In A Look Back, a prominent policymaker, historian, or participant reflects upon a major event or phenomenon in recent history, drawing on both their expertise and their first-hand experience. With articles that have addressed such important issues such as reforming the US intelligence sector or dealing with the aftermath of genocide, this section looks back in order to look forward and make sound recommendations for dealing with current international policy dilemmas.

Issue 8.1 Financial Firefighting: The Future of the IMF Interview with David Lipton The former Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs reflects on the evolution of the global financial system.

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