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Max Boot argues that Kurdish success in Iraq suggests what Iraq can become in a few years.

Elizabeth Economy and Adam Segal argue that the failure of a U.S.-China "G2" frees up the United States to make real progress with China by cultivating alliances elsewhere.

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have displayed solidarity in response to ramped-up tensions with North Korea, but China needs to be more active in crisis diplomacy, says CFR's Sheila Smith.

Former Homeland Security Secretary Thomas J. Ridge discusses his experiences as the first leader of the Department of Homeland Security, as well as other lessons from his career.

This session was part of the HBO History Makers Series.

Robert N. Butler and Michael W. Hodin argue, ""There is solid evidence that aging can be treated as an unprecedented opportunity for investment in economic growth."

Former Homeland Security Secretary Thomas J. Ridge discusses his experiences as the first leader of the Department of Homeland Security, as well as other lessons from his career.

This session was part of the HBO History Makers Series.

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Joshua Kurlantzick says that in light of recent political uprisings in world politics, "monarchy seems relevant again."

Leslie H. Gelb discusses Secretary of Defense Robert Gates's efforts to cut military spending.

21 May 2010 -- The delegates at the World Health Assembly adopted resolutions on a variety of global health issues.

Walter Russell Mead discusses changes in Europe that may give Britain new opportunities to expand its influence.

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and Foreign Affairs.

The upcoming U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue will include tough issues like Iran, North Korea, and U.S. trade concerns over China's "indigenous innovation" policy, say four CFR experts.

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The financial reform bill passed by the Senate appears likely to help lessen risks, but it is doubtful the new measures will work as designed, says CFR's Sebastian Mallaby.

21 May 2010 -- Consensus at the World Health Assembly leads to a breakthrough global strategy to reduce harmful alcohol use. The strategy is a result of collaboration between all of WHO 193 Member States and identifies actions that can be taken globally.

The countries outside of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty--North Korea, Pakistan, India, and Israel--present a significant challenge for U.S. diplomacy and efforts to restrain the spread of nuclear weapons, experts say.

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