Brookings: Experts - Colin I. Bradford

U.S. and the G-20 Summit: Perspectives on Global Leadership

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pittsburgh G-20 Summit was a significant milestone for President Obama's leadership role in the international community. Colin Bradford reflects on what the Summit meant for the United States and how it was shaped by the president's involvement.

Replacing the G-7, Not Enlarging It, is a Historic Shift toward Global Inclusion

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following the announcement from Pittsburgh that the G-20 Summit will “permanently replace” the G7, thus bringing countries such as Brazil, India and China into that global body, Colin Bradford reflects on the historic significance of this event and what it will mean for continued efforts of cooperation among the international community.

The Scouting Report Web Chat: Previewing the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At 12:30 on September 23, Colin Bradford, former chief economist at the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Fred Barbash, senior editor at Politico, answered your questions about the G-20 Summit and global economic recovery.

G-20 Summit: Recovering from the Crisis

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On September 24, President Obama will chair his first G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. With the world economy improving, leaders will now focus their attention on economic recovery and restoring financial stability. Experts from Brookings Global Economy and Development program analyze top issues to be addressed at the summit and provide recommendations on how to effectively overcome global economic and governance challenges to ensure recovery now and to prevent future crises.

Is the G-20 Summit a Step Toward a New Global Economic Order?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn argue that the global crisis has moved the United States, along with the rest of the world, toward a new global economic order, with the G-20 summit as one of the principal manifestations of the new global governance system. In addition to the financial crisis, they say that the summit can also serve as a platform for addressing other pressing global issues, including trade, climate change, energy and food security and reform of global institutions.

The Crisis is More Than Economics

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the London G-20 Summit, the leaders of the major new "great powers"—China, India and Brazil—will be prominent. Brookings scholar Colin Bradford and Martin Albrow, visiting senior fellow at the Centre for the Study of Global Governance, reflect on how the G-20 will only fill the vacuum at the center if it addresses the broader systemic crisis of responsibility and accountability that arises out of the West’s worship of the free market.

The G-20 Stimulus Split: A False Debate

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Much has been made of a G-20 split on stimulus plans but is the debate warranted? In a new op-ed, Colin Bradford argues that Europe’s automatic stabilizers should count and what matters most is the total amount of global economic response, particularly for citizens suffering from the crisis.

The G-20 Summit - Its Significance for the World and for Turkey

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs journal, Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn assess the global impact of the G-20 Summit and insist that Turkey actively engages in the G-20 summit process in order to strengthen Turkey’s role as a respected and effective member of the international community.

The G-20 London Summit 2009

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) countries met in London on April 2 for their second summit on the global financial crisis. In a new set of articles, Brookings experts addressed the critical issues for policy-makers and offered guidelines for more effective global coordination.

The G Force: Global Governance and the International Economic Crisis

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In April, leaders of the G-20 Summit will gather in London for a second meeting. In the March edition of The World Today, Colin Bradford discusses challenges they will face and how to make this governance mechanism work for the good of the international community.

Global Governance Breakthrough: The G20 Summit and the Future Agenda

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, and Senior Fellows Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn assess the successful G20 Summit, its impact on global governance and provide recommendations for President-elect Obama. They argue that the next administration can build an inclusive and cooperative summit group to resolve the current financial and economic crisis as well as address other major complex global challenges and opportunities.

Memo to the President: Redefine America's Global Development Cooperation

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

America cannot afford to retreat from the fight against global poverty in a world where remote challenges can rapidly metastasize into global threats. Instead the United States must demonstrate renewed leadership and showcase its national spirit by investing wisely through more effective global development cooperation.

The G-20 Financial Summit: A New Day for Global Governance

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the G-20 summit, Colin Bradford analyses the outcomes of the meeting and the governance implications, noting the G-20 has now de facto replaced the G-8.

The G-20 Financial Summit: Seven Issues at Stake

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders from G-20 countries gathered in Washington, D.C. to address a financial crisis whose evolution highlights a dramatic shift in the global economy. In a new report, Brookings Global experts examine seven key issues at stake and make recommendations for next steps.

The G-20 Summit: Could the Financial Crisis Push Global Governance Reform?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Bush recently announced that he has invited the G-20, or the heads of state from the top 20 industrialized and developing economies, to join an economic summit in Washington on November 15. According to Johannes Linn and Colin Bradford, inviting the full G-20 to discuss the current global financial crisis represents a critical step in reforming financial and economic stability, relations and institutions.

Reform the IMF or Create a New Global Agency, But Do Something

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In advance of the G8 finance ministers meeting and the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank, Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn stress the need for financial leaders to seek a more vigorous role for the IMF in the global financial crisis and urge leaders to create a new agency to help deal with the urgent challenges if the IMF cannot take the leading role.

Late to the Party: When Will the G8 Bring in the Heavy Hitters?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Held July 7-9 in Hokkaido, Japan, the G8 Summit has traditonally included only the most powerful heads of government. Colin Bradford argues that, in order to address global challenges, this outdated system should expand to include leaders from major emerging market economies.

Beyond the G8: Will the West include the Rest?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent survey conducted by Brookings’ Colin Bradford reveals policymaker perspectives on the role of the G8, including its relevancy, future potential reforms and its mandate.

The United States and Summit Reform in a Transformational Era

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the G8 meets in Japan, there are many questions about how well represented emerging powers and regions are integrated in the yearly summit. Colin Bradford explores critical questions about potential summit reform from a U.S. perspective and also discusses results from a recent survey he conducted on the role of the G8.

Solving U.S. Domestic Issues: Think Globally, Respond Globally

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Global problems impact America domestically in areas of financial security, job loss, and cost-push inflation. Colin Bradford argues that international institutions offer a different approach to managing those issues that are both domestic and global.

The Spring Meetings and the Global Economy

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Missing from the recent IMF-World Bank ministerial meetings was an understanding that policy development needs to be an interactive process, one that includes financial officials and law makers. Colin Bradford advises the world's legislators must be brought into the conversation about global development in order for these discussions to evolve into successful action.

The Future of the IMF

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recent international economic news has led many to question the best role for the International Monetary Fund. Colin Bradford discusses the future of the Fund and perspectives on its governance and critical international responsibilities.

Experts Critique Proposal for IMF Quota Reform

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMF governance reform is critical to adequately represent the rapidly growing emerging market economies and protect lower-income developing countries. Brookings experts raise concern over the Fund’s reform proposals and suggest ways to strengthen the legitimacy of the international financial institution.

Global Governance: New Players, New Rules

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Scholar Colin Bradford describes why the 20th century model of global governance needs a make over and what can be done to improve it.

Reform of Global Governance: Priorities for Action

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Governance reform was high on the agenda at the recent World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting in Washington. Brookings experts Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn examine priorities for reform at both institutions and other global organizations in a new Policy Brief.

Europeans Must Lead on Global Governance Reform in Replacing the Head of the IMF

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes F. Linn and Colin I. Bradford, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (7/13/07)

Restoring America's Leadership Legitimacy

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Colin I. Bradford, Guardian Unlimited (7/9/07)

Why We Need the World Bank

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Colin I. Bradford, The Guardian Unlimited (7/2/07)

Wolfowitz out, Zoellick in

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview by Colin I. Bradford, American Public Media's Marketplace (5/30/07)

Canada's Multilateralism is on the Line

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Colin I. Bradford (04/30/07)

Climate Change and Global Leadership

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Colin I. Bradford and Ramesh Thakur, The Hindu (February 10, 2007)

Top Ten Global Economic Challenges: An Assessment of Global Risks and Priorities

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Top Ten Global Economic Challenges Report by Global Economy and Development (February 2007)

Global Governance Reform : Breaking the Stalemate

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and UN were founded after World War II, and their structures of voting power and representation have become obsolete, no longer reflecting todays balance of economic and political power. This insightful b

The Next Phase of IMF Reform

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Johannes Linn and Colin Bradford, Washingtonpost.com (9/27/06)

Give Real IMF Reform a Chance

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Op-Ed by Colin Bradford

The Irrelevant G8 Summit in St. Petersburg

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Irrelevant G8 Summit in St. Petersburg

Pragmatic Reform of Global Governance: Creating an L20 Summit Forum

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Brief #152 by Johannes F. Linn and Colin I. Bradford, Jr. (April 2006)

Global Governance for the 21st Century

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Summit reform, expanding the G-8 to a larger grouping of countries, is a sin qua non for creating more representativeness and performance legitimacy, filling the void at the apex of the international system and addressing the mismatch between 21st century global challenges and the current international institutional framework. Process, aspirational and political legitimacy based on the role of nation states in forging the Millennium Agenda buttress an expanded summit mechanism. Practical issues of safeguards for current and potential new members of the summit group, rotational membership and provision for revisiting the membership issue in the future provide enhanced prospects for moving forward on summit reform. Global governance based on national leaders is critical to addressing the interlinkages among major issues on the global agenda and shaping the new inter-institutional relationships necessary to deal with them.

Global Health and Global Governance: Prioritizing Health within the Framework of the Millennium Development Goals

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Colin I. Bradford (1/14/05)

Event Summary: G-20 to Replace the G-8: Why Not Now?

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Event Summary (9/23/04)

Replacing "West against Rest"

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Letter to the Editor by Colin I. Bradford and Johannes F. Linn, London Financial Times (6/14/04)

Global Economic Governance at a Crossroads: Replacing the G-7 with the G-20

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Policy Brief #131 by Colin I. Bradford, Jr. and Johannes F. Linn. (April 2004)