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November 2, 2009
Daily Analysis
The decision by the main Afghan presidential challenger to drop out of the runoff contest raises new doubts about incumbent Hamid Karzai's viability as partner in the U.S. effort to counter Taliban forces in increasingly shaky Afghanistan.
See more in Afghanistan, Elections, International Peace and Security
October 30, 2009
Audio
CFR's Daniel Markey and Max Boot call for a sustained U.S. commitment to stabilizing shaky governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, U.S. Strategy and Politics
October 30, 2009
Transcript
Following a visit to the AfPak region, CFR Senior Fellows Max Boot and Daniel Markey discuss the prospects for Afghanistan's stability and give their recommendations for U.S. foreign policy in South Asia.
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, U.S. Strategy and Politics
September 21, 2009
Daily Analysis
Amid fresh signs U.S. military leaders are expected to request more troops for the Afghan war, debate continues to mount over Afghanistan's importance to U.S. security.
See more in Afghanistan, Defense Strategy
September 14, 2009
Daily Analysis
Some analysts say the U.S.-China disagreement over tire imports could provoke a damaging trade dispute at a time when the two giant economies are needed to lead global economic growth.
See more in China, Trade, International Organizations
August 17, 2009
Daily Analysis
Regardless of the victor in this week's Afghan presidential elections, some analysts say Western forces must remain committed to the counterinsurgency effort to strengthen the state against a growing Taliban threat.
See more in Afghanistan, Elections
July 20, 2009
Daily Analysis
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has sought to advance burgeoning strategic ties with India in a high-profile visit. The most substantive outcome of her trip could be new economic links, say some analysts.
See more in India, Diplomacy, U.S. Strategy and Politics
June 24, 2009
Daily Analysis
A day after U.S. President Barack Obama harshly condemned Iran's leadership for post-election violence, some analysts believe the United States will have no choice but to scale back promised overtures to the Iranian regime
See more in United States, Iran
June 4, 2009
Interview
CFR Mideast expert Steven A. Cook says President Obama's Cairo speech effectively addressed issues at the core of U.S.-Muslim tensions. But sustaining a constructive dialogue will be a challenge, he says.
See more in United States, Middle East
May 28, 2009
Interview
North Korea's nuclear test raises new concerns about its nuclear capabilities, regime succession, and the limits of both international pressure and engagement. Four experts address the policy options available to influence Pyongyang.
See more in North Korea, Weapons of Mass Destruction
April 27, 2009, New York, NY
Transcript
A Council on Foreign Relations media conference call about the current state of the swine flu outbreak.
See more in United States, Global Health, Public Health Threats
April 16, 2009
Interview
President Obama's new strategy for winning the war in Afghanistan has drawn praise from U.S. forces and international allies. But Afghan Defense Minister Gen. Adbul Rahim Wardak tells CFR.org that Washington's renewed commitment falls short of previous U.S. commitments.
See more in Afghanistan, Defense Policy & Budget, Defense Strategy
April 9, 2009
Backgrounder
The U.S. State Department's annual global rating of human rights performance antagonizes friend and foe alike. Many rights activists embrace the reports while some express doubts about their influence on U.S. policy.
See more in United States, Human Rights
March 25, 2009, Washington DC
Transcript
This is a Council on Foreign Relations media call on the upcoming NATO 60th anniversary Summit. The meetings on April 3rd and 4th come right after the Group of 20 summit in London on the global financial crisis and that could suck some of the oxygen from the summitry in Strasburg and Kehl, but at the same time there are existential questions building for the alliance -- in particular, what is its role going to be in Afghanistan?
See more in Europe/Russia, NATO
March 26, 2009
Podcast
CFR Central Asia expert Evan Feigenbaum says the United States has a rare opportunity to explore whether the Shanghai Cooperation Organization can become a serious partner in stabilizing Afghanistan.
See more in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Russian Fed., International Peace and Security
March 16, 2009
Interview
Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says a combination of tough enforcement measures and a new system for regulating flows of Mexican labor are essential for reforming the U.S. immigration system.
See more in United States, Immigration
March 10, 2009
News Briefing
Speaking at CFR, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke urged an overhaul of U.S. financial regulation that might translate to added oversight authority for the Fed.
See more in United States, Financial Crises
February 25, 2009
Interview
CFR economic expert Sebastian Mallaby credits President Obama with highlighting the long-term structural reforms needed to repair the U.S. economy and competitiveness, but says the scope of reforms may be too ambitious.
See more in United States, Financial Crises
February 24, 2009
Backgrounder
Experts say an overhaul of U.S. transportation infrastructure may help spur the economy, improve global competitiveness, and address homeland security needs. But the Obama administration's initial effort falls short of setting a true national transportation agenda.
See more in United States, Economic Development
February 6, 2009
Audio
Listen to CFR experts Daniel B. Prieto and Matthew C. Waxman discuss the implications of President Obama’s decision to close the Guantánamo prison camp and reverse the Bush Administration's policies on detention and interrogation.
See more in United States, Defense/Homeland Security, Homeland Security, Intelligence
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