The McKinsey Executive Roundtable Series in International Economics is presented by the Corporate Program and the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan argues that government activism during the past two years is the primary culprit for the tepid recovery and high unemployment.

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan argues that government activism during the past two years is the primary culprit for the tepid recovery and high unemployment.

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan argues that government activism during the past two years is the primary culprit for the tepid recovery and high unemployment.

Roger Altman and Richard N. Haass argue that a debt crisis in the United States will shrink America's global role and result in a less safe and less free world.

Experts examine the effects of the current Congressional stalemate, minimal economic growth, and the increasing debt burden on U.S. foreign policy in the Obama administration.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, CFR will examine through a series of meetings and other projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

Experts examine the effects of the current Congressional stalemate, minimal economic growth, and the increasing debt burden on U.S. foreign policy in the Obama administration.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, CFR will examine through a series of meetings and other projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

On the occasion of CFR's 90th anniversary, we will examine through a series of meetings and projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

The U.S. government is incurring debt at an unprecedented rate.

The popularity of the U.S. economic model is waning. To put globalization back on track, President Barack Obama must articulate the benefits of open markets and free trade.

Watch U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner outline steps that the U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to take to bring about financial recovery.

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner addresses a Council on Foreign Relations meeting with his plan to adjust regulations on the U.S. financial system.

This audio includes readings of selected articles from the January/February 2009 issue of Foreign Affairs.

From the January/February 2009 issue of Foreign Affairs: A geopolitical setback for the West.

A discussion on the geopolitical ramifications of the current financial crisis.