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June 20, 2016

Development
Michèle Flournoy on Women’s Contributions to Security

In a recent Council on Foreign Relations roundtable discussion, Michèle Flournoy, chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security, reflected on today’s complex and dynamic security …

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March 14, 2014

China
Michelle Obama’s China Choice: Public Diplomacy vs. Politics

Public diplomacy matters, but it is no substitute for policy. As First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to travel to China, she should consider weaving some policy into what appears to be almost entirely…

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) participates in a language class with teacher Crystal Chen for pre-school students at the Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School ahead of her upcoming trip to China, in Washington on March 4, 2014. (Yuri Gripas/Courtesy Reuters)

April 11, 2012

Asia
David Cameron to Visit Myanmar

Press reports today and yesterday confirm that British prime minister David Cameron will visit Myanmar on Friday, as part of a tour through Asia. This will make Cameron the first major Western leader…

British prime minister David Cameron walks beside British Ambassador to Indonesia Mark Canning upon his arrival in Jakarta, April 11, 2012.

February 13, 2012

North Korea
What David Petraeus Should Ask in Myanmar

Last week it was reported that Central Intelligence Agency director David Petraeus likely would be traveling to Myanmar to meet with senior officials there. His visit would follow that of Secretary o…

U.S. officials announced last week that CIA director David  Petraeus may visit Myanmar this year.

April 7, 2011

Politics and Government
TWE on Camera: Michelle Bachelet on Empowering Women

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abPCVo-pYNE CFR.org has just posted a video interview I had the pleasure of doing yesterday with Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director Gene…