Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Confronting the global challenges in 2011, from the ongoing war in Afghanistan and a rising China to continuing international economic turmoil, will require an understanding how much has changed and the extent to which the center of gravity in global power has shifted.
A regional approach that pushes for peace between Israel and the entire Arab world will become unavoidable if a bilateral solution between Israel and Palestine is no longer possible.
While new outcomes are not expected on Iran and Syria's nuclear programs at the IAEA's last 2010 Board of Governors meeting, a vote on a nuclear fuel bank is likely to pass despite opposition from some developing countries and members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
As tensions in Lebanon run high, the release of the findings of the UN-backed investigation into the assassination of Rafiq Hariri could inflame passions and lead to conflict between Sunni and Shia communities.
The Lisbon NATO summit is a critical event for making the Alliance between Europe and North America fit the security challenges of the twenty-first century.
As Turkey moves toward national elections in 2011, it remains unclear whether Prime Minister Erdogan’s popularity will further embolden an increasingly assertive foreign policy or if a more democratic Turkey will find ways to reduce friction with the West.
Given the real danger of a currency war, countries should refocus on the impediments to sustainably increasing their domestic demand and give the recovery more time to take hold.
With divisions emerging within the Group of 20, the big players at the upcoming G20 meeting in Seoul will need to work together to avert a currency war and reduce trade tensions.
Despite growing Chinese nationalism, several areas of disagreement with Beijing, and misinterpretation of regional and bilateral issues by the media, the Obama administration has not substantially shifted its stance on China.
President Obama's trip to Asia will be an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relationships, address challenging global issues, and demonstrate U.S. commitment to the region.