In an ever-shrinking world, national problems, such as unemployment and environmental degradation, are rooted in international trends and are increasingly difficult for national governments to solve on their own. Former United Nations Deputy Secretary General Mark Malloch-Brown addresses this global predicament in his new book, The Unfinished Global Revolution: The Pursuit of a New International Politics (Penguin Press, 2011). He argues for the need for stronger international organizations to make headway in important global issues, including finance, public health, poverty and climate change. In the 21st century, Malloch-Brown contends we need to embrace more powerful international organizations to take on issues that are beyond the scope of national governments.
On February 24, Global Economy and Development at Brookings will host Lord Malloch-Brown for a discussion of the expanding role of international politics. Nancy Birdsall, president of the Center for Global Development, will provide opening remarks. Panelists include Brookings Senior Fellow Ted Piccone, deputy director of Foreign Policy at Brookings; David Gordon, head of research and global macro analysis at the Eurasia Group; and Alan Beattie, international economy editor at the Financial Times.
Brookings Senior Fellow Katherine Sierra will moderate the discussion. After the program, the panelists will take audience questions.
Opening Remarks
Nancy Birdsall
President
Center for Global Development
Katherine Sierra
Senior Fellow
The Brookings Institution
Featured Remarks
Mark Malloch-Brown
Chairman
FTI Global Affairs
Panelists
Ted Piccone
Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Foreign Policy
The Brookings Institution
David Gordon
Head of Research and Director, Global Macro Analysis
The Eurasia Group
Alan Beattie
International Economy Editor
