Powering the Next Century: : Cross-Cutting Challenges in the Governance of Strategic Resources

See November 17 for companion public program The new prosperity of the emerging powers has been fueled by greater demand for natural resources, which has put the international system under new strains. This workshop gathers academics from the International Relations field, with particular emphasis on scholars from the emerging economies. Participants discuss how the US and the emerging powers can develop arrangements to address the immediate risks to security and economic prosperity posed by resource scarcity and climate change, while also examining prospects for longer-term reform. Convened by

• Bruce D. Jones, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution; Director, The Center for International Cooperation, New York University Abu Dhabi