As part of its mission, CFR convenes meetings in New York, Washington, DC, and other cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with CFR members to discuss and debate major international issues.
Many of these on-the-record meetings are streamed live. Upcoming CFR Live meetings are listed below. You can also subscribe to CFR's YouTube channel for updates. Additionally, CFR maintains an archive of full-length videos from its on-the-record meetings, as well as transcripts and audio recordings.
Speaker: Lindsey O. Graham Presider: Jonathan Karl
Senator Lindsey O. Graham discusses his recent trip to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, the evolving situations in Libya and Syria, and other foreign policy challenges.
Speaker: Philip D. Zelikow Introductory Speaker: Richard N. Haass Presider: Garrick Utley
Philip Zelikow, former executive director of the 9/11 Commission Report, presses the need to hold trials for the 9/11 conspirators and explores the findings of the report.
This session was part of a CFR symposium, 9/11: Ten Years Later, which was made possible by the generous support of Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis.
Paul Twomey, chief executive officer of Argo Pacific, discusses the challenges posed by the present state of global cyber instability for governance at both the corporate and international levels.
This event is made possible in partnership with the Atlantic Council and the Cyber Conflict Studies Association.
Tim Pawlenty, candidate for the 2012 republican presidential nomination, asserts the need for strong U.S. leadership in the Middle East during this time of transition.
Speakers: Edward Alden, Alejandro Mayorkas, and Vivek Wadhwa Introductory Speaker: Richard N. Haass Presider: Matthew Winkler
Edward Alden, Alejandro Mayorkas, and Vivek Wadhwa address the benefits of immigration reform for the economic future of the United States. The session focuses on the many important contributions immigrants make creating jobs in the country and addressed what can be done fix the system currently in place.
This session was part of the symposium, The Future of U.S. Immigration Policy: Next Steps. This event was made possible through the generous support from the Ford Foundation.
Speaker: Michael R. Bloomberg Introductory Speaker: Richard N. Haass Presider: Julia Preston
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlights the role of immigrants for America's economic growth and the need for Washington to put aside partisan politics to pass immigration reforms needed to create jobs.
This session was part of the symposium, The Future of U.S. Immigration Policy: Next Steps. This event was made possible through the generous support from the Ford Foundation.
Speakers: Alfonso Aguilar, Angela Kelley, and Andrew Kohut Presider: Edward Schumacher-Matos
Alfonso Aguilar, Angela Kelley, and Andrew Kohut address the prospects for greater political cooperation on immigration legislation. This panel discussion focuses on areas where political compromise may be possible.
This session was part of the symposium, The Future of U.S. Immigration Policy: Next Steps. This event was made possible through the generous support from the Ford Foundation.
Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, discusses issues facing the United States and East Asian countries, drawing on observations from his recent trip to examine U.S. national security and foreign policy toward the region.
Nicky Oppenheimer, chairman of De Beers, discusses business challenges and opportunities in Africa, as well as the importance of diversifying Africa's economic base and sustainable development.
This meeting is sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations Corporate Program.
Paul Kagame, president of the Republic of Rwanda, discusses Rwanda's domestic and foreign policies, as well as the dire need for a stronger energy infrastructure.
Speaker: William B. Caldwell IV Presider: Jonathan Karl
As the United States prepares to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, General Caldwell discusses the U.S. and NATO investment in the Afghan National Security Forces, as well as the importance and challenges of the upcoming transition.
Olli Rehn, commissioner for economic and monetary affairs for the European Union (EU), details the steps the EU is taking for comprehensive economic repair, and states that the EU is maintaining its momentum of growth.
This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough series on International Economics.
CFR's Michael Spence discusses his new book, The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World, as well as the rapid growth rates in India and China.
Speaker: Jonathan Browning Presider: Steven Pearlstein
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Jonathan Browning shares his views on his company's aggressive investment in the United States as well as the future of manufacturing, the global automobile market, and other topics.
Prime Minister Enda Kenny discusses terrorism in Ireland and around the world, the elections in Northern Ireland, and the relationship between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
David Miliband discusses the effectiveness of Western policies in Afghanistan, challenges and opportunities in the current military and political climate, and practical proposals for moving forward.