On the Best and Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions

For two-and-a-half centuries, the United States has faced a challenging world. Some of its responses have made Americans proud. Others have not. CFR a...

On Iran's Protests

In this episode, panelists discuss the latest unrest in Iran, the economic pressures that have sparked nationwide protests, and the implications for U...

On Immigration Policy and the U.S. Economy

Immigrants significantly benefit the U.S. economy by growing the labor force, filling essential jobs in sectors like services, construction, and tech....

On Forecasting Humanitarian Risk for 2026

In this episode, David Miliband, president and chief executive officer of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the new IRC Emergency Watchlis...

On Presidential Leadership and Moral Responsibility

In this episode, panelists discuss examples of U.S. presidents leveraging executive power to confront political violence, human rights abuses, and oth...

President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy

In this episode, former U.S. President Bill Clinton looks back on critical issues in U.S. foreign policy during his presidency, and shares lessons for...

On Innovation at the National Institutes of Health

In this episode, Director of the National Institutes of Health Jay Bhattacharya discusses the latest developments in biomedical innovation and how the...

On Governing the Rules of AI

In this episode, experts discuss the geopolitical implications of transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), including how decisio...

On a Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal

Since President Trump first introduced a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, revisions from both sides have led to disagreement, diminishing hopes for...

On Espionage and Intelligence Gathering

Intelligence experts discuss the new frontiers of intelligence gathering, examining how emerging technologies are transforming espionage and reshaping...

On U.S. Economic Security and Competition

Today, U.S. economic leadership is at a crossroads. An overconcentration of critical supply chains in China, underinvestment in important sectors at h...

On COP30 and the Future of Climate Negotiations

As leaders gather in Brazil to discuss international climate policy at this year’s COP30 summit, major questions remain regarding a warming climate an...

On the Rise of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Measles, whooping cough, and other vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise around the world. Cuts to foreign aid, coupled with growing vaccine he...

On Qatar's Future

Qatar is home to the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East and maintains deep economic ties with Washington, cementing its status as a critica...

On U.S. Military Leadership in a New Era of Defense

As great-power competition intensifies and the prospect of conflict with China looms, military strength, technological innovation, and cooperation wit...

On Ukraine’s Reconstruction

As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year, uncertainty is growing over the future of international support. Meanwhile, mounting pressure on Russia’s...

On Navigating Crises Inside the Situation Room

U.S. Department of State officials are the foremost representatives of U.S. interests around the world, helping to manage relationships with foreign g...

On the Future of the U.S. Economy

In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate cut. The move came amid a softening labor market, above-target infl...

UN High Commissioner Volker Türk On Human Rights

From Sudan to the war in Gaza, 2025 has seen the continuation of major humanitarian crises across the globe. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Hum...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa On Trade, Reform, and the BRICS Alliance

Long before Trump retook the Oval Office, policymakers were concerned that South Africa's growing ties with Russia and China could undermine Washingto...

Canadian PM Mark Carney On NATO, Trade, and the Middle East

The U.S.-Canadian relationship boasts a history of cooperation, peaceful borders, and strong trade ties. However, the partnership has come under strai...

On U.S. National Security Challenges

Since the start of the second Trump administration, the National Security Council (NSC) has seen its staff reduced from around 350 employees to fewer...

On Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis

Former UN Undersecretary-General Sigrid Kaag discusses the state of humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the role of the international community in sup...

Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days

Thomas J. Reese, senior analyst for Religion News Service; Stephen Schneck, commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom; an...

Media Briefing: The U.S. Strikes Iran

CFR experts discuss the U.S. strikes on three of Iran's key nuclear sites, Iran's possible response, and implications for the region. 

 

Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: AI’s Religious and Policy Implications

Ilia Delio, founder of the Center for Christogenesis and a Franciscan sister of Washington, DC, and Noreen Herzfeld, the Nicholas and Bernice Reuter p...

Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Indigenous Faith and Climate Policy

Amelia Marchand, executive director of the L.I.G.H.T. Foundation, explores the intersection of Indigenous faith and climate action, discussing the rol...

CEO Speaker Series With Dario Amodei of Anthropic

Anthropic Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder Dario Amodei discusses the future of U.S. AI leadership, the role of innovation in an era of strategic...

Transition 2025 Series: The Future of U.S. Climate and Energy Policy

Panelists discuss the future of climate and energy policy under the new Trump administration, examining lessons from President Trump’s previous term,...

Term Member Meeting: Germany’s Next Chapter—Post-Election Analysis and Global Impacts

Panelists discuss the February German election results and their implications for Germany’s domestic policies, NATO commitments, and the broader Europ...

CEO Speaker Series With Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanné discusses evolving trends in the global energy market in a changing geopolitical e...

Transition 2025 Series: The Future of Transatlantic Relations

Panelists discuss transatlantic ties under a second Trump administration, NATO burden-sharing, and the future of European strategic autonomy. 
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Media Briefing: Bracing for a Trade War

CFR experts provide insights and context around President Donald Trump's announced tariffs and what they mean for North American trade, U.S. alliances...

Virtual Media Briefing: The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal

Young Professionals Briefing: Securing the Future—Navigating Careers in Defense and National Security

Panelists discuss careers in defense and security within the U.S. government and the many forms they can take.

The CFR Young Professional...

Distinguished Voices Series With H.R. McMaster

Lt. General (ret.) H.R. McMaster discusses his new book, At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, and the geopolitical dynamic...

The China-Russia Relationship and Its Global Implications

The relationship between Russia and the People’s Republic of China continues to dominate headlines, news stories, and conversations in the American fo...

In-Person DC Roundtable: A Conversation With Dafna Rand, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: The Pope and International Relations

Peter Casarella, professor of theology at Duke Divinity School, and Cecilia González-Andrieu, professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount Uni...