Diplomacy

An Interview with U.S. Ambassador to Niger Bisa Williams

June 13, 2013 by Forum Staff
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In an interview with The Fletcher Forum, Ambassador Williams discusses the U.S. approach to counterterrorism, security challenges in the Sahel, and the strategic importance of stability in Niger.

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India-Pakistan Trade: A New Hope

May 11, 2013 by Anubhav Gupta
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India and Pakistan, at odds since their inception, can trade their way to peace. The current normalization in diplomatic relations has opened the door to greater economic engagement. The two countries should jump on this opportunity.

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Using History to Understand Muslim-Western Relations and the “Arab Spring”

May 1, 2013 by Hans Köchler
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Placing the uprisings of the Middle East and North Africa in historical context is essential in allowing the West to develop meaningful relations with the emerging Islamic governments.

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U.S.-Russian Relations after the “Reset”

April 25, 2013 by Joshua Stanton
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Following the United States pursuit of a “reset” in relations with Russia four years ago, the return of Vladimir Putin to power has produced disappointment and frustration. But there are clear steps that the second-term Obama administration can take to restore a positive trajectory to the relationship.

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Undermining Hezbollah’s “Soft Power” in the Arab World

April 19, 2013 by Benjamin Rosenbaum
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As Hezbollah maintains its controversial backing of the Bashar Al-Assad regime in Syria, the United States has an opportunity to undermine the group’s influence in the Arab world.

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The U.S. State Department’s Social Media Balancing Act

April 19, 2013 by Rebecca White
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As the U.S. State Department increases its social media presence abroad, it must strike a balance between giving its embassies the freedom to communicate with local audiences and ensuring a unified foreign policy message.

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