A roundup of global news developments by CFR.org editors, including analysis from CFR scholars.
State Capitalism
Kurlantzick offers the sharpest analysis yet of what state capitalism’s emergence means for democratic politics around the world. More
War by Other Means
In a cogent analysis of why the United States is losing ground as a world power, Blackwill and Harris explore the statecraft of geoeconomics. More
The Pragmatic Superpower
Takeyh and Simon reframe the legacy of U.S. involvement in the Arab world from 1945 to 1991 and shed new light on the makings of the contemporary Middle East. More
A Sharper Choice on North Korea: Engaging China for a Stable Northeast Asia
The Task Force recommends revising U.S. policy toward North Korea to break the cycle of North Korean provocation and promote stability in Northeast Asia.
Working With a Rising India: A Joint Venture for the New Century
India now matters to U.S. interests in virtually every dimension. This Independent Task Force report assesses the current situation in India and the U.S.-India relationship, and suggests a new model for partnership with a rising India.
The Emerging Global Health Crisis: Noncommunicable Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries are increasing faster than in wealthier countries. The report outlines a plan for collective action on this growing epidemic.
North America: Time for a New Focus
This report asserts that elevating and prioritizing the U.S.-Canada-Mexico relationship offers the best opportunity for strengthening the United States and its place in the world.
Securing a Democratic Future for Myanmar
To ensure the success of Myanmar's historic democratic transition, the United States should revise its outdated and counterproductive sanctions policy.
Xi Jinping on the Global Stage
Blackwill and Campbell analyze the rise of Chinese President Xi Jinping and call for a new American grand strategy for Asia.
Enhancing U.S. Support for Peace Operations in Africa
Williams argues that greater U.S. involvement is necessary to enhance the quality and success of peacekeeping missions.
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The biggest threat to America's security and prosperity comes not from abroad but from within, writes CFR President Richard N. Haass in his provocative new book. More
Tiananmen and After
In this special collection, experts weigh in on how China has—and hasn’t—changed since those pivotal events at Tiananmen Square twenty-five years ago. More
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