Taiwan's International Space
With a Keynote Address by Ambassador John R. Bolton
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
This conference will address the issues facing modern Taiwan.

The Perils of Populism: Hot Spots in Latin America
With a Keynote Presentation by Salvadoran Foreign Minister Marisol Argueta
Thursday, September 18, 2008
At this event, several noted regional experts–led by Her Excellency Marisol Argueta, foreign minister of El Salvador–will crystallize the challenges that lie ahead for South America and summon a robust democratic response.

"Missing Girls" in Asia: Magnitudes, Implications, and Possible Responses
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Panelists will discuss the implications of Asia's girl shortage and what concerned actors can do about it.

Partners in Peril: How Will Japan's Economic Woes Affect the United States?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Robert Alan Feldman and Desmond Lachman lead a discussion about the future of the Japanese economy.

The War in the Caucasus: An Initial Assessment
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Leon Aron, Frederick W. Kagan and retired Army Lt. Col. Ralph Peters will provide an initial analysis of the conflict between Russia and Georgia.

The 2008 Iraq Debate: An Assessment from the Ground
Thursday, July 24, 2008
As Iraqis prepare for provincial elections this fall and parliamentary elections next year, AEI’s Frederick W. Kagan, Kimberly Kagan of the Institute for the Study of War, and former acting Army chief of staff General Jack Keane will discuss their recent trip to Iraq, their observations on the ground, and the implications of these findings for the future of the country.

Asian Economies in Transition: Will the United States Be Left Behind?
With a Keynote Address by Christopher A. Padilla, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Monday, July 7, 2008
At this AEI event, Christopher A. Padilla, under secretary for international trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce, will deliver a keynote address.

Can India Afford to Be a Great Power?
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Will the national bureaucracy shed its legendary inefficiencies and mitigate corruption? Will the Indian armed forces procure the weaponry and talent necessary to field a fully modern force?

What If the United States Sneezed and Latin America Didn't Catch a Cold?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Panelists will discuss the impact of the U.S. subprime credit crisis on Latin American countries.

The Middle East Unravels: Lessons from Lebanon
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Panelists discuss the power struggles unfolding in Lebanon and examine the broader policy options available to the United States to cement stability there and elsewhere in the region.