The session, part of the Carnegie's day-long program of events to launch its New Vision, examined the national interests and strategies of the U.S., Russia, and China in the region. Has a new Great Game taken shape? What kinds of competition and what degree of cooperation can be expected? How will political and social dynamics within Central Asia affect the plans of the great powers?

The rising conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, as well as tensions between the U.S. and Iran, have recently overshadowed political reform debates. Given these developments, what is the state of the Arab political reform agenda and what can be expected in terms of political change in the region in the near future? On February 6, Carnegie hosted four top political analysts from the region with expertise spanning all different parts of the Arab world discussed this issue.

On February 6, Google CEO Eric Schmidt discussed how the borderless, information-rich world created by the Internet is challenging historic conceptions of regulation, political participation, and governance. His keynote address was part of the Carnegie New Vision launch and also featured Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews; Carnegie Board of Trustees Chairman James C. Gaither; and Jonathan F. Fanton, president, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

The New Vision changes the structure of a think tank from a group of scholars in one place, to an integrated global network. The goal is to build a body of work that generates fresh ideas and proves its value by affecting policy choices in the U.S., Russia and Eurasia, China, the Middle East, and Europe. These five locations include the centers of world governance and the places where political and economic evolution will most determine the near-term possibilities for peace and human progress. Carnegie launched its New Vision with a series of events on February 5-6, a new logo, and redesigned publications and website.

The session, part of the Carnegie's day-long program of events to launch its New Vision, examined the national interests and strategies of the U.S., Russia, and China in the region. Has a new Great Game taken shape? What kinds of competition and what degree of cooperation can be expected? How will political and social dynamics within Central Asia affect the plans of the great powers?

The rising conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, as well as tensions between the U.S. and Iran, have recently overshadowed political reform debates. Given these developments, what is the state of the Arab political reform agenda and what can be expected in terms of political change in the region in the near future? On February 6, Carnegie hosted four top political analysts from the region with expertise spanning all different parts of the Arab world discussed this issue.

On February 6, Google CEO Eric Schmidt discussed how the borderless, information-rich world created by the Internet is challenging historic conceptions of regulation, political participation, and governance. His keynote address was part of the Carnegie New Vision launch and also featured Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews; Carnegie Board of Trustees Chairman James C. Gaither; and Jonathan F. Fanton, president, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

The New Vision changes the structure of a think tank from a group of scholars in one place, to an integrated global network. The goal is to build a body of work that generates fresh ideas and proves its value by affecting policy choices in the U.S., Russia and Eurasia, China, the Middle East, and Europe. These five locations include the centers of world governance and the places where political and economic evolution will most determine the near-term possibilities for peace and human progress. Carnegie launched its New Vision with a series of events on February 5-6, a new logo, and redesigned publications and website.

Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and former Director-General of the WTO spoke recently at Carnegie about the future of the WTO, how to get the Doha Round back on track, and South-South cooperation. Carnegie Senior Associate Sandra Polaski offered comments.

Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and former Director-General of the WTO spoke recently at Carnegie about the future of the WTO, how to get the Doha Round back on track, and South-South cooperation. Carnegie Senior Associate Sandra Polaski offered comments.