Council on Foreign Relations

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised that his administration would make a “historic effort” to reduce long-running racial inequities in health. Tobacco use—the leading cause of p…

Interactive by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

Interactive by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Ukraine

Securing Ukraine's Future

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the international context is changing rapidly, including the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Much is at stake, and it is essential that the challenges ahead be fully appreciated. Panelists will explore three critical issues for securing Ukraine's future: achieving a just and durable peace, ensuring its long-term security, and helping it rebuild and recover from the ravages of war. This event is part of the Council’s Special Initiative on Securing Ukraine’s Future which provides timely, informed analysis and practical policy recommendations for U.S. policymakers and the American public. Click here to download the full agenda. This event is part of the Wachenheim Program on Peace and Security which is made possible by the generous support of the Ed and Sue Wachenheim Foundation.

Virtual Event with Philip M. Breedlove, Fiona Hill, Natalie A. Jaresko, Keith Kellogg, Pavlo Klimkin, Alina Polyakova, Vladyslav Rashkovan, Margaret Brennan, Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Liana Fix March 6, 2025

Ukraine

Securing Ukraine's Future

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June 7, 2011

Rwanda

A Conversation with Paul Kagame

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Event by Paul Kagame and Vincent A. Mai

February 7, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo

War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.

Armed soldiers stand in front of a packed crowd of civilians in front of a building in DRC.

Article by Stuart Reid and Mariel Ferragamo Africa Program

January 28, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo

The Fall of Goma

As civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis.

Members of the M23 armed group walk through a street of the Keshero neighborhood in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo on January 27, 2025.

Post by Michelle Gavin Africa Program

February 20, 2025

Ukraine

Media Briefing: Trump, Russia, and the Future of Ukraine

Given recent developments in the Trump administration's approach to Russia and Ukraine, members are invited to join this virtual media briefing with CFR fellows. As the third anniversary of the Ru…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin backgrounded by a white wall while meeting in Osaka, Japan.

Virtual Event by Stephen Sestanovich, Thomas Graham, Charles A. Kupchan, and Paul B. Stares Media Briefings

November 26, 2019

Rwanda

Kagame’s Spat With Museveni Is Costing Rwandans

On November 10, Rwandan security forces shot dead two Ugandan nationals accused of smuggling tobacco across the border. Smuggling has become more common after Rwanda closed its border with Uganda in late February amidst a dispute between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame (R) and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni follow the proceedings of the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Rwandan genocide, in Kigali April 7, 2014.

Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell Africa in Transition

January 30, 2025

Ukraine

Defending Ukraine in the Absence of NATO Security Guarantees

A cease-fire deal with Russia will not ensure Ukraine’s long-term security. CFR’s Paul Stares and the Brookings Institution’s Michael O’Hanlon argue for a multilayered defense system that could preve…

Rows of barbed wire and pyramidal anti-tank obstacles in a grassy field.

Report by Paul B. Stares and Michael O'Hanlon Center for Preventive Action

February 14, 2025

Ukraine

Europe’s Moment of Truth on Defending Ukraine—and the Continent

The Trump administration is signaling that European allies need to take the lead in securing Ukraine. How they respond has a crucial bearing on Ukraine’s fate and the future of the transatlantic part…

U.S. Vice President JD Vance's bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, in Munich.

Article by Paul B. Stares and Michael E. O'Hanlon

March 22, 2023

Ukraine

Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security With Rafael Mariano Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi discusses IAEA efforts to address the nuclear safety and security situation in Ukraine, and the main proliferation cha…

Virtual Event by Rafael M. Grossi and Rebecca K. Hersman Paul C. Warnke Lecture

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