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Global Security Forum 2012: Turkey-Iran-Russia: Dynamics Old and New

sherry — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0400

Global Security Forum 2012

ian — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Follow @CSIS_org on Twitter #GSF2012.

CSIS hosts the 2012 Global Security Forum. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

Schieffer Series: Redefining the Front Lines: Anthony Shadid and Foreign Reporting in the 21st Century

ian — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted the next session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues

Redefining the Front Lines: Anthony Shadid and Foreign Reporting in the 21st Century

Moderated by

Water and Food Security Challenges: Regional Perspectives

jnagel — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Project on Global Water Policy and Global Food Security Project for a public discussion regarding the challenges that developing nations face in efficiently managing water resources as they increase food production to meet the needs of growing populations.

Algeria Amidst North Africa's Transformation

dholodnik — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Algeria responded actively to popular demands for political openness in the last year, and these reforms will come into full effect in 2012, according to H.E. Mourad Medelci, the Algerian minister of foreign affairs. Medelci spoke to a group of about 50 at CSIS on January 13, 2012.

Youth in Revolt?

dholodnik — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been spared the unrest that recently swept many of its neighbors in the Middle East. Although many perceive a high degree of stability, the country faces many of the same socioeconomic ills that helped spark uprisings elsewhere: a massive youth bulge, high unemployment, an education gap, and gender inequality. Dr.

Gulf Roundtable: High Ambitions and Hard Realities: A View from the Gulf

dholodnik — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The countries of the Arab Gulf are approaching a crucial set of decisions about their economic and social development. Near-term wealth and complex incentive structures make the problems more difficult to solve, but no less important. Dr.

Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership

kate — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:30:00 -0400

Presentation by
Haim Malka
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Middle East Program
and commentary from

Dr. Oded Eran
Director, Institute for National Security Studies, Israel

CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Briefers include:

Jon B. Alterman, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the CSIS Europe Program and former deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs

Gulf Roundtable: Iran's Maritime Evolution

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Dr. David B. Crist (Senior Historian for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Commander Joshua Himes (CSIS Navy Fellow) discussed Iran's martime capabilities and aspirations and highlighted implications for the region and the United States at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by CSIS on July 7, 2011.

What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?

azikibayeva — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:30:00 -0400

On June 28, 2011 the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation hosted a one-day conference entitled, "What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?" The conference panels focused on the following key issues: How and Why the Arab Spring Happened; Implications of the Arab Spring for Ce

Schieffer Series: The Arab Spring Moves into Summer

ian — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosted:

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues

Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

“The Arab Spring Moves into Summer”

Moderated by

Global Security Forum 2011: The New Security Dynamic in the Mediterranean

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:15:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This session will explore the new security dynamic of the Mediterranean region caused by the dramatic upheavals of North Africa and the economic pressures on Europe.

Gulf Roundtable: A GCC Strategy for Counter-Piracy?

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Pirates’ bounties have never been more bountiful in the Arabian Sea. Despite a multi-national counter-piracy effort in the region, pirates are pursuing increasingly lucrative targets with unprecedented skill and sophistication. The GCC states, whose economies rely heavily on maritime trade through the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, feel the piracy threat acutely but have th

Gulf Roundtable: Eyes on Bahrain

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:30:00 -0500

The unrest raging in Bahrain is hardly surprising. The Bahraini uprising feeds on old political tensions, according to Kristin Smith Diwan, professor of international relations at American University's School of International Service, and is part of a genuine call for a more representative government. Fred Wehrey, senior policy analyst at the RAND Corporation, believes the disc

Gulf Roundtable: Scarcity and Strategy in the GCC

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:30:00 -0500

Resource scarcity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will challenge the same political and economic structures that resource abundance has helped shore up. Dr. Toby Jones and Dr. Eckart Woertz discussed these challenges at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by the CSIS Middle East Program on February 25, 2011.

Schieffer Series: Implications of the Uprising in Egypt

ian — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism invite you to the next session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues
Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

"Implications of the Uprising in Egypt"

Moderated by:

Bob Schieffer
Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News;
Anchor, CBS News’ “Face the Nation”

Panelists:

Dr. Abderrahim Foukara
Head of Operations, Al Jazeera United States Branch;
Host, Min Washington (From Washington)

Nancy Youssef
Chief Pentagon Correspondent, McClatchy Newspapers

Dr. Jon Alterman
Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Middle East Program

Gulf Roundtable: From Soldiers to Diplomats: the U.S. Civil-Military Transition in Iraq

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:00 -0500

Mark Matthews gave an account of the different types of transitions that U.S. civil-military planning will have to navigate under the new Iraqi government at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by the CSIS Middle East Program on December 14, 2010.

Gulf Roundtable: From Soldiers to Diplomats: the U.S. Civil-Military Transition in Iraq

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:00 -0500

GCC concerns about Iranian influence in Iraq are “overplayed,” according to Mark Matthews, former Director of Strategy, Plans and Assessment for U.S. Forces in Iraq.

Clear Gold

ian — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500

On the occasion of the publication of

Clear Gold:

Water as a Strategic Resource in the Middle East

The CSIS Middle East Program is pleased to host an event highlighting the importance of water to regional stability.

With a keynote address by

Gulf Roundtable: Iran, the Bomb, and Gulf Security

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:30:00 -0400

When it comes to its nuclear program, Iran's government seeks to manipulate any U.S.

Iran: Addressing the Nuclear Threat

mentman — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Middle East Program held a Gulf Roundtable featuring

The Honorable Howard L. Berman
Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee

On

"Iran: Addressing the Nuclear Threat"

Moderated by

Pulling Their Weight: Deepening Partnerships for Middle East Security with Congressman Gary Ackerman

ian — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0400

Event Transcript

The CSIS Middle East Program hosted an event with Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY)
Chairman, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Gulf Roundtable: The Conventional Military Balance in the Gulf

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:00 -0400

In a conventional war against Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would almost certainly win, according to Dr. Anthony Cordesman, the Burke Chair in Strategy at CSIS. Cordesman offered his assessment of Iran’s military capabilities and potential responses to them at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by the CSIS Middle East Program on June 24, 2010.

Gulf Roundtable: Saudi Arabia: Domestic Dynamics and Regional Policies

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:30:00 -0400

Saudi debate on a range of social and regional policy issues has expanded considerably over the last five years. Much of this discussion is driven by the media which has expanded its coverage of women’s rights, freedom of speech, and government accountability.

Global Security Forum

ian — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:30:00 -0400

Global Security Forum: A review of the top security issues on our horizon

This forum is made possible with support from Finmeccanica

AGENDA

Opening Address 8:00-8:45:

Adapting to Tomorrow’s Strategic Challenges

General James E. Cartwright, USMC
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Gulf Roundtable: Regional Reverberations: What If Israel Strikes Iran?

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:30:00 -0400

If Israel struck Iran militarily, experts say, Iran would likely seek to retaliate against U.S. and GCC interests in the Gulf, Iran and Afghanistan. While Dr. Gary Sick argued that the aftermath of such a strike would be so profound as to make it both undesirable and unlikely, Dr. Kenneth Katzman suggested that contingencies are already in place to help manage the consequences.

Gulf Roundtable: Trouble in the Backyard: Yemen and the GCC

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500

At its March Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Professor Bernard Haykel for a discussion on the role the GCC countries - and particularly Saudi Arabia - can play to help alleviate Yemen's domestic troubles.

The Dynamics of North African Terror

mDziuban — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:45:00 -0500

Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond.

Gulf Roundtable: The UAE 123 Nuclear Agreement: A Model for the Region?

mDziuban — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400

At its October Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering for a discussion of the UAE 123 nuclear agreement and its implications for civilian nuclear cooperation in the Middle East, and for the creation of a global framework for addressing the challenges of proliferation and enrichment.

Press Briefing: UN General Assembly and G20

ian — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a press briefing on the upcoming UN General Assembly and the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh.

Briefers include:

Gulf Roundtable: The New Silk Road

mDziuban — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0400

For the first time in modern history, China has surpassed the United States as the largest exporter to the Middle East, with revenues totaling around $60 billion per year. Ben Simpfendorfer, chief China Economist for the Royal Bank of Scotland, suggests that the figure reflects a “historical rebalancing” in the global economy and that China-Middle East ties will continue to grow.

Statesmen's Forum: Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

ian — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Gulf Roundtable hosted a Statesmen's Forum with Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for a speech titled, "Security and Stability in the Broader Middle East: A Cooperative Approach." John Hamre, president and CEO of CSIS, introduced Chairman Mullen.

The Bet: Gulf Investment and the Future of Oil Demand

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0400

As fluctuating oil prices continue to affect both producers and consumers throughout the world, PFC Energy consultant Roger Diwan offered his insights into the particular role of oil investment within the Gulf States.

CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama's Trip to The Middle East and Europe

sherry — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to the Middle East and Europe.

China's Soft Power in the Developing World

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0400

CSIS Scholars presented findings from their latest publication China’s Soft Power and Implications for the United States: Cooperation and Competition in the Developing World

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Session I: Chinese Views of Soft Power

Bonnie Glaser, Senior Associate, Freeman Chair of China Studies

Gulf Roundtable: UAE 1-2-3 Agreement

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, discussed the UAE’s proposed civilian nuclear energy program at a CSIS Gulf Roundtable on January 14, 2009. He was joined by his colleagues H.E.

Gulf Roundtable: Making Sense of Gulf Economic Trends

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Mohsin S. Khan is director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund, and a leading expert on Gulf economics. He joined the IMF in 1972 as an economist in the Financial Studies Division of the Research Department, where he has held a range of senior positions, including Advisor, Assistant Director, and Senior Advisor.

Gulf Roundtable: Iraq's Reintegration into the Gulf

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Gregory Gause is a professor of political science at the University of Vermont and a leading scholar of Gulf foreign policy in the United States.

Schieffer Series: Assessing U.S. Policy Towards Iran

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted the fifth CSIS-Schieffer School of Journalism Dialogue in Journalism and Public Policy.

Launch of "The Vital Triangle: China, the United States, and the Middle East"

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Jon Alterman's Presentation Video with Slides (.mov, 23:42)

CSIS Press Briefing: President's Trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:45:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted a briefing for members of the media on the President’s upcoming trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

Gulf Roundtable: Recentering the Global Economy: Gulf capital and the future of wealth

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

“U.S. companies have no choice but to depend on sovereign wealth funds for assets,” stated Daniel Gross, Newsweek’s chief economic columnist. A growing supply of dollar-based capital piling up on the balance sheets of foreign governments has intersected with a sudden demand for capital in the United States. These conditions have created opportunities for U.S.

Gulf Roundtable: Iraq after the Surge: Implications for the Gulf States

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Joost Hiltermann is Deputy Program Director for Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group (ICG). Based in Istanbul, he manages a team of analysts conducting research throughout the region on the drivers and risks of armed conflict. The program’s latest report is entitled Iraq’s Civil War, the Sadrists and the Surge.

Gulf Roundtable: The New Rules of the Game: Global Wealth and the Global Economy

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

While the Arab Gulf is enjoying a huge windfall as oil revenues have skyrocketed, the region continues to face serious economic challenges, according to Ahmed Saeed of Cerberus Capital.

Building Stability in North Africa: Prospects and Challenges

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

North Africa is emerging as a pivotal region in global affairs. As a major energy supplier and key front on the global war on terror, developments in North Africa have a significant impact on regional as well as global trends. Opportunities for constructive engagement abound, yet legitimate concerns about long term stability remain unanswered.

China-Abu Dhabi Conference

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400

In October 2007, the Middle East Program held a conference in Abu Dhabi entitled "China, the United States and the Middle East: Diplomacy, Strategy and the Triangular Relationship."

Gulf Roundtable: Iran: Meeting the Military Challenge

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Middle East Program hosted Michael Eisenstadt and Fred Wehrey to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead in facing the Iranian military.

The Way Forward in Iraq with Amb. David Satterfield

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ambassador David M.

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Gulf Roundtable: The Gulf's Shia: Toward Loyalty or Rebellion?

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

National identity trumps sectarian identity among the Shi’a populations of the Arab Gulf, stated J.E. Peterson, an expert on the history and politics of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states who is affiliated with the University of Arizona. He analyzed the current state of the Gulf Shi’a for the third session of the CSIS Gulf Roundtable on July 12, 2007.

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