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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…
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Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Sayed Hassan Nasrallah leaves no clear successor and sharply weakens the threat posed by the group and its patron, Iran.
Experience gained in Syria’s civil war and generous support from Iran have made the Shiite militant group a formidable fighting force. But an Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in 2024 has sharply weakened the group.
Sudan
The White House is whitewashing the United Arab Emirates’ role in feeding the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Since conflict erupted in Sudan on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan has become the site of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Over 10 million people have been displaced, over half of the population needs humanitarian assistance, and over 750,000 people are facing a catastrophic level of hunger.
Panelists discuss ongoing humanitarian efforts, the challenges faced by aid workers, and potential solutions to mitigate the worsening crisis in Sudan.
Ukraine
Nine charts illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders.
Japan
On Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan chose its new leader— Ishiba Shigeru.
A decision by President Biden to block Nippon Steel’s purchase of U.S. Steel would not be good policy or good politics.
Taiwan
Taiwan has been a top buyer of U.S. military equipment for decades, but the island is waiting on a significant backlog of weapon deliveries that defense experts say are urgently needed to deter China.
Although China’s ambition to gain control of Taiwan is clear, doing so through force would prove enormously difficult and costly.
CFR presents a wealth of resources to help understand what’s at stake for foreign policy in the U.S. presidential race.
Events
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program are collaborating to convene an expert discussion to examine the role of technology and electoral dynamics in the 2024 election.
As part of a series of virtual events convened by CFR and Brookings in the lead-up to Election Day, the conversation will examine how the perception of technology is influencing electoral credibility; cybersecurity and election integrity; and what is at stake for safeguarding our democratic processes in an era of disinformation.
**This virtual meeting is open to all. We hope you will encourage your colleagues and friends to tune in. This invitation is linked to your personal profile, so please direct your network to sign up on the public registration page. Zoom access instructions will be emailed on Tuesday, October 1, to those who register. The video and transcript will be posted on CFR.org after the fact.**
The series is a part of Election 2024, a CFR initiative focused on exploring the United States’ role in the world, how international affairs issues affect voters, and the foreign policy issues at stake in November, and Election ’24: Issues at Stake, a Brookings initiative aimed to bring public attention to consequential policy issues confronting voters and policymakers in the run up to the 2024 election. Both projects are made possible in part by grants from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Josep Borrell shares his insights on the challenges facing the European Union, its role in supporting Ukraine against Russia, and transatlantic relations with the United States.
For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Jens Stoltenberg reflects on his ten years as the secretary general of NATO and what lies ahead for transatlantic relations.
For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
President Vjosa Osmani discusses security challenges in Europe, Kosovo's foreign policy priorities amid regional instability, and the future of the country's relationship with the United States.Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
Explainers
A Struggling Sudan, in Photos
Sudan’s civil conflict has ground on for nearly eighteen months, stirring little outside attention. It now faces the world’s worst famine in forty years.
Expert Spotlight
Rush Doshi
C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and Director of the China Strategy Initiative
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