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All items tagged ReformOpen Think Tank ArticlesGlobal Must Read ArticlesNovember 3, 2008 | How to Solve the Financial CrisisWith the financial crisis still in full progress, political leaders are ready to cooperate. ++ As politicians negotiate next week, they have to realize that the economy is still too unstable to carry out extensive reforms. ++ Discussions are needed to evaluate the roots of the crisis, followed by talks about “substantive reforms.” ++ An “international high level group of non governmental ... MoreSeptember 30, 2008 | Rescue the Rescue PlanThe rejection of the rescue package, led by Republicans, proved the incompetence of US leadership. ++ Most members of the G.O.P. still believe socialism poses the biggest threat and disregard that today’s economy experiences huge cycles of bubble and burst due to global capital flow. ++ Greater authority is needed. ++ The Congressional plan is not perfect, but it would have stabilized the ... MoreSeptember 24, 2008 | The UN and the State of the WorldToday’s challenges need to be faced with collaboration. ++ The UN is successfully fighting for democracy and human rights in various countries. ++ However, Darfur shows that mandates are empty if they are not backed by resources. ++ The foundation of the UN’s work is accountability, and that can only be maintained if the UN becomes faster, more flexible, and effective. ++ Member states should be ... MoreSeptember 11, 2008 | EU and UN Should Lead International ReformInternational organizations are stretched to their limits and need reform. ++ NATO struggles to produce an effective strategy in Afghanistan, UN peacekeepers are dispersed over the globe, and the EU can only offer fledgling military support in any operation. ++ Yet, the EU and UN are in the best position to lead the much-needed reform of international organizations. ++ The UN has a critical ... MoreJuly 18, 2008 | The G8 is Losing RelevanceWe live in a global economy, yet we have no effective system to manage a global economy. ++ The G8 leaders like to think they can handle global challenges such as global warming. ++ Yet, the dispute between industrial and emerging market economies regarding cutting emissions showed the G8’s lack of efficiency. ++ There are different proposals for redesigning the G8; one suggestion is to ... MoreJune 13, 2008 | EU and UN: Less Talking, More ActionGlobal issues, such as proliferation, energy security, diseases, and terrorism are not disparate and unconnected, and cannot be settled unilaterally. ++ “Practical multilateralism is a strategic necessity, not a liberal nicety.” ++ The UN Security Council needs to adopt permanent members such as India, Brazil, and South Africa. ++ “Treaty-based-action” should convert the UN into the legalizer ... MoreJune 2, 2008 | Germany Would do Well to Look Towards FrancePresident Sarkozy has announced that citizens of the 2004 EU accession countries will be permitted to work freely in France beginning in July. ++ This development contrasts sharply with Germany where “borders will remain firmly shut for another three years.” ++ While wage modernization and the boom enjoyed by export partners mean that the short-run looks bright for Germany, the country’s ... More |
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