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United States, India and Universal Education: Obama and Singh’s Shared Values Should Guide Them

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:22:00 GMT

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's state visit to the White House provides an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest democracies to create a shared vision for future generations. Both Prime Minister Singh and President Obama have made sweeping commitments to education in recent months. David Gartner writes that together they can develop a plan for achieving their shared goal of universal education for all children as key members of the G-20.

A Surge for Afghanistan?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMT

In an address to the nation planned for next week, President Obama will outline his long-awaited Afghanistan policy. In an effort to destroy al Qaeda and weaken the Taliban, the president is expected to call for a surge of approximately 32,000 to 35,000 American troops. Brookings scholars continue to debate many of the issues related to the war in Afghanistan.

The Senate Votes to Open Debate on Health Care Reform

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMT

In the wake of the Senate's vote to allow the health care reform debate to proceed to the Senate floor, Senior Fellow Henry Aaron cautions that any legislation to revamp the system must be fiscally responsible and should improve the quality of care. He says lawmakers have many long discussions ahead of them.

Telling the Narrative of the Financial Crisis: Not Just a Housing Bubble

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

What really caused the great economic crisis of the past year? Should the Fed’s powers be stripped away, per legislation sponsored by Rep. Ron Paul that recently passed the House Financial Services Committee? In an effort to help inform the debate, Brookings Fellow Douglas Elliott and Senior Fellow Martin Baily ponder the importance of public perceptions of the causes of the crisis - and how they will affect chances of financial regulatory reform.

U.S.-Russian Arms Control in the 1990s: Experiences and Lessons Learned

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT

The issue of strategic nuclear arms reductions now tops the U.S.-Russia agenda, particularly as the countries strive to conclude a new nuclear arms agreement to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires on December 5. The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Georgiy Mamedov, Russia's ambassador to Canada, for a conversation on the lessons learned from U.S.-Russian arms control efforts in the 1990s. Brookings President Strobe Talbott and Senior Fellow Steven Pifer also shared their thoughts and experiences.

Rethinking the Way on Infrastructure

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT

With rising concern about the nation’s anemic job numbers, infrastructure has emerged as a centerpiece of a number of proposed “jobs bills.” Bruce Katz and Robert Puentes point out that infrastructure is not necessarily a cure-all and outline the federal leadership and strategies necessary for successful investment in the way we move goods, people and power.

Prosecuting Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in Federal Court

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT

The decision to prosecute alleged 9/11 master-mind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators in a civil trial in the Southern District of New York sparks debate on how to best try terrorism suspects. Benjamin Wittes offers his views on the significance of trying terror detainees in the U.S. civilian judicial system.