Linda Robinson discusses the future of U.S. special operations forces.

Former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan Ryan Crocker and CFR Senior Fellow Daniel Markey discuss the upcoming elections in Pakistan and the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations.

Jendayi Frazer, former assistant secretary of state for African affairs and current CFR adjunct senior fellow, and Joel D. Barkan, Center for Strategic and International Studies Africa scholar, discuss the elections in Kenya and how they could affect U.S. security interests.

CFR senior fellow Michael A. Levi discusses President Obama's energy agenda and the energy future of America with Anya Schmemann, Director, Editorial Strategy, Studies Program.

Anya Schmemann says, "Russia is undeniably large and important, and it often acts as a significant spoiler on the global stage. But certainly it no longer ranks among the top foreign-policy priorities or problems for the United States."

Anya Schmemann says that given Georgia's fractious history, its contested election and transfer of power are remarkable and hopeful. Close Western scrutiny of the election was surely a factor, and the United States and others will now need to help both sides navigate the transition to ensure its success.

Allan J. Lichtman and Anya Schmemann say it's no surprise Mitt Romney and the GOP are avoiding a foreign policy discussion.

Anya Schmemann says the Obama administration is right to criticize the recent prison sentence of the punk band Pussy Riot and to press Congress to approve permanent normal trade relations with Russia.

The new CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force report provides analysis and recommendations on Turkey's relationship with the United States; role within NATO; relations in the Middle East and Europe; political and social development; and place in the global economy.

Anya Schmemann says the decisive EU response to Lukashenko's release of a prominent political opponent shows that economic pressure and diplomatic isolation can work when skillfully applied. Europe should now stay resolute and wait for the release of all the political prisoners before lifting sanctions.

Anya Schmemann explains the reasoning and conclusions in CFR's Independent Task Force report on U.S. education reform and national security.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won Russia's presidential election on March 5, 2012 with almost 64 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results. Charging violations at the polls, protestors rallied in downtown Moscow. Listen to CFR senior fellows Charles Kupchan and Stephen Sestanovich discuss the outcome of the elections, Russia's future, and U.S.-Russia relations.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won Russia's presidential election on March 5, 2012 with almost 64 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results. Charging violations at the polls, protestors rallied in downtown Moscow. Listen to CFR senior fellows Charles Kupchan and Stephen Sestanovich discuss the outcome of the elections, Russia's future, and U.S.-Russia relations.

Anya Schmemann discusses Russia's upcoming presidential elections.

CFR Senior Fellows Ray Takeyh and Matthew Kroenig discuss the escalating tension with Iran and the challenges it poses for US strategy in this Council on Foreign Relations Special Briefing.

Council on Foreign Relations Media Conference Call on North Korea

Anya Schmemann offers her perspective on protests surrounding the Russian parliamentary elections.

CFR senior fellow Stephen Sestanovich discusses the Russian elections and public demostrations stating, "[E]ven if the [presidential] election doesn't go against [Putin], there's a potential here for changing the atmosphere and rules of Russian politics in a fundamental way."

CFR Senior Fellow and Task Force Director Julia E. Sweig and Task Force member Donna J. Hrinak, former ambassador to Brazil, discuss the findings and recommendations of the CFR Task Force report, Global Brazil and U.S.-Brazil Relations.

From March 19 to March 23, President Obama will make his first official visit to South America, stopping in Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. Latin American experts Julia Sweig and Shannon O'Neil discuss the Obama administration's goals for this visit and opportunities to strengthen the U.S.-South America relationship.