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Thomas E. Graham,
Nikolas K. Gvosdev
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09/09/11
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Reflecting on U.S.-Russia relations, Thomas Graham and Nikolas Gvosdev agree that there is an urgent need to find a common strategic
purpose that suits the interests of both the U.S. and Russia.
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Joel H. Rosenthal
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09/08/11
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Life on earth is fast becoming a shared destiny, and a global ethic is no longer a luxury but a necessity. If we can create a world where empathy, responsibility, and humility are taken seriously, then the search for a global ethic need not be in vain.
The U.S.-Russia relationship is never linear and never always smooth sailing, says Stent. What are the achievements of the reset policy and what remains to be achieved? How can we maintain the momentum that we have now in this relationship and not let it slip again?
U.S. Ambassador to the USSR Jack Matlock explodes some myths that are current in the United States,
in Russia, and in Europe about just how and when the Cold War ended and how and when the Soviet Union collapsed.
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Thomas E. Graham,
David C. Speedie
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08/05/11
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Graham discusses the turbulent period of the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s in Russia, including the relationship between Yeltsin and Gorbachev and the role of other prominent people of the time. He goes on to analyze the post-Cold War multi-polar world.
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Gennady Burbulis,
David C. Speedie
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08/01/11
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Burbulis was one of the drafters and signers of the 1991 Belavezha Accords, which declared the Soviet Union effectively dissolved. In this interview he discusses the significance of the Accords, his close association with Yeltsin, and the role of the Krieble Institute.
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Ronald Bruder,
David C. Speedie
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07/28/11
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Carnegie Council's David Speedie and Ronald Bruder, founder of the Education for Employment Foundation, discuss the Foundation's work in providing job training for at-risk youth in Arab Muslim countries, and also the impact of the Arab Spring.
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Jack F. Matlock,
David C. Speedie
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07/18/11
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Today, almost all Russians are convinced that the U.S. brought
down the USSR by military and economic pressure. But this is the
opposite of the truth, says U.S. Ambassador to the USSR Jack Matlock.
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Alexandr Urmanov,
David C. Speedie
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06/14/11
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Urmanov recalls his relationship with Yeltsin--he directed his presidential campaign in 1989/1990--and with the Krieble Institute, which trained Russians in election techniques. Urmanov brought Institute staff to the Urals, formerly off-limits to foreigners, and they invited him to the U.S.
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Gavriil Popov,
David C. Speedie
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05/19/11
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Gavriil Popov was mayor of Moscow in the turbulent days of the early 1990s, and his key appointees played crucial roles in bringing about the end of the Soviet Union.
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Evgeny Savostiyanov,
David C. Speedie
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05/18/11
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Evgeny Savostiyanov was one of two key appointments made by "reformist" Mayor Gavriil Popov during his brief tenure as mayor of Moscow from 1990-92. Savostiyanov was made head of the Moscow KGB, with a view to "dismantling" the old Soviet-era version.
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Rebecca Hamilton,
Rachel Davis
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05/17/11
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What were the accomplishments and failures of the U.S. grassroots movements that responded to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and how do these lessons apply to grassroots movements in general?
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Francis Fukuyama
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05/13/11
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How does Francis Fukuyama view state formation, normative issues, and human behavior? Does he believe (as Andrew Carnegie did) that history moves in an upward direction and we can eventually put an end to war? This fascinating interview explores these questions and more.
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Francis Fukuyama,
Joanne J. Myers
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05/12/11
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How did human beings succeed in creating the ideal of strong, accountable governments that adhere to the rule of law? Francis Fukuyama provides a sweeping account of how today's basic political institutions developed.
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Mary C. Gentile,
Jeffrey Hittner
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05/12/11
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Through experiential exercises that act as rehearsals, we can learn to how to act on our values in real-life situations, says Mary Gentile. She shares a ground-breaking new approach that prepares professionals to respond to ethical challenges in the workplace.
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