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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
November 9 marks the twenty-year anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. With protests in the week prior totaling over one million, refugees were allowed to exit directly through crossing points between East Berlin and West Berlin and all along the border. In the days and weeks to follow the Wall would continue to fall, leading the way for Germany’s reunification. Experts from around the halls of Brookings respond to this historic anniversary.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Lisbon Treaty has raised many questions regarding governance of the European Union. Federiga Bindi explains why she believes European Council will use its October meeting to choose the new European Commission.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses Italy's role in shaping today's climate for international relations in the future.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Lisbon Treaty finally secured Irish ratification on October 2, but there are still many obstacles to overcome before the EU can put Lisbon into action. The treaty is not yet fully ratified and many key details, including the selection of leaders to fill the High Representative and EU President posts, remain unresolved. Federiga Bindi explains why Lisbon is important, and describes the intricate negotiation process the EU will undergo in coming months.
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Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi explores topics of discussion in the lead-up to the G8 summit in Italy. Bindi points to high-level meetings prior to the summit as hopeful examples of participants speaking freely on issues of global concern like climate change and nuclear proliferation.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Binda believes the recent G8 foreign ministers meeting in Trieste has set the stage for pragmatic and operative discussions at the upcoming G8 summit. Bindi examines key issues of the debate including Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation and the future role of the European Union in global governance.
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Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi argues that the recent NATO summit provided Europe with an opportunity to fulfill promises and contribute to a successful outcome in Afghanistan. Since the solution in Afghanistan will need more than military success, Bindi outlines ways in which Europe can contribute to building governance and rule-of-law structures.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On April 2, international leaders, including representatives of regional organizations, will meet in London for the second G-20 Summit. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Managing Global Insecurity project at Brookings have launched a special online forum asking experts and policy-makers from the G-20 nations to submit commentary on what their country hopes to accomplish at the meeting.
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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On the occasion of the first meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, Federiga Bindi discusses the state of Italy-U.S. relations and suggests ways to improve them.
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Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi offers comments and personal observations from a European and Italian point of view on the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States and his inaugural address.
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Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
After two years of “Europe for Obama”, it’s time to focus on the points of common interest between the new U.S. president and the European Union. Will there be stronger cooperation between the two sides of the Atlantic? What kind of Europe will welcome President Obama next spring? Federiga Bindi offers insights into the future of the U.S.-European relationship under Obama’s leadership.
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Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi, Charles Kupchan and Justin Vaisse argue that French President Nicolas Sarkozy occasionally overplayed his hand while France held the EU's rotating presidency from July to December 2008. But on balance, they say, his EU leadership provided exactly the kind of international activism that Europeans want and America needs.
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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to respond to the international financial crisis. The Managing Global Insecurity project and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a special online forum of global perspectives on the summit. The result is an intriguing glimpse into pivotal issues that will continue to dominate discussions about the crisis.
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses the recent crisis in Georgia. (Italian)
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi writes about Italy in regards to European policies and integration.
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Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi assesses Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe and Russia's veto of proposed United Nations sanctions against the country. (Italian)
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Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses Italy’s inclusion in the 5+1 Group and negotiations with Iran. (Italian with translation available)
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Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Following the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters, Federiga Bindi believes the process should continue on as planned rather than sacking or changing the treaty. Bindi remarks that membership in the European Union is not obligatory and notes Ireland can still co-exist happily without destroying hopes for further integration across the continent.
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Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi writes about the end of the democratic primary process and the victory of Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton. (Italian)
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Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses the U.S. presidential election. (Italian)
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Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi analyzes Silvio Berlusconi's recent return to power following elections where he won with an overwhelming majority. Bindi argues that the elections will have a lasting impact on Italy's future.
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Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses the 2008 presidential campaigns (Italian).
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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi discusses the U.S. primaries.
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Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi assesses the collapse of the Prodi government in Italy.
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Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi assesses President George W. Bush's final State of the Union addres.
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Federiga Bindi assesses President George W. Bush's final State of the Union addres.