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Election 2024
Trump Assassination Attempt Poses New Test for U.S. Democracy

Expert Brief by Jacob Ware

After a shooting that injured former President Donald Trump and killed a spectator at a campaign rally, leaders of both parties must unite behind efforts to calm and stabilize the political climate.
Jul 14, 2024
After a shooting that injured former President Donald Trump and killed a spectator at a campaign rally, leaders of both parties must unite behind efforts to calm and stabilize the political climate.
Jul 14, 2024
The Changing Role of Foreign Policy at the U.S. National Conventions
Foreign policy issues regularly come to the fore at the national political conventions, especially during periods of global instability.

Timeline by Jonathan Masters, Jeremy Sherlick, and Kevin Lizarazo Aug 26, 2024

Podcast
Challenges Facing the U.S. Military
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.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay Jul 22, 2024

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    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.  
    In Brief by Noah Berman September 6, 2024
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    C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With John C. Williams
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    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 by John C. Williams and Benn Steil September 6, 2024
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    A Conversation With Mike Froman
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    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 by Michael Froman and Margaret E. Richardson September 5, 2024