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May 31, 2022

Financial Markets
The U.S. Financial Crisis

The financial meltdown that started with the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble had worldwide economic repercussions, including recessions, far-reaching regulations, and deep-seated political discontent. Track its buildup and aftermath.

Timeline by James McBride

September 13, 2017

Media
Media Literacy in an Era of Fake News

Council on Foreign Relations 9/13 Academic Conference Call on Media Literacy in an Era of Fake News with Carla Anne Robbins

Podcast
Conference Call by Carla Anne Robbins and Irina A. Faskianos

February 18, 2020

Lebanon
Lebanon’s Imminent Financial Crisis

Lebanon is in a deep financial hole, with no obvious way out.

Lebanon’s Imminent Financial Crisis
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

September 9, 2016

Global
New Survey Finds Critical Gaps in College-Aged Students’ Global Literacy

The results of a survey commissioned by the Council on Foreign Relations and the National Geographic Society highlight significant gaps in what college-aged students understand about the world and wh…

News Releases

November 12, 2008

Capital Flows
Fixing Finance

G20 leaders are meeting in Washington to discuss a possible overhaul of global finance. One topic on the agenda is whether to increase the resources of the IMF, which stood at $201 billion at the e…

Fixing Finance
Blog Post by Benn Steil and Dinah Walker Geo-Graphics

September 19, 2024

United Nations
What Is the UN General Assembly?

The General Assembly hosts a much-watched debate of world leaders annually. Its 2024 meeting is expected to emphasize climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the wars in the Gaza Strip…

A large UNGA sign is photographed in front of the United Nations buildings.
Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors