Podcasts by CFR Events Audio

Higher Education Webinar: U.S. International Academic Collaboration from 2023-11-30T19:00

Jenny Lee, vice president for Arizona International, dean of international education, and professor of educational policy studies and practice at the University of Arizona, leads the conversation o...

Covering the Israel-Hamas War: A View From Journalists from 2023-11-30T14:30

Journalists who have lived and reported extensively from the Middle East share their insights and perspectives on covering the Israel-Hamas war.

Beyond the SCIF: A Conversation on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Reform from 2023-11-28T20:45

Panelists discuss Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) reform, including congressional reauthorization of Section 702, which is set to expire at the end of 2023, and the future of surveilla...

A Conversation With Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg from 2023-11-28T17:00

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg discusses the efforts of the department to coordinate federal transportation projects, improve U.S. infrastructure, and empower the United States to compe...

Academic Webinar: Human Rights in Latin America from 2023-11-08T18:00

José Miguel Vivanco, adjunct senior fellow for human rights at CFR and former executive director of the Americas division at Human Rights Watch, leads the conversation on human rights in Latin Amer...

Virtual Media Briefing: Update on the Israel-Hamas War and the Region from 2023-11-02T20:00

Experts from the Council on Foreign Relations discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the implications it has for Gaza and the Middle East region.

Update on the Israel-Hamas War and the Region from 2023-11-02T00:00

Global View of U.S.-China Relations from 2023-10-30T19:45

Current ambassadors of Australia, France, and Singapore to the United States, who all have worked in or with Beijing in previous positions, discuss the global view on the U.S.-China relationship, a...

Academic Webinar: Military Strategy in the Contemporary World from 2023-10-25T17:00

Stephen Biddle, adjunct senior fellow for defense policy at CFR and professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University, leads the conversation on military strategy in the contempo...

Countering the Ransomware Threat With Anne Neuberger from 2023-10-24T16:30

Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger discusses international cyber cooperation initiatives to improve resilience to ransomware, efforts to disrupt ransomware and pursue those responsible...

Screening and Discussion of"Golda" from 2023-10-16T21:30

Golda is set during the tense 19 days of the October 1973 Yom Kippur War. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction, must navigate overwhelming od...

CFR Virtual Public Forum: Update on the Israel-Hamas War from 2023-10-12T16:30

Academic Webinar: Africa on the Global Stage from 2023-10-11T17:00

Landry Signé, senior fellow in the global economy and development program and the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution and executive director and professor of the Thunderbird Schoo...

Virtual Media Briefing: The World Bank and IMF 2023 Annual Meetings from 2023-10-11T15:00

Selective News Avoidance from 2023-10-10T19:00

Council Special Report: A New U.S. Foreign Policy for Global Health from 2023-10-10T12:30

Panelists discuss the future of U.S. foreign policy on global health and ways to address future pandemics, climate change, health-related development goals, and other challenges in a divided countr...

The Conflict in the Middle East from 2023-10-09T15:00

CFR President Michael Froman leads a town hall discussion with CFR Fellows and members on the current crisis in the Middle East.

Virtual Media Briefing: Hamas Attacks on Israel from 2023-10-07T18:00

After the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched attacks from Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared today that Israel is “at war.” Experts from the Council on Foreign Relatio...

Academic Webinar: International Financial Architecture from 2023-10-04T17:00

Tamar Gutner, associate professor of international affairs at American University’s School of International Service, leads the conversation on the international financial architecture. FASKIANOS: ...

Social Justice Webinar: Global LGBTQ+ Rights from 2023-10-03T19:00

Rights and Realities: The Middle East Today from 2023-09-29T14:00

Panelists assess the current state of human rights in the Middle East, along with the impact of U.S foreign policy on human rights, regional partnerships, and geopolitical dynamics.

Academic Webinar: Health Risks of Climate Change from 2023-09-27T17:00

CEO Speaker Series With Mathias Döpfner from 2023-09-18T19:30

Mathias Döpfner discusses global trade, political polarization, the role of media in foreign policy, and lessons learned as chairman and CEO of Axel Springer SE, a multinational media company and o...

Social Justice Webinar: Religion and AI from 2023-09-14T17:00

Academic Webinar: India and Great-Power Rivalry from 2023-09-13T17:00

Higher Education Webinar: The Changing Landscape of Admissions Criteria from 2023-09-07T18:00

Scott Jaschik, cofounder and former chief executive officer and editor of Inside Higher Ed, leads the conversation on the changing landscape of college and university admissions criteria. FASKIANO...

Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Reflecting on Turkey's Elections from 2023-07-26T19:00

A Conversation With Representative Adam Schiff from 2023-07-25T20:00

Representative Adam Schiff discusses Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, the proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies, and emerging threats to the democratic process, includ...

A Conversation With Senator Angus King from 2023-07-12T14:00

Senator Angus King discusses Ukraine, U.S. policy toward China, the challenges of emerging technologies, and the prospects of bipartisan cooperation.

Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: A Conversation With Richard Haass on Promoting the Common Good from 2023-06-28T18:00

A Conversation With Chairman Adam Schiff from 2022-04-28T21:00

U.S. Representative and Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff discusses the evolving situation in Ukraine, including congressional responses to the war, and the state of democrac...

CFR Term Member Spotlight Series: Hagar Hajjar Chemali from 2022-04-21T21:00

Our new series spotlights individuals within the Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program. Drawing on the enormous amount of talent and expertise within the Council’s Term Member Program, this series ...

Democracy and Voting Rights from 2022-04-21T19:00

A Conversation With Secretary Xavier Becerra from 2022-04-21T15:00

Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra discusses the agency’s global footprint, including how COVID-19 exposed systemic disparities in healthcare at home and abroad, plans to prepare...

Virtual Roundtable: Reimagining U.S. Foreign Policy to Meet the Challenges of Strategic Competition from 2022-04-20T19:00

On April 20th, 2022, The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Roundtable Series on Technology, Innovation, and American Primacy sponsored the virtual roundtable, “Reimagining U.S. Foreign Policy to M...

CFR Fellows'Book Launch Series With Yascha Mounk from 2022-04-19T21:00

A democracy has never succeeded in being both diverse and equal. Yet, treating members of many different ethnic or religious groups fairly is central to the democratic project in countries around t...

Higher Education Webinar: The Role of HBCUs in the United States from 2022-04-19T19:00

Tony Allen, president of Delaware State University, leads a conversation on the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States. FASKIANOS: Welcome to CFR’s Highe...

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With James Bullard from 2022-04-18T20:00

James Bullard of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis discusses interest rates, inflation, and the challenges facing U.S. economic growth. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics...

Under Threat: Democracy in Africa from 2022-04-18T15:00

Our panelists discuss the most recent rise in violent conflict and coups in Africa, the threats these coups pose to fragile democratic institutions, governance, and civil society, and options to pr...

Religion and Voting Rights from 2022-04-14T16:00

The Struggles of the Russian Military in Ukraine from 2022-04-14T14:00

More than six weeks into its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military is hindered by an inability to gain air supremacy, supply chain breakdowns, and dangerously low morale. Our panelists discuss ...

Academic Webinar: Refugees and Global Migration from 2022-04-13T17:00

Anne C. Richard, distinguished fellow and Afghanistan coordination lead at Freedom House, will lead a conversation on refugees and global migration. FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to the final sess...

Virtual Roundtable: Understanding Inflation and Its Causes from 2022-04-11T17:00

2022 Local Journalists Workshop from 2022-04-07T22:00

A Conversation With U.S. Senator Ben Cardin from 2022-04-07T19:00

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin discusses national security concerns, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the relationship between Russia and China, climate diplomacy, and global human rights abuses an...

The State of the World from 2022-04-07T19:00

CFR president Richard Haass and Ayman Mohyeldin discuss the international issues facing the United States, their implications for local communities, and the challenge to journalists in making the l...

Global Health Governance: Perspectives From Abroad from 2022-04-07T14:00

Ahead of the 2022 convenings of the Group of Seven (G7) and Group of Twenty (G20), our panelists discuss policy and governance challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose problems for p...

A Conversation With Representative Michael McCaul from 2022-04-06T21:00

Representative McCaul discusses U.S. national security, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the resulting global energy concerns and China’s response, as well as the U.S. withdrawal from Afg...

Academic Webinar: Why Nations Rise: China, India, and the Narratives of Great Powers from 2022-04-06T17:00

Manjari Chatterjee Miller, CFR’s senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia, leads a conversation on why nations rise: China, India, and the narratives of great powers. FASKIANOS: Welcome t...

Lessons Learned With Admiral Thad Allen from 2022-03-30T22:00

Admiral Thad Allen discusses his distinguished career in the U.S. Coast Guard, including leading the federal responses to Hurricane Katrina and Rita and serving as the incident commander for the De...

A Conversation With Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong from 2022-03-30T15:00

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong discusses Singapore's perspective on current geopolitical developments, the United States engagement of the Asia-Pacific, and U.S.-China relations.

Young Professionals Briefing Series: Securing Europe—NATO Then and Now from 2022-03-29T21:00

Our panelists discuss the history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), its expansion from twelve to thirty countries, its evolving mission in the post-Cold War world, as well as the al...

CFR Term Member Spotlight Series: Nishant Roy from 2022-03-29T21:00

Let us introduce a new series we are launching to spotlight individuals within the Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program. Drawing on the enormous amount of talent and expertise within the Council’s...

Virtual Roundtable: Reforming Primary Health Care from 2022-03-25T17:00

Ukrainian Refugees Fleeing West from 2022-03-24T18:00

Our panelists discuss the growing Ukrainian refugee crisis, the situation on the ground in Poland and other neighboring countries where over three million Ukrainians have fled, and what is to be ex...

Virtual Roundtable: The Role of Trust in Pandemic Preparedness from 2022-03-24T16:00

Numerous research studies point to the outsized role that trust has played in the COVID-19 pandemic. Public compliance with expert recommendations for social distancing, mask wearing, school closur...

Academic Webinar: Global Climate Policy from 2022-03-23T17:00

Jody Freeman, the Archibald Cox professor of law and director of the Environmental and Energy Law Program at Harvard University, leads the conversation on global climate policy. FASKIANOS: Welcome...

Media Call: The Ukraine Crisis and U.S. Talks with NATO and European Allies from 2022-03-23T14:00

As President Joe Biden heads to Europe to bolster the Western alliance in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine, CFR experts discuss the response by the United States and its allies to the cris...

World Update: A Town Hall Meeting With CFR Fellows from 2022-03-17T14:45

CFR fellows discuss the world, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, nuclear negotiations with Iran, recent coups in Africa, tensions with China, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The town h...

World Economic Update: Inflation, Sanctions, and the Russia-Ukraine War from 2022-03-15T15:00

Panelists discuss the economic consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the use of sanctions by the United States and other countries, and the rates of inflation around the world. The Worl...

A Conversation With Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald from 2022-03-14T16:00

Please join Mary Lou McDonald, President of the Irish political party Sinn Féin, for a discussion on resolving the past and continuing repercussions of Brexit, cross-border relations and reconcilia...

Virtual Roundtable: School Closures and COVID-19 from 2022-03-11T18:00

Pandemic-related school closures have affected more than 50 million K-12 students in the United States. These disruptions created substantial challenges for parents and impacted children’s learning...

The Role of NATO: Enlargement Revisited from 2022-03-11T17:30

Panelists discuss NATO and its expansion since the Cold War, whether NATO enlargement was a mistake or strategically necessary, whether NATO's actions helped inflame current tensions with Russia ov...

Academic Webinar: International Security and Cooperation from 2022-03-10T18:00

Rose Gottemoeller, the Steven C. Házy lecturer at the Center for International Security and Cooperation in Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and research fell...

Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure from 2022-03-09T20:30

Russia’s Economy in Freefall from 2022-03-09T15:30

Panelists discuss the breadth and depth of sanctions and divestment, the current state of the Russian economy, and whether any of these mechanisms will affect Russian President Vladimir Putin’s cal...

The EU Response to the War on Ukraine: A Conversation With Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney from 2022-03-07T22:00

Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense Simon Coveney discusses the further invasion of Ukraine, the actions that Ireland and the European Union have taken in response to th...

Virtual Roundtable: Hong Kong's Transformation from 2022-03-07T21:00

Hong Kong is the only peaceful, prosperous city in modern times that has seen freedom so rapidly eradicated. It is also the place where the values of an open society are in conflict with those of a...

Renewing America Series: Countering White Supremacist Violence from 2022-03-07T18:00

According to a recent ADL report, white supremacists were responsible for more murders in the United States in 2021 than any other type of extremist. Panelists discuss how various forms of hate tak...

Home and Abroad Public Forum: U.S.-Russia Relations from 2022-03-03T20:30

Panelists discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis, U.S.-Russia relations, and implications for European security. This event is part of CFR’s Home and Abroad series, which explores issues at the nexus o...

Renewing America Series: The History of American Democracy from 2022-03-03T16:00

Panelists discuss historical context and perspective for the current state of democracy in the United States. This meeting is part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy. ...

War in Europe: The View From Ukraine from 2022-03-03T14:45

As the war in Ukraine rages and international sanctions against Russia mount, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Higher Education Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in College and University Admissions from 2022-03-02T18:00

Natasha Warikoo, professor of sociology at Tufts University and author of The Diversity Bargain: And Other Dilemmas of Race, Admissions, and Meritocracy at Elite Universities, leads a conversation ...

John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Ray Dalio from 2022-03-01T22:00

Investor and author Ray Dalio discusses the changing world order, including the international economic environment’s trajectory, the economic and security implications of the current global geopoli...

Refugee Resettlement and Faith Communities from 2022-03-01T19:00

U.S.-Russia Relations—What's at Stake? from 2022-02-28T22:00

Panelists discuss the geopolitical implications of the crisis in Ukraine, its consequences for the region, and how it will affect the trajectory of the U.S.-Russia relationship.  

DC Hybrid Renewing America Series: The U.S. Digital Divide from 2022-02-28T19:30

As the United States continues to transition to a knowledge economy, entire regions are being left behind due to the automation of jobs, lack of computers and high-speed internet, and the impossibi...

President Nixon's Trip to China: Fifty Years Later from 2022-02-25T17:00

On the anniversary of President Nixon's February 1972 trip to China, our panelists examine the significance of the trip and its influence on U.S. foreign policy, how U.S.-China relations have fared...

Crisis in Ukraine from 2022-02-23T21:00

President Vladimir Putin of Russia recognized the independence of two territories in eastern Ukraine, portions of which are controlled by Russia-backed separatists, and has ordered the deployment o...

Academic Webinar: The Future of Capitalism from 2022-02-23T18:00

Roger W. Ferguson Jr., Steven A. Tananbaum distinguished fellow for international economics at CFR, leads a conversation on the future of capitalism.  FASKIANOS: Welcome to today’s Winter/Spring 2...

Arthur C. Helton Memorial Lecture: Haiti on the Brink from 2022-02-18T18:00

Panelists discuss humanitarian conditions in Haiti after the assassination of its president, successive natural disasters, a constitutional crisis, and the increasing control of the country by gang...

Combating Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery from 2022-02-17T17:00

Following National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, panelists examine efforts by the private sector, multilateral institutions, and governments to combat human trafficking and raise ...

Reporting on Voting Legislation from 2022-02-15T19:00

Renewing America Series: Public Health as a Public Good—What's at Stake? from 2022-02-14T21:00

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified health disparities and renewed conversations about the limitations of current public health systems after decades of disinvestment. Panelists explore the idea of ref...

Data's Role in Preventing the Next Pandemic from 2022-02-14T16:00

Over the past fifteen years, global health has been threatened by Ebola epidemics in West Africa, the emergence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), the spread of Zika through the Americas,a...

Inflation and U.S. Economic Outlook from 2022-02-10T19:00

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Brian Deese from 2022-02-09T21:15

Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese discusses the first year of the Biden administration’s industrial strategy and its effect on U.S. global economic competitiveness and national ...

Academic Webinar: Democracy in Latin America from 2022-02-09T18:00

Patrick Dennis Duddy, director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and senior visiting scholar at Duke University, leads a conversation on democracy in Latin America. This meeti...

Year Three: The Pandemic Continues from 2022-02-08T18:00

As we enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, three leading global health experts examine how the United States and the world have dealt with the evolving situation, the lessons learned, and the...

The 2022 Olympics: Spotlight on China from 2022-02-07T16:00

Panelists discuss China as it prepares for the 2022 Olympic games, including the diplomatic boycott of the games over human rights by several countries, China’s strict handling of dissent and COVID...

The Growing Risk of Climate"Tipping Points": Scientific Evidence and Policy Responses from 2022-02-04T17:00

Global LGBTQ+ Rights from 2022-02-02T18:00

Russia and the West: A New Cold War? from 2022-02-02T16:00

Panelists discuss the escalating threats at the Ukrainian border, the risks of Russian military action, as well as the mounting tensions between Russia, the United States, and the European Union th...

CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event: "The Power Law" from 2022-01-31T18:00

It is the nature of the venture-capital (VC) game that most attempts at discovery fail, but a very few succeed at such a scale that they more than make up for everything else. That extreme ratio of...

CFR Fellows'Book Launch Series:"The Power Law" from 2022-01-31T18:00

It is the nature of the venture-capital (VC) game that most attempts at discovery fail, but a very few succeed at such a scale that they more than make up for everything else. That extreme ratio of...

U.S. National Security as Seen by Three Former National Security Advisors from 2022-01-28T18:00

U.S. national security advisors from the last three administrations reflect on their experiences and assess some of the principal challenges facing the United States today.

CEO Speaker Series with James Taiclet of Lockheed Martin from 2022-01-26T19:00

Lockheed Martin Chairman, President, and CEO James Taiclet discusses developments in defense technology, competition between the United States and other military powers, and innovating in response ...

Academic Webinar: Cyberspace and U.S.-China Relations from 2022-01-26T18:00

Adam Segal, Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security and director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program at CFR, leads a conversation on cyberspace and U.S.-China re...

Virtual Roundtable: Technology and the Economy from 2022-01-25T19:00

Reporting on the Omicron Variant and COVID-19 Testing from 2022-01-25T18:00

A Conversation With Representative Ami Bera from 2022-01-21T18:00

Representative Ami Bera discusses Congressional views on U.S. policies toward the Indo-Pacific, including the unfolding situations in Afghanistan and Myanmar, U.S. engagement with regional actors, ...

The Future of U.S.-Middle East Relations from 2022-01-20T18:00

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With John C. Williams from 2022-01-14T16:00

John C. Williams of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York discusses monetary policy, the continued impact of COVID-19, and the economic outlook for the year ahead.

The C. Peter McColough Se...

Understanding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act from 2022-01-13T20:00

Virtual Screening and Discussion of Flee from 2022-01-13T18:00

Our panelists discuss Flee, an animated documentary about a young man's odyssey escaping Afghanistan with his mother and siblings. Twenty years later, he grapples with how his traumatic past will a...

Young Professionals Briefing: Navigating Increasing Tensions Between China and Taiwan from 2022-01-11T22:00

Panelists discuss the state of China-Taiwan relations, U.S. interests in the Taiwan Strait, and the potential for increased tensions to escalate into open conflict.


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What to Worry About in 2022 from 2022-01-10T19:00

Our panelists discuss potential and ongoing crises that may erupt or escalate in 2022, as well as their global political implications. This event explores the results of the 2022 Preventive Priorit...

Vaccine Equity and Global Economic Recovery from 2022-01-07T16:00

Panelists discuss global vaccine distribution efforts, the barriers to achieving vaccine equity, and what this means for global economic recovery. 

Religion and Populism in the United States and Europe from 2022-01-06T18:00

Renewing America Series: The Growing Divide—Polarization in the United States from 2022-01-06T16:00

On the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, our panelists examine polarization in the United States and the threats it poses to U.S. democracy.

This meeting is part of t...

Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener Annual Lecture on Science and Technology With Henry Kissinger and Eric Schmidt from 2021-12-20T19:00

Henry Kissinger and Eric Schmidt discuss the transformational power of artificial intelligence. 

The Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener Annual Lecture on Science and Technology addresses issues at...

7-1-7 as a Global Goal For Early Detection and Response from 2021-12-17T16:00

Climate Resilience Strategies from 2021-12-16T20:00

Virtual Roundtable: Life Lessons Learned With Calvin Sims from 2021-12-14T19:00

Reporting on Supply Chains and Inflation from 2021-12-14T18:00

Addressing Food Insecurity Around the World from 2021-12-13T20:00

A Conversation With Petro Poroshenko from 2021-12-08T17:00

Petro Poroshenko discusses Ukraine's relationship with Russia, democratic reforms in Ukraine, and U.S. and European Union policy toward the region. 

Arthur Ross Book Award: “The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy, and the Life of John Maynard Keynes” from 2021-12-07T22:00

Gideon Rose celebrates the winners of this year’s Arthur Ross Book Award: Zachary D. Carter, Peter Baker and Susan B. Glasser, and Robert D. Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett.

Virtual Roundtable: Life Lessons Learned With Eliot Cohen from 2021-12-07T19:00

Higher Education Webinar: The Role of Joint Venture Universities in China from 2021-12-07T18:00

Denis F. Simon, senior adviser to the president for China affairs and professor of the practice at Duke University, leads a conversation on the role of joint venture universities in China.

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Keeping the Lights on: Adapting the Electricity Grid to Climate Change from 2021-12-03T19:00

Our panelists discuss recent climate-related effects on the electricity grid, including defects of the current system and how the U.S. government and the private sector can better adapt the electri...

Academic Webinar: African Politics and Security Issues from 2021-12-01T18:00

Michelle Gavin, CFR’s Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies, leads a conversation on African politics and security issues.

 

 

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COVID-19 Vaccines and Religious Exemptions from 2021-11-30T20:00

Virtual Roundtable: The Cycle of American History from 2021-11-30T16:00

Virtual Roundtable: A Conversation With Desmond Shum from 2021-11-23T21:00

What is it like to secretly do business with the highest levels of the Chinese Communist Party elite? How do ideology, politics, ethics, foreign policy, law, and human relations merge in the actual...

After Glasgow: The Good, the Bad, and the Hopeful from 2021-11-19T19:00

Our panelists review the recent COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, including climate action since the Paris Accords and how governments and businesses can step up to address the complex challenges of...

Virtual Roundtable: The Coming Digital Transformation of Currencies and Financial Markets from 2021-11-19T17:00

State and Local Officials Webinar on Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Regulation By Local Government from 2021-11-18T20:00

Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Regulation By Local Government from 2021-11-18T20:00

Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security: A Conversation With Walter Pincus from 2021-11-17T23:00

Walter Pincus discusses nuclear security, the testing history of nuclear weapons, and the potential fallout of using nuclear weapons in war.

The Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Sec...

Academic Webinar: Energy Policy and Efforts to Combat Climate Change from 2021-11-17T18:00

Jason Bordoff, cofounding dean, Columbia Climate School, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy, and professor of professional practice in international and public affairs at Colum...

Centennial Speaker Series Session 9: The Future of World Order from 2021-11-16T22:00

Please join Richard Haass and Fareed Zakaria for a conversation of U.S. grand strategy and world order in the 21st century.

This meeting is the ninth and final session in CFR’s centennial ...

Virtual Roundtable: Conversation With Africa CDC Director John Nkengasong from 2021-11-12T13:00

Higher Education Webinar: The Role of Hispanic-Serving Institutions from 2021-11-10T19:00

Antonio Flores, president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), leads a conversation on the role of Hispanic-Serving Institutions in higher ed...

America's Human Rights Credibility Gap from 2021-11-09T21:00

Virtual Roundtable: Life Lessons Learned With Sue Mi Terry from 2021-11-09T19:00

Virtual Roundtable: A Conversation With Geremie R. Barmé from 2021-11-08T21:00

Religious Freedom in the Middle East from 2021-11-08T20:00

Our panelists examine religious freedom in the Middle East, how international organizations and the United States have responded to the persecution of religious minorities in the past, and what can...

Term Member Conference Keynote With Linda Thomas-Greenfield from 2021-11-04T21:15

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses her career and vision for the future of American diplomacy, U.S. priorities at the United Nations and the recent Security Council trip to Mali and Niger...

Reporting on Climate Change from 2021-11-04T17:30

Academic Webinar: The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations from 2021-11-03T17:00

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, associate professor in George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government and global fellow in the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, leads a conversation...

Preview Screening and Discussion of "Simple As Water" from 2021-11-02T21:00

Ten years after the beginning of the Syrian civil war, Syria is still the world’s largest refugee crisis. In Simple As Water, the documentary from Academy Award-winning director Megan Mylan, portra...

Virtual Roundtable: Technology and Politics from 2021-11-02T18:00

Centennial Speaker Series Session 8: Will Technology Save Us or Threaten Us? from 2021-11-01T18:00

Fei-Fei Li discusses artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies that are certain to have enormous implications for this country and the world.   

This meeting is the eighth se...

A Conversation With Rochelle Walensky from 2021-10-27T17:00

Dr. Rochelle Walensky discusses CDC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC’s role in coordinating global health initiatives, and the future of public health in the United States.

Academic Webinar: Geopolitics in the Middle East from 2021-10-27T17:00

Steven A. Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies and director of the International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars at CFR, leads a ...

The Life and Legacy of Angela Merkel from 2021-10-26T16:00

Panelists discuss the life and career of Angela Merkel and the future of U.S.-German relations and the larger transatlantic alliance.

Virtual Roundtable: Major Power Rivalry in South Asia from 2021-10-26T13:00

In a new paper for the Managing Global Disorder Discussion Paper series, Tanvi Madan argues that the intensifying competition in South Asia and the Indian Ocean between the United States and China ...

Afghanistan in Hindsight: Lessons From Two Decades of War from 2021-10-22T18:30

Our panelists discuss the history of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, critical policy decisions made during four U.S. administrations, and what lessons can be learned from the two-decade war.

Payments and Politics of Primary Health Care from 2021-10-22T16:00

Higher Education Webinar: Civic Engagement in Higher Education from 2021-10-21T16:00

Brian Mateo, associate dean of civic engagement and director of strategic partnerships in Bard College’s Globalization and International Affairs Program and security fellow at the Truman National S...

Israel and Palestine: Challenges to Coexistence from 2021-10-20T15:30

Darryl G. Behrman Lecture on Africa Policy: The Impact of COVID-19 on Democracy in Africa from 2021-10-20T15:00

Panelists discuss the impact of COVID-19 on democracy in Africa, including suspended elections and lockdown measures sometimes used to target opposition groups and the media, as well as steps some ...

CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series With Martin Indyk from 2021-10-19T21:00

Martin Indyk discusses his new book, Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy. A perceptive and provocative history of Henry Kissinger’s diplomatic negotiations in t...

Democracy and Reporting on Elections from 2021-10-19T17:00

Virtual Roundtable: What Xi’s “Common Prosperity” Policies Mean for China and the Global Economy from 2021-10-18T13:00

Michael Pettis, professor of finance at the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University in Beijing, and coauthor, most recently, of Trade Wars Are Class Wars: How Rising Inequality Distorts ...

Brexit: The Future of Northern Ireland and Scotland from 2021-10-15T14:00

Panelists discuss the ongoing challenges in the post-Brexit process, the prospects that Northern Ireland and Scotland could leave the United Kingdom via referendums, and the possible implications f...

Home and Abroad Public Forum: The Climate Crisis from 2021-10-14T16:00

This CFR Home and Abroad Public Forum discusses current and projected climate change, options for reducing emissions, and policies to help communities adapt to a changing climate. This event is par...

The Evolving Military Balance in the Taiwan Strait from 2021-10-07T21:00

Panelists discuss the risk of an armed conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan and how the United States should adapt its defense strategy to meet the China challenge.

Virtual Roundtable: The Future of Hong Kong from 2021-10-07T20:00

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Tiff Macklem from 2021-10-07T16:00

Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada discusses the major trends and challenges facing the global financial architecture, what’s at stake for Canada, and how to evolve it for the 21st century.
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Academic Webinar: Balancing the Indo-Pacific from 2021-10-06T17:00

Young Professionals Briefing: The Future of Democracy Around the World from 2021-10-05T21:00

Panelists discuss democratic backsliding, the rights of marginalized populations living under authoritarian regimes, and the prospects for and obstacles against democratic movements around the worl...

Virtual Roundtable: The Persistence of Social Hierarchy from 2021-10-05T19:00

The Latest Developments on COVID-19 from 2021-10-04T17:00

Our panelists discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, the risks of the Delta variant, mask and vaccine mandates, booster shots, and the possible ramifications of many students and workers returni...

The Changing Landscape of Terrorism in the United States from 2021-09-30T17:00

Virtual Roundtable: The Rise of Economic Inequality from 2021-09-30T15:00

The rich have gotten richer as workers’ wages have stagnated, social mobility has declined, and regional economic divisions have sharpened. Who wouldn’t be angry? In this second session in The Thre...

Supply Chain Economy: Understanding Innovation in Services from 2021-09-30T13:00

Supply chains are an integral part of the American economy and actively drive U.S. innovation. However, what is included in the term has lacked an empirical definition. Reviewing the suppliers and ...

Academic Webinar: Constraining Putin’s Russia from 2021-09-29T17:00

Thomas Graham, distinguished fellow at CFR, leads a conversation on constraining Putin’s Russia.

FASKIANOS: Welcome to today’s session of the CFR Fall 2021 Academic Webinar Series. I’m Iri...

A Conversation With Minister Naledi Pandor of South Africa from 2021-09-24T15:00

Minister Naledi Pandor discusses the state of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, the South African response to COVID-19 along with lessons learned for the future, and the country’s role as a leader i...

A Conversation With President Barham Salih of Iraq from 2021-09-22T22:00

President Barham Salih discusses Iraq's role in regional conflicts and its relationship with the United States. 

A Conversation With Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong of the Republic of Korea from 2021-09-22T19:00

South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong discusses the peace process on the Korean peninsula, South Korea’s role in the Asia-Pacific and on the global front, and the ROK-U.S. comprehensive part...

A Conversation With Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland from 2021-09-22T14:00

Taoiseach Micheál Martin discusses what he will prioritize while Ireland holds the UN Security Council presidency, the future of transatlantic relations, and Ireland's approach to Brexit.

The Future of Pakistan-U.S. Relations: A Conversation With Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan from 2021-09-21T14:30

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan discusses Pakistan's relationship with the United States and the quest for peace and stability in the region.
 

World Economic Update from 2021-09-15T18:00

The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their...

Academic Webinar: Race in America and International Relations from 2021-09-15T17:00

Travis L. Adkins, deputy assistant administrator for Africa at USAID and lecturer of African and security studies at the Walsh School of Foreign Service and in the Prisons and Justice Initiative at...

Reporting on COVID-19 from 2021-09-14T19:00

Why Economics Needs Anthropologists from 2021-09-14T17:00

Gillian Tett, chair of the editorial board (U.S.) of the Financial Times, is the author of Anthro-Vision: A New Way to See in Business and Life. She discusses what economists miss when studying con...

Centennial Speaker Series Session 5: Comparative Demographic Trends & Their Implications from 2021-09-14T16:00

Nicholas Eberstadt discusses U.S. demographic exceptionalism and how demographic trends will drive policymaking in the 21st century.

This meeting is the fifth session in CFR’s speaker seri...

Virtual Roundtable: Life Lessons Learned With James Dobbins from 2021-09-13T19:00

James Dobbins discusses his distinguished career in public service.

Visit “How I Got Here: James Dobbins” on the Foreign Affairs Career Center for more information.

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Vaccines and Variants with Dr. Leana Wen from 2021-09-09T20:00

Virtual Roundtable: The Transformation of Hong Kong from 2021-09-09T20:00

Dennis Kwok, former liberal politician and leader in efforts to democratize China’s Special Administrative Region (SAR), discusses the many changes being imposed on Hong Kong, expected developments...

Higher Education Webinar: Pandemic-Related Inequities in Higher Education from 2021-09-09T18:00

Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology at Temple University and founding director of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, and Clyde Wilson Pickett, vi...

Foreign Affairs September/October 2021 Issue Launch: Who Won the War on Terror? from 2021-09-09T15:00

As the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, Foreign Affairs Executive Editor Justin Vogt discusses who won the war on terror and what it means for the United Stat...

What's Next for Cuba? from 2021-08-10T16:00

Panelists discuss what sparked recent protests in Cuba, how the Cuban government has responded, and what policy options the Biden administration might take to address the situation.

Renewing America: Fixing America’s Infrastructure from 2021-08-04T19:30

Panelists discuss major potential reforms to U.S. infrastructure, including new technological advances in transportation, traditional and digital infrastructure, universal broadband, smart cities, ...

A Conversation With President Iván Duque of Colombia from 2021-07-29T13:00

President Duque discusses Colombia’s domestic political and economic outlook, including the response to recent civilian protests, and the future of Colombia-U.S. relations.

Reporting on U.S. Immigration Policies and Migration from 2021-07-27T19:00

A Conversation With Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya from 2021-07-26T19:00

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discusses Belarus-U.S. relations, prospects for democratic reform in Belarus, and regional security in Eastern Europe.

Term Member Virtual Meeting: The Future of E-Mobility from 2021-07-26T14:00

Panelists discuss electric mobility and what it means for the future of the transportation and energy sectors. CFR's Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program hosted this event in collaboration with AB...

Virtual Roundtable: Was Jimmy Carter a Successful Foreign Policy President? from 2021-07-22T17:00

Four decades after he left power, Jimmy Carter’s presidency is being reevaluated by historians. The passage of time and availability of documentary evidence makes such a reassessment possible. Is t...

Higher Education Webinar: Campus Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation from 2021-07-22T16:30

The Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region from 2021-07-21T18:00

State and Local Officials Webinar: Foreign Policy on the Home Front from 2021-07-19T19:00

Foreign Policy on the Home Front from 2021-07-19T19:00

CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event: "Awakening—#MeToo and the Global Fight for Women’s Rights" from 2021-07-14T20:00

Speakers discuss the new book, Awakening: #MeToo and the Global Fight for Women’s Rights. Since 2017, millions have joined the global movement known as #MeToo, catalyzing an unprecedented wave of w...

The Origins of COVID-19: Implications for U.S.-China Relations from 2021-07-13T21:00

Panelists discuss the possible origins of COVID-19, including the growing concern that the virus leaked from the Wuhan Virology Lab rather than originating in nature, what the ramifications are for...

Home and Abroad Series Public Forum: U.S. Immigration Policy from 2021-06-30T19:00

CFR’s Home and Abroad Series Public Forum explores migration trends and the many questions confronting U.S. immigration policy, including but not limited to our southern border.

Virtual Roundtable: The Rise of Political Partisanship from 2021-06-30T15:00

The first session of the Threats to American Democracy Roundtable series focuses on the rise of political partisanship. The founders considered factions a grave threat to the new republic. We are n...

Tensions in Ukraine from 2021-06-30T13:00

Ahead of the proposed July meeting between President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky, panelists give an update on U.S.-Ukraine relations and policy options to deal with continuing Russian ag...

The Dollar in American Foreign Policy: A Look Back and Ahead from 2021-06-29T17:00

Jeffrey E. Garten, dean emeritus at the Yale School of Management and a former undersecretary of commerce for international trade, is the author of the forthcoming book, Three Days at Camp David: H...

Lessons Learned With Peter Osnos from 2021-06-23T21:00

Please join Peter Osnos for a conversation on his distinguished career in journalism and publishing, including working as a foreign correspondent in Vietnam and the Soviet Union, and as a long-time...

Virtual Roundtable: Life Lessons Learned With Frank G. Wisner from 2021-06-23T18:00

Frank G. Wisner discusses his distinguished career in public service, including working as former undersecretary of defense for policy, undersecretary of state for international security affairs, a...

CEO Speaker Series With Kathy Warden of Northrop Grumman from 2021-06-23T14:00

Please join Kathy Warden as she discusses technological advancements in the aerospace and defense industry and her perspective as a CEO in the national security arena.

The CEO Speaker Seri...

Higher Education Webinar: Visa Challenges and Fall International Student Enrollment from 2021-06-22T17:00

Adam Julian, director of international student and scholar services at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and 2021 chair of the international student and scholar regulatory practice committe...

Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand from 2021-06-16T22:00

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses the future of New Zealand's foreign policy and lessons learned from the country's response to COVID-19 and reopening. 

This meeting kicks off the 20...

Social Justice Movements and Twitter: Digital Revolutions in the United States and Abroad from 2021-06-16T17:00

In recent years, activists in global social movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and #BringBackOurGirls have harnessed social media to raise awareness of injustice and counter prevailing na...

Challenges Facing the Global Order from 2021-06-15T21:00

Panelists discuss trends and uncertainties that will shape the future global strategic environment for the United States, including great power competition, climate change, and emerging technologie...

State and Local Officials Webinar: The American Rescue Plan and Economic Recovery from 2021-06-15T19:00

The American Rescue Plan and Economic Recovery from 2021-06-15T19:00

Virtual Roundtable: Major Power Rivalry in Africa from 2021-06-10T17:00

Although major power competition on the African continent is a reality, it should not dominate the Biden administration’s vision for U.S.-Africa relations, argues Michelle Gavin in her new paper Ma...

U.S. Leadership in Space: A Conversation With General John Raymond from 2021-06-10T15:00

General John Raymond discusses the establishment of the U.S. Space Force, current and potential national security threats in outer space, and areas of cooperation between the United States and both...

Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom from 2021-06-09T17:00

2021 Report on International Religious Freedom from 2021-06-09T17:00

Lessons Learned With Afsaneh Beschloss from 2021-06-08T20:00

Afsaneh Beschloss discusses her distinguished career in finance, including her roles as founder and CEO of RockCreek, a leading global investment firm, her time as treasurer and chief investment of...

The Emerging Global Technology Underclass from 2021-06-08T18:00

Working for low wages and few benefits, a large but invisible workforce keeps the internet running. Through her research, Mary L. Gray sheds light on the workers—many of them women caring for young...

Reporting on Extremist Activity from 2021-06-08T17:00

Dana Coester, editor-in-chief at 100 Days in Appalachia, shares best practices for reporting on extremist activity at the local level. Bruce Hoffman, Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis senior fello...

Daughters and Sons Guest Event: Leadership Through Generations: A Conversation With Charles F. Bolden Jr. and Ché Bolden from 2021-06-03T21:00

Charles F. Bolden Jr., former NASA administrator and astronaut who flew on four space shuttle missions, and his son, Ché Bolden, a Marine Corps veteran, speak at a multigenerational conversation ab...

Young Professionals Briefing: The Future of Afghanistan from 2021-06-02T21:00

Panelists discuss the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September and its implications for the future of the country.

The CFR Young Profession...

Transition 2021 Series: U.S.-Europe Relations and Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation from 2021-06-02T18:00

Panelists discuss U.S.-Europe relations under the Biden administration, including areas where the United States and Europe can partner to address common interests like climate change, cybersecurity...

Virtual Roundtable: The Post-Election Future of Scotland from 2021-06-02T16:00

2021 International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) Conference Keynote Session on Taiwan from 2021-06-01T16:00

Panelists discuss the potential for escalation in the Taiwan Strait, the state of cross-Strait relations, and the outlook for U.S. policy toward Taiwan.

For more information about the Inte...

Conference on Diversity in International Affairs from 2021-05-26T20:00

The Conference on Diversity in International Affairs brings together college and graduate students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds for plenaries on foreign policy topics, seminars ...

Conference on Diversity in International Affairs 2021 from 2021-05-26T20:00

The Conference on Diversity in International Affairs brings together college and graduate students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds for plenaries on foreign policy topics, seminars ...

Disinformation and Faith Communities from 2021-05-26T18:00

The State of Global Governance in the Era of COVID-19: A Conversation With Richard Haass and the Council of Councils from 2021-05-26T13:00

Richard N. Haass, Chen Dongxiao, and Nathalie Tocci discuss the mounting challenges to global governance and their implications for international cooperation, including rising climate concerns, eco...

Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture With Ajay Banga from 2021-05-25T18:00

Ajay Banga discusses sustainable economic recovery, the World Trade Organization and international standards for trade, and policies to promote financial inclusion and address the digital divide am...

The Current Israeli-Palestinian Crisis: Possibilities for New Junctures or a Return to Status Quo? from 2021-05-21T17:00

Panelists discuss the Biden administration's response to the crisis in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank, including next steps beyond the ceasefire.

Religious Nationalism Around the World from 2021-05-19T19:00

The Religion Community's Role in Managing COVID-19 from 2021-05-19T16:00

A Conversation With Cardinal Dolan from 2021-05-19T15:00

Virtual Roundtable: The Future of Strategic Arms Control from 2021-05-19T13:00

To avoid a costly and potentially dangerous arms race with China and Russia, the United States should consider new and creative approaches to strategic arms control. A new paper, “The Future of Str...

Responding to the Rise of Global Migration from 2021-05-18T18:45

A Conversation With Richard N. Haass from 2021-05-18T17:00

State and Local Officials Webinar: Confronting Extremism at the Municipal Level from 2021-05-13T15:00

Confronting Extremism at the Municipal Level from 2021-05-13T15:00

Term Member Virtual Meeting: An Inside Look at Corporate Boards and How They Work from 2021-05-12T20:00

Dambisa Moyo discusses why corporations need boards that are more transparent, more knowledgeable, more diverse, and more deeply involved in setting the strategic course of the companies they lead....

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Raphael Bostic from 2021-05-12T17:00

Raphael Bostic of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated inequality in the United States, as well as solutions for increasing economic growth and...

Misinformation and Trust in Media from 2021-05-11T17:00

Lessons From History Series: Reading Between the Red Lines–Deterrence and U.S. Foreign Policy from 2021-05-10T15:00

Panelists discuss the history of setting “red lines” in U.S. foreign policy, whether they have helped to achieve diplomatic goals, and how these statements affect current policy priorities.
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State and Local Officials Webinar: Responding to China's Belt and Road Initiative from 2021-05-06T19:00

Responding to China's Belt and Road Initiative from 2021-05-06T19:00

The Future of Health-Care Technology from 2021-05-06T18:00

Please join our panelists as they examine how digital health-care technologies worldwide have the potential to transform care, improve outcomes, and help end the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual Roundtable: Equality in Constitutional Democracies: The ERA, CEDAW, and the Chilean Plebiscite from 2021-05-06T16:30

Preparing for Heightened Tensions Between China and India from 2021-05-06T14:00

Term Member Discussion on China's Belt and Road Initiative from 2021-05-03T21:00

Though the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy endeavor, has the potential to meet developing countries’ needs and spur economic growth, the real...

Transition 2021 Series: The U.S. Approach to Latin America and the Caribbean from 2021-05-03T15:00

Panelists discuss how the Biden administration will approach relations with Latin America and the Caribbean, including issues pertaining to trade, migration, climate, and challenges to democratic g...

Higher Education Webinar: Transforming International Affairs Education to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from 2021-04-29T17:00

Transition 2021 Series: U.S.-Saudi Relations: Where Do We Go From Here? from 2021-04-29T16:00

Panelists discuss the future of the U.S.-Saudi relationship under the Biden administration and its implications for American foreign policy in the Middle East.

The Transition 2021 series e...

Virtual Roundtable: Major Power Rivalry in East Asia from 2021-04-29T13:00

The risks of conflict between the United States and China are real and growing. This situation has left the U.S.-China relationship in a precarious place that will require delicate diplomacy in ord...

Renewing America Series: Reskilling and the Future of Work Post-Pandemic from 2021-04-28T21:00

Panelists discuss the changing nature of America’s workforce and the urgency to reskill workers exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including issues around automation, labor markets, and the futu...

Virtual Roundtable: The Politics of Primary Health Care from 2021-04-28T13:00

The Future of Work in the COVID-19 Economy from 2021-04-27T16:00

COVID-19 has accelerated economic trends, such as virtual work and automation that will reshape the future of work. How can governments, multilateral organizations, and the private sector promote e...

A Conversation With State Councilor Wang Yi of China from 2021-04-23T13:00

State Councilor Wang Yi discusses China's foreign and domestic policies, including the impact of COVID-19 and the future of relations with the United States.

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Lawrence H. Summers from 2021-04-21T16:30

Lawrence H. Summers discusses the U.S. economic recovery, the Biden administration's stimulus and infrastructure plans, possible inflation risks, and the implications for the global economy.
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Transition 2021 Series: What's Next for U.S.-Iran Relations? from 2021-04-20T16:00

Panelists discuss U.S. policy toward Iran under the Biden administration and how changes in U.S. policy will affect relations with other countries in the Middle East.

The Transition 2021 s...

School Policy Decisions During COVID-19 from 2021-04-15T17:00

Preventing the Next Pandemic: Leveraging Technology for Early Warning of Spreading Infectious Illness. from 2021-04-14T18:00

The rapid rate of infection in the ongoing pandemic is catalyzing technological innovation to prevent the next potential pandemic from ever reaching a global scale. Technology is the essential tool...

COVID-19's Impact on Women from 2021-04-14T14:30

State and Local Officials Webinar: Broadband and Bridging the Digital Divide from 2021-04-08T21:00

Kathryn de Wit, project manager of the Broadband Access Initiative at Pew Charitable Trusts, and Francella Ochillo, executive director of Next Century Cities, discuss expanding broadband infrastruc...

Broadband and Bridging the Digital Divide from 2021-04-08T19:00

Virtual Roundtable: Women’s Rights in Egypt: A Conversation with Mozn Hassan from 2021-04-08T15:00

The Cybersecurity Threat From Russia from 2021-04-07T21:00

While much of the public’s attention over the last year has been on Russian information operations and threats to election integrity, actors tied to Russian intelligence were conducting an espionag...

Lessons Learned With Thomas Donilon from 2021-04-07T19:00

Thomas Donilon discusses his distinguished career in business and government, including his role as national security advisor under President Barack Obama, working with three U.S. presidents, servi...

Academic Webinar: U.S. Response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative from 2021-04-07T17:00

Virtual Roundtable: Managing Global Disorder: Major Power Rivalry in the Middle East from 2021-04-06T20:00

Even as the United States debates its role in the Middle East, it still retains significant power and influence in the region. With intensifying great power competition, however, regional dynamics ...

COVID-19 Vaccines and the Faith Community from 2021-04-06T19:00

CEO Speaker Series With Scott Kirby of United Airlines from 2021-04-06T18:00

Scott Kirby discusses the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry, United Airlines’ commitment to sustainability and other company-wide initiatives, and lessons learned thro...

Transition 2021 Series: The Abraham Accords and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict from 2021-04-01T17:00

Panelists discuss how the Biden administration will approach the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and if the Abraham Accords can help to resolve it. 

The Transition 2021 series examines the m...

Global Supply Chains in the Era of COVID-19 from 2021-03-31T18:00

Our panelists examine the vulnerabilities in global supply chains exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, resiliency options such as supplier diversification, reshoring critical industries, and stockpili...

Home and Abroad Series Public Forum: The Future of Democracy from 2021-03-30T21:30

CFR’s inaugural Home and Abroad series public forum on the state of democracy globally discusses the role democracy should occupy in U.S. foreign policy, and actions policymakers, business leaders,...

Migration at the U.S.-Mexico Border from 2021-03-25T16:30

The CARES Act: Implications for U.S. Economic Competitveness from 2021-03-24T19:15

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at University of Michigan, leads a conversation on the new U.S. stimulus bill and how it will shape U.S. economic competitiveness.

State and Local Officials Webinar: The CARES Act: Implications for U.S. Economic Competitveness from 2021-03-24T19:15

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at University of Michigan, leads a conversation on the new U.S. stimulus bill and how it will shape U.S. economic competitiveness.

Academic Webinar: Equitable Vaccine Distribution and Pandemic Preparedness from 2021-03-24T18:00

Virtual Roundtable: Human Trafficking and Its Sustainable Development Implications from 2021-03-23T21:00

Racial Health Disparities and Accountability Journalism from 2021-03-16T00:00

Is Democracy in Decline? from 2021-03-15T17:00

Panelists discuss the future of democracy in the United States, including the actions that led to the siege of the Capitol and the threats facing U.S. democracy in its wake, how the Biden administr...

Council Special Report: The United States, China, and Taiwan—A Strategy to Prevent War from 2021-03-12T19:00

In the Council Special Report The United States, China, and Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War, authors Ambassador Robert Blackwill and Philip Zelikow warn that?“Taiwan is becoming the most dangerou...

David A. Morse Lecture With Jens Stoltenberg from 2021-03-11T16:00

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the NATO 2030 initiative and his vision to strengthen and modernize the transatlantic alliance.

The David A. Morse Lecture was inaugurated...

Academic Webinar: The Role of the National Security Council from 2021-03-10T19:00

The Indian Farmer Protests from 2021-03-09T00:00

The Biden Administration Agenda on Global Women’s Issues from 2021-03-08T18:30

The Joe Biden administration has announced it will establish the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council to coordinate federal efforts to advance gender equity and equality at home and abroad....

CEO Speaker Series With Sir Martin Sorrell from 2021-03-04T16:00

Martin Sorrell discusses growing a business during uncertain economic times and the future of digital marketing.

The CEO Speaker Series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share t...

Term Member Virtual Meeting: One Year From the Front Lines in NYC—Remembering the First Wave of COVID-19 and Preparing for the Next from 2021-03-02T00:00

As the one-year mark approaches of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in New York City, frontline physicians reflect on the first and second waves of COVID-19, and discuss specific steps to impro...

Transition 2021 Series: A Gathering Storm—The Future of U.S.-North Korea Policy from 2021-02-25T23:00

Our panelists discuss the future of the U.S. relationship with North Korea under the Biden administration, including the country’s nuclear capabilities and ambitions, and China’s role in the penins...

Think Global, Write Local from 2021-02-25T01:00

Mark Seibel, technology policy editor at the Washington Post, discusses his journalism career and best practices for connecting local issues to global dynamics. Carla Anne Robbins, adjunct senior f...

CFR Academic Webinar: Should We Stay or Should We Go? America's Role in the Middle East from 2021-02-24T19:00

Academic Webinar: Should We Stay or Should We Go? America's Role in the Middle East from 2021-02-24T01:00

F. Gregory Gause III, department head and professor of international affairs and John H. Lindsey ’44 Chair at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service, leads a conversati...

Virtual Roundtable: Can Social Bonds Help Save the World? from 2021-02-19T16:00

State and Local Officials Webinar: A Conversation With CFR President Richard N. Haass from 2021-02-11T21:00

CFR President Richard N. Haass discusses the domestic and foreign policy challenges facing the United States and their relevance to state and local agendas.

A Conversation With CFR President Richard N. Haass from 2021-02-11T01:00

Academic Webinar: Rising to the Climate Challenge from 2021-02-10T19:00

The Rise of Christian Nationalism from 2021-02-09T19:00

CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event With Ray Takeyh from 2021-02-04T23:00

Ray Takeyh discusses his new book, The Last Shah. Offering a new view of one of America's most important and widely misunderstood relationships, The Last Shah significantly revises our understandin...

One Year Later: Global Health Lessons From 2020 from 2021-02-02T17:00

On the one-year anniversary of Think Global Health, CFR’s website devoted to global health, our panelists discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about the role of global hea...

Transition 2021 Series: U.S. Economic Recovery from 2021-01-29T19:00

Panel discuss the policy paths President Biden can take to aid in the U.S. economic recovery amid the pandemic, and the political pressures his administration faces from both sides of the political...

Academic Webinar: American Isolationism vs. Internationalism from 2021-01-27T19:00

Eliminating Human Trafficking: The Role of the Private Sector from 2021-01-27T17:00

Our panelists discuss the role of businesses in eradicating human trafficking and modern slavery.

This meeting is cosponsored with CFR’s Women and Foreign Policy Program.

COVID-19 and Domestic Equity from 2021-01-26T19:00

What to Worry About in 2021 from 2021-01-25T16:00

Panelists discuss potential and ongoing crises that may erupt or escalate in 2021, as well as their global political implications. This event explored the results of CFR's 2021 Preventive Prioritie...

The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout from 2021-01-15T00:00

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With David Malpass from 2021-01-14T18:30

World Bank President David Malpass discusses global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost econo...

Higher Education Webinar: Planning for Vaccine Rollouts from 2021-01-14T01:00

Anita L. Barkin, co-chair of the COVID-19 task force at the American College Health Association, leads a discussion on the role of colleges in disseminating vaccines and provide rollout recommendat...

COVID-19 and Global Equity from 2021-01-13T20:00

Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security: The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty—Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Weapons from 2021-01-13T17:00

The United Nations is expected to hold the tenth Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in 2021, following its spring 2020 postponement. In this event, panelists discuss the status...

Transition 2021 Series: The First 100 Days and Beyond from 2021-01-06T23:00

Richard Haass and David Rubenstein discuss the most pressing foreign policy challenges to greet the Biden administration, including U.S.-China relations, cybersecurity, climate change, nuclear prol...

A Conversation With Chairman Kimberly Reed from 2020-12-17T18:00

Chairman Kimberly Reed discusses how the Export-Import Bank is working to modernize U.S. business competitiveness in the face of contentious trade and business practices by China.

Covering the States’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans from 2020-12-17T01:00

Frontier Market Entrepreneurship: Startup Success Beyond Silicon Valley and Term Member Happy Hour from 2020-12-16T23:00

Our panelists discuss the growing amount of startup ecosystems that are popping up outside of Silicon Valley and other major economic centers, including what it takes for many of those startups to ...

Women, Civic Participation, and the Legacy of the Nineteenth Amendment from 2020-12-16T01:00

CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event With John Campbell from 2020-12-15T23:00

John Campbell discusses his new book, Nigeria and the Nation-State. Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and is projected to be the third most populous country in the world by 2050, yet its democrat...

Reconciliation in the United States from 2020-12-15T01:00

Virtual Roundtable: How Nonviolent Resistance Succeeds from 2020-12-11T18:00

A Conversation With Robert Redfield from 2020-12-10T20:00

Dr. Robert Redfield discusses the CDC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Higher Education Webinar: The Value of International Students from 2020-12-08T01:00

Esther Brimmer, executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, leads a discussion on international student contributions to academic communities and the U.S. economy, ...

Rescuing States and Cities Amid the Pandemic from 2020-12-07T19:00

Panelists discuss the current state and local budgetary crises brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, policy options available to state and local officials, and implications of these crises for th...

Screening and Discussion of "A La Calle" from 2020-11-30T22:00

Panelists discuss the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela as the country continues to face high rates of poverty, unemployment, and even starvation. A La Calle (“To the Street”) is a firsthand account...

The Future of Europe from 2020-11-30T18:00

Panelists discuss the multiple challenges facing Europe today, including the public health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, continued threats of nationalism, Russian i...

CFR Master Class With Adam Segal from 2020-11-24T22:00

Adam Segal discusses the evolution of China's technology policy and how it has changed the U.S.-China relationship. 

The CFR Master Class Series is a biweekly 45-minute session hosted by V...

A Conversation With President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission from 2020-11-20T16:00

President von der Leyen discusses her vision for a new transatlantic agenda, prospects for cooperation between the European Union and the United States, and the future of multilateralism.

A Conversation With House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith from 2020-11-19T23:00

Adam Smith discusses his role as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and the need for the United States to address growing competition with China.

Resetting Public Health Strategy on COVID-19 from 2020-11-19T01:00

Faith and Polarization in 2020 Part 2 from 2020-11-19T01:00

A Conversation With Vice Admiral Robert Sharp from 2020-11-18T18:00

Vice Admiral Robert Sharp discusses the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disaster response efforts, partnerships with industry and academia...

Academic Webinar: The Road to Peace in Afghanistan from 2020-11-18T01:00

Rina Amiri, senior fellow at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs, discusses prospects for peace in Afghanistan, including the fate of the U.S.-Taliban peace deal, Afghan women’s roles i...

A Conversation With Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh of the Palestinian Authority from 2020-11-17T17:30

Prime Minister Shtayyeh discusses the Palestinian Authority’s relations with the United States, its security and economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the broader Middle East peace process. 

A Conversation With President Sebastián Piñera of Chile from 2020-11-13T17:00

President Piñera discusses short term and long term economic recovery after COVID-19, Chile’s new constitution, global governance, and the shifting geopolitics of Latin America.

Academic Webinar: The World from 2020-11-10T01:00

Richard N. Haass, president of CFR and author of The World: A Brief Introduction, leads a post-election conversation on the United States’ global role and discusses the events and ideas that have s...

Faith, Polarization, and the 2020 Election Part 1 from 2020-10-29T01:00

Academic Webinar: Migration in the Americas from 2020-10-28T01:00

Paul J. Angelo, fellow for Latin America studies at CFR, and Angela M. Banks, Charles J. Merriam distinguished professor of law at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, dis...

Reporting on Election 2020 from 2020-10-27T01:00

Voting and Demographics in Election 2020 from 2020-10-22T02:00

Academic Webinar: International Trade Policy from 2020-10-21T02:00

Renee Bowen, director of the Center for Commerce and Diplomacy and professor in the department of economics and School of Global Policy and Strategy at University of California, San Diego, and Jenn...

Higher Education Webinar: Introduction to World101 from 2020-10-15T02:00

Charles Hopkins, director of teaching and learning at CFR; Jean E. Abshire, associate professor of political science and international studies at Indiana University Southeast; and Steven Elliott-Go...

Academic Webinar: European Integration and Brexit from 2020-10-07T02:00

Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at CFR and associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, discusses Europ...

Environmental Risk Management and Climate Change from 2020-09-30T02:00

Economic Recovery From the Coronavirus Pandemic from 2020-09-29T02:00

Economic Implications of COVID-19 from 2020-09-17T02:00

COVID-19 Update With Dr. Tom Frieden from 2020-09-09T02:00

COVID-19 and the Future of Work from 2020-08-11T02:00

Disinformation and Election 2020 from 2020-08-06T02:00

Election Administration and Mail-in Voting from 2020-07-28T02:00

Reporting on Local Health Systems from 2020-07-23T02:00

Resurgence of COVID-19 from 2020-07-14T02:00

COVID-19 Resurgence from 2020-07-09T02:00

Reporting on Racial Inequality from 2020-06-25T02:00

Local Leadership in Times of Crisis from 2020-06-23T02:00

Assessing Public Health Risks from 2020-06-05T02:00

Immigration and Border Policy from 2020-06-04T02:00

The Future of American Infrastructure from 2020-05-27T02:00

Higher Education Webinar:"The World"With CFR President Richard N. Haass from 2020-05-19T00:00

Science-Based Reporting and Countering Misinformation from 2020-05-12T00:00

Reopening North America from 2020-05-08T00:00

Higher Education Webinar: COVID-19 Implications for Higher Education from 2020-05-05T00:00

Cybersecurity and COVID-19: The Threat of Ransomware from 2020-05-04T00:00

COVID-19 and Considerations for Reopening from 2020-04-30T00:00

U.S. Elections and COVID-19 from 2020-04-28T00:00

Update on Russia: Policy, Power, and Public Health from 2020-04-28T00:00

COVID-19’s Effect on Displaced Peoples from 2020-04-23T00:00

COVID-19 Update: How to Reopen Society as Soon and Safely as Possible from 2020-04-23T00:00

Building Climate Resilience from 2020-04-22T00:00

Alice C. Hill discusses how communities can reduce, absorb, and recover from climate change impacts and recommend policies to build greater climate resilience.

U.S. Economic Recovery After COVID-19 from 2020-04-22T00:00

COVID-19 Vaccine Update from 2020-04-21T00:00

Africa’s Response to COVID-19 from 2020-04-21T00:00

COVID-19 Implications for Small Businesses and Workers from 2020-04-17T00:00

After COVID-19: China's Role in the World and U.S.-China Relations from 2020-04-16T00:00

COVID-19 and Trade from 2020-04-16T00:00

Latin America’s Response to COVID-19 from 2020-04-14T00:00

COVID-19 Update: Latest Developments in the Fight Against Coronavirus from 2020-04-13T00:00

COVID-19: Updates on Treatment and Response from 2020-04-10T00:00

COVID-19 Lessons From Washington State from 2020-04-07T00:00

South Asia's Response to the Coronavirus from 2020-04-07T00:00

The World After Coronavirus from 2020-04-06T00:00