Interviews

To help readers better understand the nuances of foreign policy, CFR staff writers and Consulting Editor Bernard Gwertzman conduct in-depth interviews with a wide range of international experts, as well as newsmakers.

Slouching Toward a Banking Union

Robert Kahn interviewed by Christopher Alessi

EU leaders at this week's summit are expected to advance a banking union crucial to restoring confidence in the eurozone, but its full implementation is a long way off, says CFR's Robert Kahn.


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Congo's Weak Peace Process

Jason Stearns interviewed by Christopher Alessi

Rwandan-backed rebels recently withdrew from the eastern Congolese city of Goma, but a comprehensive peace deal with the government remains elusive, says expert Jason Stearns.

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Egypt's Struggle for Power

Marina Ottaway interviewed by Bernard Gwertzman

In an interview with CFR.org, Middle East expert Marina Ottaway discusses the political dynamics behind the struggle for power in Egypt between Islamist and secular parties.

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The EU Budget Debate

Sebastian Mallaby interviewed by Christopher Alessi

Acrimony among European leaders regarding a new EU budget is indicative of larger challenges the union faces in facilitating further economic integration, says CFR's Sebastian Mallaby.

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Deciphering Beijing's Transition

Jerome A. Cohen interviewed by Bernard Gwertzman

China's Communist Party Congress will affirm new top leaders, but little is known about their selection or how they will guide the country, says CFR's Jerome Cohen.

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Waiting on Iran Nuclear Talks

Interview of: Daryl Kimball

The drawn-out talks between Iran and the P5 +1 nations over Iran's nuclear program are expected to resume after the U.S. presidential elections, says veteran arms control expert Daryl Kimball.

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The Growing Franco-German Divide

Jacob Funk Kirkegaard interviewed by Christopher Alessi

Unlike Germany, France under the leadership of François Hollande has failed to articulate a long-term vision for Europe, says the Peterson Institute's Jacob Funk Kirkegaard.

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Brazil's New Protectionist Mood

Bernarndo Wjuniski interviewed by Christopher Alessi

While a new round of U.S. quantitative easing will have a negative impact on emerging markets like Brazil, the country should not blame U.S. monetary policy for the structural flaws in its economy, says expert Bernardo Wjuniski.

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