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EMU Governance Structure Holding Back Euro

The euro has firmly established itself as an international currency but still plays a subordinate role to the dollar in the global system. This paper argues that if the euro is to realize its potential the governance structure of the EMU must be reformed. Read paper.

Paulson Discusses Global Economic Challenges

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told a Chatham House audience that there is no easy solution to relieving current financial market stress. He said the interconnectedness of US and global markets requires an internationally coordinated response. Read transcript.

EU Trade Policy Approaching Crossroads - New Paper

In 2006 the EU announced that it would seek new free trade area arrangements with fast-growing economies but nothing concrete has materialized. Meanwhile, the EU's partnership agreements with China and Russia have expired. What happens next? Read paper.

The Gulf as a Global Financial Centre - New Report

This new report from Chatham House examines the prospects for the Gulf Cooperation Council economies and the potential development of the region as a Global Financial Centre over the next decade. Read report. Press notice.

Palestinian Refugee Issue - New Papers

Two new papers - The Past as Prelude? Negotiating the Palestinian Refugee Issue and Israeli Perspectives on the Palestinian Refugee Issue - have been published as part of this Chatham House project to facilitate dialogue on the Palestinian refugee issue. More about the project.

The World Today - Analysing North Korea

North Korea has this week submitted to China an overdue account of its nuclear programme. However, although more than a year has passed since its rulers promised to end its cycle of nuclear activities, are we any closer to understanding this secretive land? Read article.

Inter-linked Conflict in the Horn of Africa - New Report

The conflicts and humanitarian disasters from Sudan to Somalia are closely linked and a failure to understand this is undermining efforts to find peace, says this new Chatham House Report. Read Lost Opportunities in the Horn of Africa by Sally Healy. Press notice.