Russian and East European Studies

Florida State student dies while studying abroad in China, school official says

22 May 2012

A Florida State University student has died while studying abroad in China, a school spokeswoman said Monday.

Obama presses Europe for shift to growth focus

18 May 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pressed Europe on Friday to shift toward a more pro-growth policy and away from austerity to tackle a crisis that threatens to push Greece out of the euro zone and send economic shockwaves worldwide. Setting the tone for a weekend G8 summit, Obama made clear he was aligning himself with the new French president's drive for more economic stimulus ...

The President's Inbox: The Greater Middle East (Audio)

18 May 2012

Editor's note: This roundup is a new monthly feature of the Council of Councils initiative , gathering opinions from global experts on major international developments.