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April 22, 2008
International Nuclear Dialogue Concludes in St. Petersburg
Experts from the US, Russia, and elsewhere held lively discussions in St. Petersburg, Russia, over the last two days regarding progress on nuclear weapons arms control and disarmament, strengthening the ongoing cleanup of Cold War nuclear weapon legacies, and more.

February 21, 2008
US Policy Options Toward Pakistan
In a new policy analysis brief for the Stanley Foundation, Owen Bennett-Jones of the BBC’s World Service argues that given widespread agreement the war on terror is going to last at least 20 years, the United States should think about longer-term policies to stabilize Pakistan.

February 12, 2008
Energy, Security, and Society:
Russian Nuclear National Dialogue Planned

The first of four international conferences planned by the Stanley Foundation to engage key countries and regions in talks about the future of nuclear disarmament will occur in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 21-22.

January 18, 2008
Journalism Training Workshop Offered in India
The Reuters Foundation, in collaboration with the Iowa-based Stanley Foundation, is accepting applications from US and Indian journalists to participate in an all-expense paid journalism training workshop in Mumbai, India, April 21-25.

December 13, 2007
New Reports Examine Middle East Security
Two new Stanley Foundation reports examine Middle East security issues facing states in the Gulf and Levant subregions. The Future of Gulf Security report continues the foundation’s multiyear focus on security issues facing this critical subregion. For Levant Security, the foundation spent ten months looking at conflict involving Lebanon and Syria from several different angles.

November 28, 2007
New Analysis Examines Nuclear Dangers
A policy analysis by David Cortright examines nuclear dangers and probes sources of instability that are driving proliferation and continued reliance on nuclear weapons. It traces the evolving political legitimacy and technical feasibility of nuclear weapons abolition, and concludes with suggestions to realize a future free of nuclear weapons.

October 31, 2007
US Push for Prompt Global Military Strikes Pose Strategic Consequences
Improving technology will allow a precise US military strike anywhere on the planet within an hour. A roundtable of experts recommended further analysis and strategic planning of the US prompt global strike concept at the Stanley Foundation’s 48th annual Strategy for Peace Conference.

October 31, 2007
Post-Iraq US Democracy Promotion Efforts Require New Multilateral Strategy
While the Iraq War has hampered American democracy promotion efforts, support for democratic values and human rights will remain a core element of US policy. Roundtable participants at the Stanley Foundation’s Strategy for Peace Conference discussed the range of multilateral tools and less aggressive methods the next US administration has to promote democracy.

October 30, 2007
Growing Nuclear Stockpiles Require New Security Measures
With the potential for growth in uranium and plutonium stockpiles, new measures will be needed to adequately secure and safeguard fissile material. A roundtable of experts recommended new security measures at the Stanley Foundation’s 48th annual Strategy for Peace conference.

October 23, 2007
The UN and Iraq: Moving Forward?
In a new policy analysis brief, titled The UN and Iraq: Moving Forward? James Traub offers a series of recommendations for the United Nations and others as the world body steps into the “calamitous deadlock” gripping Iraq.

July 6, 2007
Stanley Foundation Dialogues in Cambodia Highlight Aid, Trade,
and Infrastructure Dimensions of New Power Dynamics in Southeast Asia

The Stanley Foundation and two other institutions concluded a weeklong dialogue series with participants from leading universities, think tanks, NGOs, as well as the Cambodian and foreign governments, to examine complex and important economic issues facing the Asia-Pacific region.

July 3, 2007
Vladimir Sambaiew Named Stanley Foundation President
The Stanley Foundation has elected Vladimir P. Sambaiew as its president, effective September 4, 2007.

June 20, 2007
Stanley Foundation/KQED Radio Documentary on Arab Media Wins Top National Press Club Award
“24/7: The Rise and Influence of Arab Media,” a public radio documentary produced by the Stanley Foundation and KQED Public Radio, was awarded the National Press Club’s 2007 Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence.

June 4, 2007
Policy Memo on Africa and G-8 Summit Now Available
The Stanley Foundation and the Aspen Atlantic Group recently convened an expert workshop in Berlin to discuss the principal obstacles to effective multilateral solutions to the problems on the African agenda-and how the international community can create an Africa that is rising, rather than at risk. A four page policy memo summarizing the discussion and general recommendations is now available.

May 30, 2007
Stanley Foundation Launches New Dialogue Examining Asia's Shifting Power Dynamics
In Asia today the world is witnessing a "power transition" on a scope and scale arguably unseen for close to 400 years. To address and better understand these shifting power dynamics, the Stanley Foundation, in collaboration with the Pacific Council on International Policy, is launching a new project on Quadrilateral Strategic Dialogue: China, India, Japan, and the United States in the New Asia.

May 9, 2007
Public Radio Documentary Explores New Scenarios For US Global Leadership
David Brancaccio Hosts and Reports for "Beyond Fear: America’s Role in an Uncertain World."

April 4, 2007
Stanley Foundation Announces Journalism Award Recipients
The Stanley Foundation has selected three journalists to receive Reporting Project journalism awards, which will provide financial assistance for proposed reporting on examples of US-led multilateral efforts to strengthen global security and how those efforts have succeeded or failed.

February 1, 2007
Stanley Foundation Reporting Project Offers $25,000 in Awards
The Stanley Foundation is offering $25,000 in awards to journalists interested in reporting on examples of US-led multilateral efforts to strengthen global security and how those efforts have succeeded or failed.

January 31, 2007
Coming Soon From the Stanley Foundation: "Beyond Fear: America's Role in an Uncertain World"
The Stanley Foundation and KQED Public Radio announce a new radio documentary project "Beyond Fear: America's Role in an Uncertain World." The documentary is scheduled for release in spring 2007.

January 23, 2007
Stanley Foundation Launches New Project Examining US-China-Japan Relations
This new project is aimed at boosting confidence- and security-building measures in the Asia-Pacific region among three dominant powers: China, Japan, and the United States. The continuing security and prosperity of the region is largely contingent on enhanced cooperation among the three countries.

November 9, 2006
Policy Memo: New Power Dynamics in Southeast Asia
A new Stanley Foundation Policy Memo urges US leaders to promote regional stability and freer trade in Southeast Asia, where President Bush is scheduled to visit next week.

October 19, 2006
Stanley Foundation Announces New Project: Bridging the Foreign Policy Divide
A new initiative by the Stanley Foundation, "Bridging the Foreign Policy Divide," will bring together foreign policy and national security specialists from across the political spectrum to find common ground on ten key, controversial areas of policy.

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06/12/2008  The Roots of the United States' Deteriorating Civilian Capacity and Potential Remedies
07/08/2008  Challenges to Effective Multilateralism: Comparing European and Asian Experiences
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Stephan Haggard and Marcus Noland discuss the prospects for multilateral economic cooperation in Northeast Asia. Ronald Neumann examines better delivery of services in Afghanistan. And Anoush Ehteshami calls for US engagement with Iran. See all Policy Analysis Briefs.
 
Bridging the Foreign Policy Divide
Bridging the Foreign Policy DivideProminent conservative and progressive experts look for common ground in ten key, controversial areas.
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CourierA quarterly publication, Courier provokes thought on world affairs by giving readers insight into issues driving foundation programming.
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Now ShowingA new Now Showing event-in-a-box toolkit features Beyond Fear: Securing a More Peaceful World, a DVD with two segments that explore US leadership in today’s uncertain world.
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