The Chicago Council on Global Affairs | The NATO and G8 Summits

Anchoring the Alliance: NATO Still Matters

2012-06-14T21:53:38+00:00

R. Nicholas Burns, Damon Wilson & Jeff Lightfoot, "New Atlanticist" Atlantic Council

Ambassador Bogusław Winid

2012-05-24T22:26:32+00:00

Poland's under-secretary of state for security policy talks with Richard Longworth about his country's lasting commitment to the efforts in Afghanistan as well his views on the future of NATO expansion and increases in Poland's defense spending.

Yang Yao

2012-05-18T00:54:16+00:00

Leading Chinese economist Yang Yao sat down with Senior Fellow Richard C. Longworth on the sidelines of The Chicago Council's international conference on the global economy to discuss China's current and future growth.

Ignazio Angeloni

2012-05-16T15:31:00+00:00

European Central Bank Advisor Ignazio Angeloni discusses the euro crisis, the relative strength of European institutions, and economic strategies for the future.

Susan Schwab

2012-05-16T00:19:47+00:00

Former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab examines recent multilateral trade talks sponsored by the World Trade Organization, and shares her opinion on whether Russia should be granted WTO membership.

Anne-Marie Slaughter

2012-05-11T16:53:07+00:00

Former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State argues why NATO is more important than ever, explains how women are positively impacting U.S. foreign policy, and asseses President Obama's Middle East policy.

Martin Wolf

2012-05-10T15:19:18+00:00

Financial Times' reporter Martin Wolf explains the history of the Eurozone, the political forces behind it, its impact on the United States, and what the future holds for the global economy.

Sri Mulyani Indrawati

2012-05-09T13:59:35+00:00

Managing Director at the World Bank and former finance minister of Indonesia discusses new global economic challenges for the developed and developing world.

The Right Honourable the Lord Patten of Barnes, CH

2012-04-26T21:32:06+00:00

The last British Governor of Hong Kong and a former EU Commissioner for External Affairs describes changes in the international landscape and the continued need for strong international institutions led by the United States.

The Honorable Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

2012-04-20T20:52:18+00:00

In a wide-ranging interview, former NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer explains the challenges facing Europe today, NATO's relationship with the European Union, and the future of Afghanistan.

Ambassador Philippe Errera

2012-04-18T17:01:09+00:00

Ambassador Philippe Errera explains why European leadership worked in the Libya intervention, the chances of increased European defense spending, and the transatlantic relationship in a changing world.

Ambassador Martin Erdmann

2012-04-12T16:01:47+00:00

Germany frequently gets criticized about its relatively low level of defense spending and its decision not to take part in the NATO intervention in Libya. Ambassador Erdmann defends his country against these criticisms.

General Stéphane Abrial

2012-04-11T19:47:12+00:00

General Stéphane Abrial oversees the transformation of NATO forces. He sat down with Richard Longworth to discuss the alliance’s future, while doing so in an era of growing budget constraints.

Dmitri Trenin

2012-04-11T15:16:13+00:00

Dmitri Trenin explains the meaning of Putin’s election as Russia's president, if enough trust exists to enable Russia and the United States to cooperate on missile defense, and whether Russia can ever join NATO.

Ahmed Rashid

2012-04-06T20:09:04+00:00

Award-winning Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid discusses the crisis in Pakistan, the futility of extending NATO’s presence in Afghanistan, and the impact that the region may endure in the wake of any military action against Iran.

R. Nicholas Burns

2012-04-04T21:00:52+00:00

The former U.S. Under Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to NATO maintains that the transatlantic alliance remains more vital than ever to the security of the United States and its allies and partners.

G20 Summit Overshadowed by Euro Crisis

2012-06-14T22:41:55+00:00

Council on Foreign Relations

Beneath a War of Words, Money Paints a Different China-U.S. Picture

2012-06-14T21:47:53+00:00

Jeffrey Ball, Wall Street Journal

Germany and Italy warn Washington over missile defence funding

2012-06-14T21:44:27+00:00

The Telegraph

Germany, France to deepen defense cooperation

2012-06-14T21:43:50+00:00

Sabine Siebold, Reuters

15 countries in Afghanistan’s region join forces to tackle security, economic problems

2012-06-14T21:41:37+00:00

Associated Press

Development 3.0

2012-06-14T19:15:30+00:00

Justin Yifu Lin, Project Syndicate

The Road to Rio Goes Through Los Cabos

2012-06-14T19:09:15+00:00

Andrew Light and Rebecca Lefton, Center for American Progress

Greeks Don’t Want a Grexit

2012-06-14T19:07:38+00:00

Louis Klarevas, Foreign Policy

US-China Ties ‘Much More Challenging” Than We Had With Soviets

2012-06-13T21:13:03+00:00

Colin Clark, Aol Defense.