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.
Experts join college and graduate students for an interactive discussion on Iran during the unveiling of CFR's Crisis Guide: Iran, as part of the annual Back-to-School Event.
Speaker: Jonathan Steinberg Presider: Wm. Roger Louis
Jonathan Steinberg, professor of modern European History at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his book, Bismark: A Life.
This meeting is part of a series hosted with the National History Center featuring prominent historians who will examine the events and times that shaped foreign policy as we know it today.
Speaker: Douglas W. Elmendorf Presider: Chrystia Freeland
Douglas W. Elmendorf, director of the Congressional Budget Office, discusses the effects of revenue increases and spending cuts on the projected budget deficit.
This meeting is part of the C. Peter McColough series on International Economics presented by the Corporate Program and the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.
Stanley A. McChrystal, former commander of the United States and International Security Assistance Forces Afghanistan and Joint Special Operations Command's premier military counterterrorism force, discusses his experiences in Afghanistan.
This meeting is part of the HBO History Makers series.
Speakers: Jendayi Frazer and EJ Hogendoorn Presider: Reed Kramer
Jendayi Frazer and EJ Hogendoorn discuss the short- and long-term challenges in East Africa for regional governments, international institutions, and U.S. policy.
Speaker: Pham Binh Minh Presider: Robert W. Woodruff
Pham Binh Minh, minister of foreign affairs for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, analyzes Vietnam's relationship with the United States and the surrounding nations, and outlines the country's strategy for economic growth.
Speaker: Sebastian Piñera Presider: J. Tomilson Hill
Sebastián Piñera, president of the Republic of Chile, discusses Chile's strong fiscal and trade policies, as well as efforts to increase domestic per capita income.
Hoshyar Zebari, minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Iraq, analyzes Iraq's growth under democracy, and reaffirms that U.S. and international efforts were worth the cost.
Speakers: Ernest Bai Koroma and Alassane D. Ouattara Presider: Walter H. Kansteiner III
Ernest Bai Koroma, president of Sierra Leone, and Alassane Ouattara, president of Côted'Ivoire, discuss the post-conflict growth of their respective countries, as well as their individual involvement in the African Union.
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.
Speakers: Henry A. Crumpton, John F. Lehman, and Frances Fragos Townsend Presider: Thom Shanker
Experts examine the strategic and tactical policies of the United States in regards to homeland security.
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.
Speakers: Richard A. Falkenrath, John E. McLaughlin, and Juan Carlos Zarate Presider: Gideon Rose
Experts discuss how changes to U.S. domestic and international policy since September 11, 2011 have enhanced counterterrorism approaches and contributed to preventing planned terrorist attacks.
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.
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.
Speakers: Scott Z. Burns and Laurie Garrett Presider: Sanjay K. Gupta
Following a screening of Contagion, screenwriter Scott Z. Burns and CFR's Laurie Garrett discuss public fear caused by health threats such as Anthrax and H1N1.