home > about cfr > leadership and staff > toni johnson > publications
Staff Writer
Contact Info:
E-mail: tjohnson@cfr.org
July 14, 2008
Daily Analysis
High food prices have swelled the number of people going hungry around the world. Food aid is also a culprit, say some experts.
See more in Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Caribbean, Haiti, Natural Resources Management, Society and Culture, Poverty
Updated: July 9, 2008
Daily Analysis
Amid rising global energy costs and U.S. domestic disputes, the G8 summit reached a deal on a long-term climate change goal. Critics say it's not enough.
See more in United States, Climate Change
Updated: June 24, 2008
Daily Analysis
The rise of oil prices prompts calls for policy fixes, sparking heated debate among investors, politicians, and the energy industry.
See more in Energy, Natural Resources Management
June 13, 2008
Daily Analysis
Record energy and food prices, plus a limping economy, have created new hurdles to fast action on climate change.
See more in United States, Climate Change, Energy/Environment
June 13, 2008
Podcast
Yvo de Boer, executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, discusses the 2008 presidential candidates' pledge to put climate change on their policy agendas and his thoughts on U.S. policy proposals.
See more in Energy/Environment, Climate Change
May 19, 2008
Interview
Yvo de Boer, head of the UN Framework on Climate Change Convention, says “intelligent financing” for green technologies is key to a good climate change agreement.
See more in International Finance, Climate Change
Updated: June 20, 2008
Backgrounder
Sen. Hillary Clinton's foreign policy team included veteran Clinton administration officials seeking to revive U.S. leadership through a balance of soft and hard power.
See more in United States, U.S. Election 2008
Updated: May 12, 2008
Backgrounder
Through the U.S. presidential nominating process, voters have offered a muddled view on foreign policy issues but they continue to generate heat on the campaign trail.
See more in United States, Defense/Homeland Security, Business & Foreign Policy, Society and Culture, Immigration, U.S. Strategy and Politics, U.S. Election 2008
Updated: July 14, 2009
Backgrounder
U.S.-Vatican relations remain uneven following Joseph Ratzinger's accession as Pope Benedict XVI, particularly as the Obama administration pursues a more liberal social agenda.
See more in United States, Western Europe, Religion
March 27, 2008
Podcast
Daniel Gustafson of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says the next president should place agricultural policy high on the development agenda.
See more in Trade, Natural Resources Management, Foreign Aid
March 12, 2008
Daily Analysis
U.S. legislation proposing environmental-impact tariffs on imports could violate free trade accords and embroil Washington and its trading partners in serious disputes.
See more in Canada, United States, Trade, Energy/Environment
March 7, 2008
Daily Analysis
Expectations are high that the next U.S. president will take stronger steps on climate change.
See more in United States, Climate Change, Energy
January 25, 2008
Podcast
Michael Levi, CFR fellow for science and technology, says the next president needs a strong domestic approach to climate change to be credible internationally.
See more in United States, Climate Change, U.S. Election 2008
January 15, 2008
Podcast
Richard G. Newell, an energy economist, says the main way the next president can combat high gasoline prices is by supporting research for viable, inexpensive alternatives to petroleum.
See more in United States, Energy/Environment
February 29, 2008
Podcast
Thomas Carothers, a democracy promotion expert, discusses how the U.S. presidential candidate selection process compares to that of other democracies.
See more in United States, Democracy Promotion, U.S. Election 2008
February 28, 2008
Daily Analysis
The Democratic presidential candidates’ sparring over NAFTA seems to be less about the deal itself than deep concerns over globalization’s losers.
See more in North America, United States, Trade, U.S. Election 2008
February 20, 2008
Daily Analysis
Democratic presidential front-runners Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama agree on many foreign policy issues, although they continue to try to highlight distinctions.
See more in United States, Society and Culture, U.S. Election 2008
February 7, 2008
Daily Analysis
John McCain is now the prohibitive favorite to secure the GOP nomination while the Democratic race remains closely contested .
See more in United States, U.S. Election 2008
February 4, 2008
Podcast
David R. Ayon, an expert in U.S.-Latino politics, says while Hispanics don’t vote or think as a block, the defensive posture they assume against the immigration backlash aimed at them may impact their vote.
See more in Immigration, U.S. Strategy and Politics
January 28, 2008
Daily Analysis
Analysts will study Florida’s primary to gauge the strength of the Hispanic vote and the significance of immigration at the polls.
See more in United States, Immigration
For more information about CFR's work and research, click here (PDF) to download the new brochure.
CFR offers exceptional opportunities for individuals at all levels in their careers, from recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in international relations to skilled professionals in a service area such as development or information services.
Search for jobs, internships, grants, and fellowships using the ultimate resource for careers in international affairs.
CFR offers a variety of email newsletters about up-to-date CFR.org material on what’s happening around the world.
Enter your email address and click 'Go' to subscribe.
To order a bound copy of the 2009 Annual Report from Amazon.com, please click here.
Copyright 2009 by the Council on Foreign Relations. All Rights Reserved.