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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Research & Analysis
Expert Spotlight
Rush Doshi
C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and Director of the China Strategy Initiative
Henri J. Barkey
Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies
Blogs
Asia Unbound
CFR fellows and other experts assess the latest issues emerging in Asia today.
Africa in Transition
Michelle Gavin, Ebenezer Obadare, and other experts track political and security developments across sub-Saharan Africa.
Follow the Money
Brad Setser tracks cross-border flows, with a bit of macroeconomics thrown in.
Podcasts
Is a trade consensus in Washington even possible? Well, it used to be. In 1989, the Washington Consensus introduced ten economic principles that championed global trade and guided U.S. policy. This vision was embraced for decades, with trade seen as a bridge connecting nations and strengthening economies. However, by 2025, protectionism and trade wars are now threatening to unravel years of cooperation. So how did trade evolve from a symbol of unity to a flash point for global conflict?