 10 ideas on how to make that happen.
Gary Hart | Posted 10.22.2009 | World
More can be done in linking national research laboratories, networking financial regulatory regimes, linking universities, networking environmental protection efforts, and the list goes on.
AP | MATTHEW LEE | Posted 10.11.2009 | World
ZURICH — Turkey and Armenia signed a landmark agreement Saturday to establish diplomatic relations and open their sealed border after a century ...
Jim Luce | Posted 09.24.2009 | New York
Asia Society president Vishakha Desai says, "Ours is a complex institution, and those experiencing it can describe it in the same way the blind men touch and describe an elephant."
Gilles Dorronsoro | Posted 09.19.2009 | World
In all my visits to Afghanistan since 1988, I have never seen as high a level of distrust and hostility between Pashtuns and other ethnic groups as I have witnessed this year.
Colleen Turner | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics
At home and abroad, the words of our leaders obviously matter. Why then do presidents, cabinet members and congressional leaders so often say things that make matters worse, not better?
Rep. Diane Watson | Posted 08.20.2009 | World
A solution to the Cyprus Problem is in the best interest of the Greek Cypriots, the Turkish Cypriots, and the greater global community -- a fact that nobody understands better than the Cypriots themselves.
James Zogby | Posted 08.10.2009 | Politics
It is clear that the Obama Administration is making a real effort to press Israel to suspend all settlement construction -- using, at times, language not heard since the time of President Carter.
Lily Riahi | Posted 07.27.2009 | Green
Lily Riahi speaks with Hans Jørgen Koch about why we need the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) especially given the existence of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Lily Riahi | Posted 07.19.2009 | Green
After three decades of resistance, the first and only intergovernmental agency to focus solely on renewable energy development is finally ready to launch on July 1st.
Lorelei Kelly | Posted 07.06.2009 | World
We need to step back, take a deep breath and realize that we are at a turning point -- where all of our middle east relationships converge.
Carol Peasley | Posted 05.22.2009 | World
Calling aid "dead" may sell books, but it does little to further the real debate. Too much is at stake for oversimplification. It's really her premise that should be dead on arrival.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom | Posted 03.06.2009 | World
The degree to which the economies of the U.S. and the PRC have become intertwined makes it essential for Obama to familiarize himself with Chinese realities.
antiwar.com | Doug Bandow | Posted 03.02.2009 | World
Much of the world has greeted the transfer of power from President George W. Bush to President Barack Obama with sighs of relief if not shouts of joy....
Josh Ruxin | Posted 02.20.2009 | World
I'd like to go back to Rwanda or Kenya or Ethiopia on Jan. 20. I could point to the TV and say: "Look. Listen. This is what it means to be American."
Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 01.29.2009 | Politics
What if, just like us, other countries are content to let America be in the crosshairs of terrorist regimes and turn a jaundiced eye rather than roll their sleeves up and help?
Lauri Lyons | Posted 01.10.2009 | World
What is America? Growing up, I have been able to view the country from several perspectives: Black, female, first-generation American, and a former military child.
Nancy Northup | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics
Hillary understands that the mere recognition of rights is not enough: they must improve the lives and health of women.
Brian Burton and David Capezza | Posted 01.05.2009 | World
Russia cannot understand why the U.S. continually sets up social networks to take in more friends, while socially-awkward Russia has trouble making friends at all.
Martin Savidge | Posted 01.04.2009 | World
We'd never give up Texas. It embodies much of America's essence. Kashmir is Texas to India -- unfortunately, it's also the same to Pakistan.
Jeff Johnson | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics
Everyone from local Dutch youth leaders to former African and European heads of state expressed their excitement and confidence in the change possible from an Obama administration.
Martin Savidge | Posted 12.08.2008 | Media
When it comes to seeing the world change and history made one of the best seats from which to watch is the anchor chair... and this week what a view.
Shirin Sadeghi | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics
The US needs Iran right now: the War on Terror is in shambles and Iran remains the only stable force in the region that can bring resolution to the rapidly deteriorating problems faced by the US.
Martin Savidge | Posted 11.26.2008 | Politics
We may not yet know if he is a Republican or Democrat, but it's clear the next president will have to be an internationalist.
Rick Horowitz | Posted 10.26.2008 | Politics
The aide also wondered about Palin's repeated references to Belgian waffles.
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William S. Becker | Posted 11.04.2009 | Green