PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION EVENT
Reuters/Max Rossi - The logo of the next G8 Summit is unveiled in Rome.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
A new American president must model leadership for a global era, partnering with other powers to build an international security system for the 21st Century. On January 15, Carlos Pascual will present his recommendations to President-elect Obama on how to restore credible American leadership; galvanize cooperative action against major global challenges; and revitalize key international institutions.
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Transnational Security Threats, The Presidential Transition, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Terrorism
SPOTLIGHT: Middle East
Reuters/Baz Ratner - An Israeli soldier prepares a heavy machine gun atop a tank before moving towards the northern Gaza Strip.
Martin S. Indyk, January 19, 2009
Martin Indyk, director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, argues that there is an opportunity in the Gaza crisis for the new president to achieve a better future for Palestinians and Israelis. The immediate objective, says Indyk, is a sustainable cease-fire, but then President Obama should urgently to paint his vision of a comprehensive resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict, summoning all leaders of goodwill to the task.
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Middle East, Gaza Crisis, Arab-Israeli Relations, The Presidential Transition, Diplomacy
PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION
Reuters/Steve Marcus - Mirrors channelling sunlight at Acciona's Nevada Solar One power plant in Boulder City, Nevada.
Monday, January 12, 2009
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
President-elect Obama is preparing plans for an immediate economic stimulus package. At the same time, his new administration must consider how to make investments that will stabilize and strengthen our economy over the long term. After opening remarks by Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Bruce Katz and Robert Puentes presented their recommendations on bolstering infrastructure and investing in other economic drivers that can enhance long-term prosperity.
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Infrastructure, Competitiveness, U.S. Economic Recovery, U.S. Economy, Cities