United Nations

United Nations

How Much Does the U.S. Give to the UN?
Many UN agencies and missions receive crucial funding from the United States. The Trump administration slashed funding to some agencies, but President Biden has largely reversed those cuts.

Article by Amanda Shendruk and Zachary Rosenthal August 4, 2021

 

The World Still Needs the UN Link

via Foreign Affairs March 18, 2021

Global Governance

The Four Contending Approaches to Multilateralism Under Biden Link

with Stewart M. Patrick via World Politics Review May 24, 2021

Afghanistan
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Afghanistan

The Taliban’s Advance
As U.S. troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan, the Taliban has rapidly expanded its control, positioning itself for a return to power. Here’s what to know about the group.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland August 3, 2021

 

Women Who Fought for Afghanistan’s Future Don’t Want to Leave It Behind Link

with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon via Time August 5, 2021

 

A Taliban Victory Is Not Inevitable Link

via Foreign Affairs July 21, 2021

Nigeria

Nigeria

What’s Behind Growing Separatism in Nigeria?
The resurgence of separatism in Nigeria—a consequence of the federal government’s failure to provide security in the face of multiple threats—is stirring memories of the country’s deadly civil war.

Article by John Campbell and Nolan Quinn August 3, 2021 Africa Program

Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Turns Up Pressure on Nigerian Government
The trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, could have important implications for the security of Nigeria.

Blog Post by Nkasi Wodu July 28, 2021 Africa in Transition

Nigeria

Nigeria Security Tracker
The Council on Foreign Relations' Nigeria Security Tracker is an effort to catalog and map political violence based on a weekly survey of Nigerian and international press. The data presented includes violent incidents related to political, economic, and social grievances directed at the state or other affiliated groups (or, conversely, the state employing violence to respond to those incidents.)

Tracker by John Campbell April 12, 2021 Africa Program

Taxation

United States

Corporate Taxes in a Globalized World
A group of more than one hundred countries has agreed on what would be a historic rewrite of global tax rules. Here’s what to know.

Backgrounder by Anshu Siripurapu August 3, 2021

Economics

Prospects for a Global Minimum Tax Rate

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Panelists discuss the prospects of a global minimum tax rate, including how it might be structured, when it might come into effect, and how companies, governments, and consumers will be affected.    

Virtual Event with Ronald E. Creamer Jr. and Bob Stack June 16, 2021

 

This Is Tax Evasion, Plain and Simple Link

via New York Times July 7, 2021

Cuba

Demonstrations and Protests

What Sparked Historic Protests in Cuba

Podcast
Paul J. Angelo, fellow for Latin America Studies at CFR, and Carmen Sesin, Miami-based NBCNews.com and NBCLatino reporter, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the historic protests that swept across Cuba and around the globe.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay, Paul J. Angelo and Carmen Sesin July 27, 2021 The President's Inbox

Cuba

U.S.-Cuba Relations
Communist Cuba has long been a major foreign policy challenge for the United States. The bilateral relationship thawed considerably under President Obama, but many restrictions were reimposed by the Trump administration. 

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors July 13, 2021

Demonstrations and Protests

Pandemic Protests: When Unrest Goes Viral Link

with Thomas J. Bollyky, Samantha Kiernan, Bayan Galal and Serena Tohme via Think Global Health July 28, 2021

Vaccines

Vaccines

The COVID-19 Vaccination Challenge
Vaccines are a major public health success story, but the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the many challenges involved in getting a vaccine to everyone who needs it.

In Brief by Claire Felter July 28, 2021

Vaccines

A Guide to Global COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
Only a year after the new coronavirus emerged, distribution of the first vaccines to protect against it began. But production challenges, vaccine nationalism, and new virus strains are all presenting hurdles.

Backgrounder by Claire Felter June 30, 2021

 

How to Build a Global COVID-19 Surveillance Program Link

via Think Global Health July 9, 2021

Events
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United States

Renewing America: Fixing America’s Infrastructure

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Panelists discuss major potential reforms to U.S. infrastructure, including new technological advances in transportation, traditional and digital infrastructure, universal broadband, smart cities, and how investment in U.S. infrastructure could catalyze economic growth. CFR’s Renewing America initiative shines a spotlight on the domestic underpinnings of U.S. competitiveness to find ways to bolster U.S. international strength and influence. This project is made possible by the generous support of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation.     

Virtual Event with Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Tyler D. Duvall and Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti August 4, 2021 Renewing America

China

What is Happening to the Uyghurs in Xinjiang?

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Panelists discuss China’s increasing repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, the response from the United States and other countries, and the implications for U.S.-China relations and China's foreign policy.

Virtual Event with James Leibold and Biao Teng July 29, 2021

Colombia

A Conversation With President Iván Duque of Colombia

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President Duque discusses Colombia’s domestic political and economic outlook, including the response to recent civilian protests, and the future of Colombia-U.S. relations.

Virtual Event with Iván Duque July 29, 2021

Immigration and Migration

Reporting on U.S. Immigration Policies and Migration

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Virtual Event with Paul J. Angelo and Dianne Solis July 27, 2021 Latin America Studies Program

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Expert Spotlight

Caroline Bettinger-Lopez
Caroline Bettinger-Lopez

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy (ON LEAVE)

Women and Women's Rights Human Rights United States

Jennifer Nuzzo
Jennifer Nuzzo

Senior Fellow for Global Health

Health Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Luciana L. Borio
Luciana L. Borio

Senior Fellow for Global Health

Public Health Threats and Pandemics Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines Biotechnology

Robert D. Blackwill
Robert D. Blackwill

Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy

U.S. Foreign Policy Europe and Eurasia Russia

Yanzhong Huang
Yanzhong Huang

Senior Fellow for Global Health

China Health Asia

China’s "COVID Success Story" Might Not End Well

Via World Politics Review June 23, 2021

A. Michael Spence
A. Michael Spence

Distinguished Visiting Fellow

Development Emerging Markets Inequality

Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman

Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Wars and Conflict Intelligence

July 22: A Pivotal Day in Terrorism History

Via War on the Rocks July 22, 2021

Stephen Sestanovich
Stephen Sestanovich

George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies

Russia Europe and Eurasia U.S. Foreign Policy

Reuben E. Brigety II
Reuben E. Brigety II

Adjunct Senior Fellow for African Peace and Security Issues

Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Organizations Diplomacy and International Institutions

The Fractured Power: How to Overcome Tribalism

Via Foreign Affairs February 16, 2021

Jennifer Hillman
Jennifer Hillman

Senior Fellow for Trade and International Political Economy

Trade World Trade Organization (WTO) NAFTA

Benn Steil
Benn Steil

Senior Fellow and Director of International Economics

International Finance Financial Markets Economics

Edward Alden
Edward Alden

Bernard L. Schwartz Senior Fellow

Trade Immigration and Migration Economics

Carla Anne Robbins
Carla Anne Robbins

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Defense and Security Cuba North Korea

The Enemy Uncounted

Via American Purpose July 30, 2021

Joshua Kurlantzick
Joshua Kurlantzick

Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia Asia Democracy

Meighan Stone
Meighan Stone

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy

Women and Women's Rights Education Refugees and Displaced Persons

Yascha Mounk
Yascha Mounk

Senior Fellow

Democracy Populism Civil Society

Paul B. Stares
Paul B. Stares

General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action

Conflict Prevention Wars and Conflict Defense and Security

David P. Fidler
David P. Fidler

Senior Fellow for Global Health and Cybersecurity

International Law Cybersecurity Health

On Global Health, President Biden's Finest Hour

Via Think Global Health June 14, 2021

Ray Takeyh
Ray Takeyh

Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies

Iran Iran Nuclear Agreement Persian Gulf

The Last Shah

Book January 26, 2021

Jared Cohen
Jared Cohen

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Iran Technology and Innovation

The Case for Microlateralism

Via Foreign Affairs April 29, 2021

James M. Lindsay
James M. Lindsay

Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair

United States Politics and Government Polls and Public Opinion

Henri J. Barkey
Henri J. Barkey

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies

Middle East and North Africa Turkey Kurds

Catherine Powell
Catherine Powell

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy

Women and Women's Rights International Law Human Rights

Manjari Chatterjee Miller
Manjari Chatterjee Miller

Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia

India Asia China

What Xi Jinping Did Not Say

Via Hindustan Times August 5, 2021

Alice C. Hill
Alice C. Hill

David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment

Climate Change Infrastructure Food and Water Security

Climate change: Time to prepare

Via Crisis Response Journal June 22, 2021

Richard N. Haass
Richard N. Haass

President, Council on Foreign Relations

U.S. Foreign Policy International Relations

Globalization Strikes Back

Article July 26, 2021

Stewart M. Patrick
Stewart M. Patrick

James H. Binger Senior Fellow in Global Governance and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program

Global Governance Diplomacy and International Institutions International Organizations

Stephen Biddle
Stephen Biddle

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Defense Policy

Defense and Security Wars and Conflict Military Operations

Shannon K. O'Neil
Shannon K. O'Neil

Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies

Americas Latin America NAFTA

Jendayi E. Frazer
Jendayi E. Frazer

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Africa Studies

Sub-Saharan Africa U.S. Foreign Policy Politics and Government

The Future of U.S. Diplomacy

Event February 8, 2021

David J. Scheffer
David J. Scheffer

Senior Fellow

Humanitarian Intervention Wars and Conflict International Law

Daniel Kurtz-Phelan
Daniel Kurtz-Phelan

Editor, Foreign Affairs; Peter G. Peterson Chair

China U.S. Foreign Policy

Adam Segal
Adam Segal

Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program

China Cybersecurity Asia

Jerome A. Cohen
Jerome A. Cohen

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Asia Studies

China Asia International Law

Ian Johnson
Ian Johnson

Stephen A. Schwarzman Senior Fellow for China Studies

China Civil Society Democracy

Michelle Gavin
Michelle Gavin

Senior Fellow for Africa Studies

Botswana South Africa Zimbabwe

Alyssa Ayres
Alyssa Ayres

Adjunct Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia

Asia India Emerging Markets

Our Time Has Come

Book January 4, 2018

Tom Frieden
Tom Frieden

Senior Fellow for Global Health

Health Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Brent McIntosh
Brent McIntosh

Adjunct Senior Fellow for International Economics and Finance

International Finance Financial Markets Digital Policy

The World Bank Is Missing U.S. Leadership

Via Foreign Policy July 22, 2021

Sheila A. Smith
Sheila A. Smith

John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia Pacific Studies

Japan Defense and Security Asia

Constitutional Change in Japan

Interactive April 4, 2019

Robert E. Rubin
Robert E. Rubin

Chairman Emeritus; Former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury

Martin S. Indyk
Martin S. Indyk

Distinguished Fellow

Middle East and North Africa Israel Egypt

Matthias Matthijs
Matthias Matthijs

Senior Fellow for Europe

Europe Germany United Kingdom

A Brexit Primer

Via Vital Interests: U.S. Policy in a Changed Global Paradigm January 21, 2021

Thomas E. Donilon
Thomas E. Donilon

Distinguished Fellow

U.S. Foreign Policy Intelligence National Security Council (NSC)

Thomas J. Bollyky
Thomas J. Bollyky

Senior Fellow for Global Health, Economics, and Development and Director of the Global Health Program

Health Trade Development

Gordon M. Goldstein
Gordon M. Goldstein

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Technology and Innovation Cybersecurity U.S. Foreign Policy

Robert K. Knake
Robert K. Knake

Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow

Cybersecurity Homeland Security Digital Policy

Charles A. Kupchan
Charles A. Kupchan

Senior Fellow

European Union NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Europe and Eurasia

Isolationism

Book October 1, 2020

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Explainers

Olympics
Podcast Hey, Remember the Olympics?
Olympics
Hey, Remember the Olympics?
Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra, Jules Boykoff and Katharine Moon
Hosting the Olympics is a monumental undertaking that often leaves behind rusted stadiums and financial losses. So why do nations compete to do it?
How Green-Party Success Is Reshaping Global Politics
Energy and Environment How Green-Party Success Is Reshaping Global Politics
Backgrounder Redesign by James McBride
Will the World Ever Solve the Mystery of COVID-19’s Origin?
Coronavirus Will the World Ever Solve the Mystery of COVID-19’s Origin?
Backgrounder Redesign by Claire Felter
Women’s Power Index
Global Women’s Power Index
Interactive by Rachel B. Vogelstein and Alexandra Bro
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Experts in the News

Adam Segal
Link

Segal: Imposing Sanctions on China for Alleged Cyberattack​s May Prove Difficult

Via Voice of America July 20, 2021

Rachel Vogelstein
Link

Vogelstein: #MeToo Triggered the Most Widespread Cultural Reckoning on Women’s Rights in History

Via MSNBC Morning Joe July 13, 2021

Sheila A. Smith
Link

Smith: U.S. Investment Is at Stake if the Tokyo Olympics Are Postponed

Via PBS News Hour July 8, 2021

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Featured Publications

Women and Women's Rights

Awakening
Rachel Vogelstein and Meighan Stone chronicle the remarkable global impact of the #MeToo movement.

Book by Rachel B. Vogelstein and Meighan Stone July 13, 2021 Women and Foreign Policy Program

World Order

The World—New in Paperback
An invaluable primer from Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, that will help anyone, expert and nonexpert alike, navigate a time in which many of our biggest challenges come from the world beyond our borders.

Book by Richard N. Haass May 11, 2021

Wars and Conflict

Nonstate Warfare
Stephen Biddle explains how nonstate military strategies overturn traditional perspectives on warfare.

Book by Stephen Biddle April 6, 2021 National Security and Defense Program

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