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World Economic Update

Speakers: Lewis Alexander, Bruce C. Kasman, and Stephen S. Roach
Presider: Sebastian Mallaby

Experts discuss the state of the U.S. and world economies and the need for tighter U.S. fiscal policy.

This series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

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Counterterrorism and Homeland Security: Does the United States Have the Right Strategy?

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.

See more in 9/11

Assessing the Threat: Is the United States Still Vulnerable?

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.

See more in 9/11, Counterterrorism

A Conversation with Philip Zelikow

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.

See more in United States, 9/11

Cyber Governance and Instability

Speaker: Paul Twomey
Presider: Stewart A. Baker

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.

See more in United States, Cybersecurity, Global Governance

The Challenge of Non-Communicable Diseases

Speakers: Nils Daulaire, Babatunde Osotimehin, and Derek Yach
Presider: Sheri L. Fink

Experts discuss the importance of prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, as well as the need for the United States and the United Nations to play a larger role.

See more in Health and Disease

Immigration as an Economic Engine

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.

See more in United States, National Security and Defense, Economics

A Conversation with Michael Bloomberg

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.

See more in United States, Economics, Immigration

Political Pathways for Progress

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.

See more in United States, Economics, Immigration

HBO History Makers with Chuck Hagel

Speaker: Chuck Hagel
Presider: Jacob Weisberg

Senator Chuck Hagel discusses his experiences in the army and the U.S. Senate, and gives his opinion about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

This meeting is part of the HBO History Makers series.

See more in Congress and Foreign Policy

A Conversation with Senator Jim Webb

Speaker: Jim Webb
Presider: Jim Sciutto

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.

See more in East Asia, National Security and Defense

A Conversation with Sheila C. Bair

Speaker: Sheila C. Bair
Presider: Andrew Ross Sorkin

Sheila C. Bair, chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, discusses financial regulatory reform, as well as higher capital requirements for large banks and money lenders.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough series on International Economics.

See more in Financial Crises