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Former CFR military fellows John Barrientos and Kristen Thompson provide an inside view on how the U.S. military is adapting to the challenges it faces.

Podcast by James M. Lindsay, John P. Barrientos, and Kristen D. Thompson Apr 23, 2024

Harris Seeks the Democratic Nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in the wake of Joe Biden’s exit from the race.

Post by James M. Lindsay Jul 22, 2024

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The President’s Inbox Recap: Modi Meets Trump

Modi and Trump seek closer ties even as policy and politics constrain what they can accomplish.

Post by Oscar Berry February 20, 2025 The Water's Edge
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Foreign Influence and Democratic Governance

Panelists discuss CFR’s recently released Council Special Report on foreign influence, democratic governance, and election interference. This meeting is part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy.

Virtual Event by Jessica Brandt, Norman L. Eisen, Audrye Wong and Miles Kahler February 20, 2025
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How the U.S. Asylum Process Works

Asylum has become a central part of the U.S. immigration debate in recent years after border crossings reached a record high in fiscal year 2023. Here’s how the asylum process works.

Backgrounder by Diana Roy February 19, 2025

Experts in this Region

James M. Lindsay

Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs

Manjari Chatterjee Miller

Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia

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The Crypto Presidency

Crypto has a window—especially before 2026 midterm elections when Republican congressional control might be weakened—to move from a questioned corner of the U.S. financial sector to centerstage.

Article by Rebecca Patterson February 18, 2025
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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Michael S. Barr

Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr discusses the potential impacts of AI on financial stability and the regulatory considerations surrounding it. 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. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. However, this event will be livestreamed through CFR.org. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

Event with Michael S. Barr and Andrew Ross Sorkin February 18, 2025
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TWE Celebrates Presidents’ Day

The forty-seven presidents of the United States have some interesting stories to tell.

Article by James M. Lindsay February 15, 2025 The Water's Edge

Trade

What Trump’s Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Will Mean, in Six Charts

President Trump plans to impose fresh tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports, seeking to curb China’s growing dominance in global trade. These six charts show the tariffs’ potential economic effects.

Article by Shannon K. O'Neil and Julia Huesa February 14, 2025
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A Presidents’ Day Quiz

The fourteenth annual TWE Presidents' Day quiz.

Article by James M. Lindsay February 14, 2025 The Water's Edge
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What’s Next for Global Health?

Following recent U.S. policies to refocus development spending and engagement, including the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization, panelists discuss how the global health community can adapt its policies, programs, and financing. Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

Event with Isobel Coleman, Megan Ranney, Anil Soni and Thomas J. Bollyky February 13, 2025
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2025 Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop

The Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop convenes clergy, seminary heads, scholars of religion, and representatives of faith-based organizations from around the country for discussions with policymakers, CFR fellows, and other experts. The event is a valuable opportunity to engage with colleagues and participate in substantive conversations on international issues of interest to religious communities. The workshop will include an opening night dinner conversation, plenary sessions, and breakout discussions with choices among a variety of thematic and regional topics. Access the complete agenda here

Event with Prashan De Visser, Josefina Echavarría Álvarez, Mohamed Elsanousi, Nazila Ghanea, Samah Norquist, Wai Wai Nu, Ebenezer Obadare , Shannon K. O'Neil , Farah Pandith , Melissa Rogers, Paul B. Stares , Knox Thames, Azza Karam, Peter Mandaville, Simran Jeet Singh and Burton L. Visotzky February 11, 2025
Space

Why Space Is a National Security Priority

The United States needs to restore its focus on space as a national security priority as conditions have changed and threats have multiplied.

Article by Jane Harman, Nina M. Armagno and Esther Brimmer February 11, 2025
Inequality

Women This Week: Trump Administration Restricts Scientific Research Aimed at Improving Lives of Women and Minorities

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers February 1 to February 7.

Post by Noël James February 11, 2025 Women Around the World
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CFR Task Force Report: Securing Space—A Plan for U.S. Action

In its new report, Securing Space: A Plan for U.S. Action, the CFR Task Force on Space Management Policy analyzes the challenges in low Earth orbit, where the acceleration in human space activity is most evident, and proposes recommendations for a U.S.-led international strategy to govern this increasingly congested and contested space. If you wish to attend 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 hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website. Members may bring a guest to this event.

Virtual Event by Nina M. Armagno, Charles F. Bolden Jr., Esther Brimmer, Jane Harman, Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Stephen J. Hadley and Nick Schifrin February 11, 2025
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

What Is USAID and Why Is It at Risk?

USAID is a foremost tool of U.S. soft power, administering what experts say is vital humanitarian aid worldwide each year. The Trump administration says the agency is not aligned with its priorities, putting USAID’s future in doubt.

Article by Diana Roy February 7, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The President’s Inbox Recap: DeepSeek Upends the Competition on Artificial Intelligence

A Chinese company’s new AI chatbot rivals those of U.S. hi-tech companies.

Post by Oscar Berry February 7, 2025 The Water's Edge