The Ultimate Ally
In this Foreign Policy argument piece, Michael Oren argues that America needs Israel more than ever.
In this Foreign Policy argument piece, Michael Oren argues that America needs Israel more than ever.
Micah Zenko argues that while the United States should continue to use its military capabilities to support the no-fly zone in Libya, it should also work toward a negotiated end to the civil war.
See more in North Africa, International Peace and Security, Conflict Assessment, Conflict Prevention, Diplomacy, Humanitarian Intervention, Peacekeeping, Refugees and the Displaced, U.S. Strategy and Politics
Experts discuss the strains on the relationship between the United States and Pakistan, including the Raymond Davis case.
Following President Obama’s first official visit to South America, Kellie Meiman Hock, Riordan Roett, and Julia E. Sweig discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with Brazil’s rise, as well as the future of U.S.-Brazil relations.
Following President Obama's first official visit to South America, Kellie Meiman Hock, Riordan Roett, and Julia E. Sweig discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with Brazil's rise, as well as the future of U.S.-Brazil relations.
President Obama's trip to Brazil hit many new and positive notes, signaling the great potential for boosting ties between the region's two largest economies and democracies, writes CFR's Julia Sweig.
Joseph Nye writes on the delicate balancing act the Obama administration must perform in negotiations with changing governments in the Middle East.
See more in Middle East, Defense Strategy, Democratization, International Peace and Security, Diplomacy, Political Movements
Increasing distrust between the CIA and Pakistan's ISI over the Raymond Davis case could threaten efforts to fight militancy along the Afghan border. Experts Daniel Markey and Shuja Nawaz discuss policy options to restore the relationship.
See more in United States, Pakistan, Diplomacy, Terrorism
Steve Coll writes about the secret negotiations between the Obama administration and members of the Taliban.
See more in Afghanistan, International Peace and Security, Diplomacy
There are clear indications of direct U.S. talks with the Taliban to end violence in Afghanistan, says expert Steve Coll. But the process is fraught with challenges posed by all parties to the conflict, he says.
See more in Afghanistan, Diplomacy
Over the past two years, China's foreign policy has become more belligerent. But Washington should not wish for a weaker Beijing.
This meeting focuses on the shared priorities of the United States and Canada.
See more in United States, Economics, Diplomacy
U.S.-Pakistan tensions over a U.S. Embassy employee accused of murder point to the challenges of balancing a long-term partnership with short-term priorities. Analysts say Washington should focus on opening trade and other strategies that help Pakistanis.
See more in Pakistan, Diplomacy, U.S. Strategy and Politics
The latest inter-Korean talks were shadowed by North Korea's failure to apologize for the Cheonan sinking and Yeonpyeong Island shelling. This raises questions about renewed diplomacy on the North's nuclear program, says CFR's Scott Snyder.
See more in North Korea, South Korea, Border and Ports, Diplomacy
The United States Government Accountability Office outlines methods in which assistance to Pakistan could be better strategized.
See more in Pakistan, Democracy and Human Rights, Minorities, Diversity and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy
Daniel Markey, Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the diplomatic spat between the United States and Pakistan over U.S. Embassy employee Raymond Davis's arrest by Pakistani authorities on murder charges.
See more in Pakistan, International Crime, Rule of Law, Diplomacy
The Obama administration scored some successes on human rights and trade during Chinese President Hu's just-concluded state visit, but there were no breakthroughs on currency and other issues, says CFR's Elizabeth Economy.
CFR Fellows Elizabeth Economy and Steve Dunaway discuss the context of Chinese President Hu Jintao's official state visit in a media conference call.
A series of frank statements by U.S. officials before the upcoming summit with Chinese president Hu Jintao provides an important new footing for advancing cooperation between the two countries, says CFR's Elizabeth Economy.
See more in United States, China, Diplomacy
CFR President Richard Haass discusses U.S.-China relations with the foreign minister of China, Yang Jiechi, in preparation for an official state visit the president of China will be making to to the United States.
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What effect would the fall of the Assad regime have on U.S. policy towards Syria?
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The Battle of Bretton Woods
The remarkable story of how the blueprint for the postwar economic order was drawn. More
Invisible Armies
A complete global history of guerrilla uprisings through the ages. More
Tested by Zion
The full insider account of the Bush administration and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. More