International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland December 5, 2023 Renewing AmericaIntroduction Throughout its decades of independence, Myanmar has struggled with military rule, civil war, poor governance, and widespread poverty. A military coup in February 2021 dashed hopes for…
Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland January 31, 2022This interactive examines how nationwide bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as proposed by the Biden administration on April 28, 2022, could help shrink the racial gap on U.S. lung cancer death rates.
Interactive by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program
In this “monumental and impressive” biography, Max Boot, the distinguished political columnist, illuminates the untold story of Ronald Reagan, revealing the man behind the mythology. Drawing on inter…
Book by Max Boot September 10, 2024Please join us for two panels to discuss the agenda and likely outcomes of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, taking place in Washington DC from July 9 to 11. SESSION I: A Conversation With NSC Director for Europe Michael Carpenter 12:30 p.m.—1:00 p.m. (EDT) In-Person Lunch Reception 1:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m. (EDT) Hybrid Meeting SESSION II: NATO’s Future: Enlarged and More European? 1:30 p.m.—1:45 p.m. (EDT) In-Person Coffee Break 1:45 p.m.—2:45 p.m. (EDT) Hybrid Meeting
Virtual Event with Emma M. Ashford, Michael R. Carpenter, Camille Grand, Thomas Wright, Liana Fix and Charles A. Kupchan June 25, 2024 Europe Program
China’s Role in Combating the Illegal Fentanyl Trade
Small chemical manufacturers in China have become shadow suppliers fueling clandestine labs in Mexico and beyond that are contributing to the global drug trade.
Expert Brief by Zongyuan Zoe Liu September 12, 2024
America’s Fentanyl Epidemic: The China Connection
Over the past few years, a new threat has emerged as a leading cause of death in the United States: fentanyl. Yet even as the drug wreaks havoc on Americans lives, preventing its flow into the United States is complicated, partially because of the supply’s overseas origins, which is often China. What is China’s role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis?
Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
Opioid addiction has become one of the United States’ biggest killers, endangering public health, the economy, and national security. But closing the floodgates on fentanyl poses a significant foreign policy challenge.
Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo December 22, 2023
The Nippon Steel Deal Conundrum
Gene J. Puskar/APPresident Joe Biden’s decision to block Japan-based Nippon Steel’s purchase of U.S. Steel would weaken U.S. economic competitiveness and undermine U.S. interests abroad.
Article by Matthew P. Goodman September 11, 2024 RealEcon
Why Biden Wants to Block the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal
U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to block the Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel, raising questions about the administration’s economic and foreign policy priorities.
What Happens When Foreign Investment Becomes a Security Risk?
The United States and other Western countries are reevaluating their foreign investment regulations amid an uptick in Chinese interest in strategic sectors.
Ronald Reagan’s Foreign Policy Legacy
Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at CFR and a columnist for The Washington Post, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Ronald Reagan’s life and his impact on U.S. foreign policy.
Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legend
Son of the Midwest, movie star, and mesmerizing politician—America’s fortieth president comes to three-dimensional life in this gripping and profoundly revisionist biography.
Book by Max Boot September 10, 2024
Reagan Didn’t Win the Cold War Link
with Max Boot via Foreign Affairs September 6, 2024
The First Harris-Trump Debate
Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time. These resources offer background and analysis on the foreign policy issues facing the candidates.
Article by Noah Berman and Diana Roy September 6, 2024
Harris vs. Trump on Foreign Policy Link
with Christopher M. Tuttle via CFR August 28, 2024
The Trump-Harris Debate Ignored Asia—That’s Bad News
The U.S. presidential election neglected to discuss Asia, one of the most pivotal regions to U.S. foreign policy.
Why Is the United States Spending More on Guam?
The island’s proximity to Asia makes it a critical outpost for the U.S. military and a potential hub in the event of regional conflict.
Why China Would Struggle to Invade Taiwan
Although China’s ambition to gain control of Taiwan is clear, doing so through force would prove enormously difficult and costly.
Australia’s Growing Defense and Security Role in the Indo-Pacific
Australia’s first comprehensive national defense strategy comes as Chinese coercion around Taiwan and in the South China Sea sparks heightened concerns about Beijing’s intentions and ambitions in the region.
CFR presents a wealth of resources to help understand what’s at stake for foreign policy in the U.S. presidential race.
A Conversation With U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discusses the future of multilateralism and U.S. commitments to reforming the United Nations Security Council to be more inclusive, representative, and legitimate. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
Virtual Event with Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Elise Labott September 12, 2024
CFR and U.S. Department of Commerce Supply Chain Summit
Please click here to view the full agenda with all speakers. The Supply Chain Summit, cohosted by the Council on Foreign Relations and the U.S. Department of Commerce, explores efforts taken by government and industry to shift from reacting to global supply chain disruptions to proactively strengthening supply chain resilience. The event gathers leaders from industry, government, academia, and civil society to collaborate and share best practices for preventing and addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, including launching a new supply chain risk assessment tool. **For in-person attendance, please note that space for this summit is limited and will be granted on a first come first served basis.** For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website. This summit is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.
Virtual Event with Michael Froman, Gina M. Raimondo, Don D. Graves Jr., Grant T. Harris and Matthew P. Goodman September 10, 2024
Fed Official Says Time Has Come for Rate Cuts
John C. Williams of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York discusses monetary policy and the economic outlook for the year ahead. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.
Virtual Event with John C. Williams and Benn Steil September 6, 2024
A Conversation With Mike Froman
CFR President Mike Froman discusses his career, priorities for the Council, and the current events affecting U.S. foreign policy, including the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series provides an opportunity for those early in their careers to engage with CFR. The briefings feature remarks by experts on critical global issues and lessons learned in their careers. These events are intended for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies and have not yet reached the age of thirty to be eligible for CFR term membership.
Virtual Event with Michael Froman and Margaret E. Richardson September 5, 2024
Boot: Ronald Reagan's Genius Was His Ability to Put His Campaign Rhetoric Aside to Do What Worked
Via CBS Mornings September 7, 2024
Froman: Foreign Policy May Play More of a Role Than Traditionally in This Election
Via Bloomberg Voternomics September 3, 2024
Doshi: The Biden and Harris Administration Has Perhaps the Most Robust Indo-Pacific Agenda in Decades
Via CNBC Squawk Box Asia August 21, 2024
The events of September 11, 2001, set in motion sweeping changes to U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism practices, launched two major wars, and altered Americans’ daily routines.
Bernard L. Schwartz Senior Fellow
The U.S.’s Preoccupation With Border Security Is Steadily Turning North
Offsite Via The Globe and Mail June 29, 2024
Adjunct Senior Fellow for International and National Security Law
The Laws of Armed Conflict and Ethics in the Israel-Hamas War
