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September 11, 2012

Peacekeeping
The Oslo Accords | History Lessons

CFR’s James M. Lindsay discusses the signing of the Oslo Accords on September 13, 1993, including the secret negotiations that produced the agreement, what its terms stipulated, and how it failed to …

Explainer Video by James M. Lindsay and Hagit Ariav

January 2, 2018

U.S. Foreign Policy
The Sovereignty Wars

Teaching Notes for The Sovereignty Wars written by CFR Senior Fellow and Director Stewart M. Patrick.

The Sovereignty Wars Teaching Notes
Teaching Notes by Stewart M. Patrick

December 1, 2022

Iraq
The Iraq War

In March 2003, U.S. forces invaded Iraq vowing to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and end the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein. When WMD intelligence proved illusory and a violent insurgency arose, the war lost public support. Saddam was captured, tried, and hanged and democratic elections were held. In the years since, there have been over 4,700 U.S. and allied troop deaths, and more than one hundred thousand Iraqi civilians have been killed. Meanwhile, questions linger over Iraq's fractious political situation.

Timeline by Zachary Laub, Kevin Lizarazo, and Jeremy Sherlick

November 8, 2024

Elections and Voting
Women This Week: Maia Sandu Wins Reelection in Moldova

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 November 2 to November 8.

Moldova's incumbent President and presidential candidate Maia Sandu celebrates with supporters following the announcement of the preliminary results of the second round of the presidential election, at her campaign headquarters in Chisinau, Moldova November 3, 2024.
Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World

October 15, 2024

Austria
How Far-Right Election Gains Are Changing Europe

Far-right parties are making significant strides in Austria and Germany, pulling EU policies in a rightward direction.

A group of members of Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) celebrate their electoral win together on a brightly-lit stage.
Expert Brief by Liana Fix and Sophia Winograd Europe Program

June 29, 2020

The Legacy of the Korean War

Following the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25, please join our panelists as they discuss the how the war altered U.S. foreign policy, divided Korea, and had long lasting ef…

Play Doves are released during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War
Virtual Event by Bruce Cumings, Sue Mi Terry, Samuel F. Wells Jr., and Louise Mirrer Lessons From History

September 13, 2024

United States
Election 2024: Did the Harris-Trump Debate Reset the Presidential Race?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: History suggests that any bump Kamala Harris gets from the debate will be fleeting.

Trump-Harris Presidential Debate ABC
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge