Taxation
Henry Nicholls/Reuters

United States

Corporate Taxes in a Globalized World
A major effort to overhaul the global rules for corporate taxation is underway. Here’s what to know about how the system works.

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
Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters

Demonstrations and Protests

What Sparked Historic Protests in Cuba

Podcast
A plunging economy and surging COVID-19 cases exposed deep grievances against the government. Havana has responded to the protests with intimidation and repression.

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

Japan

Japan

Japan’s Population Problem

Podcast
The United States’ alliance with Japan is the centerpiece of U.S. security in Asia, but new demographic challenges from within Japan raise concerns about the future of the region.

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra, Zack Cooper, Motoko Rich and Sheila A. Smith July 22, 2021 Why It Matters

Japan

The Changing U.S.-Japan Alliance
The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades, but new challenges from China, North Korea, and within the alliance itself raise questions about its future.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Beina Xu August 22, 2019

 

Japan Is Indispensable Again Link

via Foreign Affairs July 15, 2021

North Africa

North Africa

Miscalculating Tunisia
If Westerners are shocked at political developments in Tunisia, it’s because they described it as a straightforward success for too long. 

Article by Steven A. Cook July 27, 2021 Middle East Program

North Africa

The Arab Spring at Ten Years: What Is Its Legacy?
Ten years on, the lives of people in Arab Spring countries have improved in certain aspects but worsened in others. CFR.org visualizes the changes in Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.

Article by Kali Robinson December 3, 2020

 

With Gatherings Banned Amid Turmoil, Tunisians Can Only Watch. And Wait. Link

via New York Times July 28, 2021

Malaysia

Southeast Asia

Malaysia Faces Crises on All Levels

Article by Joshua Kurlantzick July 26, 2021 Asia Program

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s Democracy Woes Accelerate Link

with Joshua Kurlantzick via Japan Times June 27, 2021

 

Confusion in Malaysia Over Ending COVID-19 Emergency Laws Link

via Straits Times July 27, 2021

Events
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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

Belarus

A Conversation With Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

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Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discusses Belarus-U.S. relations, prospects for democratic reform in Belarus, and regional security in Eastern Europe.

Virtual Event with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya July 26, 2021

Energy and Environment

Term Member Virtual Meeting: The Future of E-Mobility

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Panelists discuss electric mobility and what it means for the future of the transportation and energy sectors. CFR's Stephen M. Kellen Term Member Program hosted this event in collaboration with ABANA.

Virtual Event with Hui Wen Chan and Jody Metzenbaum Kelman July 26, 2021

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Expert Spotlight

Martin S. Indyk
Martin S. Indyk

Distinguished Fellow

North Africa Israel Egypt

Master of the Game

Book October 19, 2021

Jennifer Hillman
Jennifer Hillman

Senior Fellow for Trade and International Political Economy

Trade World Trade Organization (WTO) NAFTA

Alice C. Hill
Alice C. Hill

David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment

Climate Change Infrastructure Food and Water Security

Add Natural Conservation to Security-Cooperation Efforts

Via Defense One via illuminem August 3, 2021

Thomas E. Donilon
Thomas E. Donilon

Distinguished Fellow

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

On GPS: What have we learned from Bolton's book?

Via Fareed Zakaria GPS June 28, 2020

Benn Steil
Benn Steil

Senior Fellow and Director of International Economics

International Finance Financial Markets Economics

Jerome A. Cohen
Jerome A. Cohen

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Asia Studies

China Asia International Law

Carla Anne Robbins
Carla Anne Robbins

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Defense and Security Cuba North Korea

The Enemy Uncounted

Via American Purpose July 30, 2021

Robert McMahon
Robert McMahon

Managing Editor

David J. Scheffer
David J. Scheffer

Senior Fellow

Humanitarian Intervention Wars and Conflict International Law

A. Michael Spence
A. Michael Spence

Distinguished Visiting Fellow

Development Emerging Markets Inequality

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

Roger W. Ferguson Jr.
Roger W. Ferguson Jr.

Steven A. Tananbaum Distinguished Fellow for International Economics

Monetary Policy Fiscal Policy Regulation and Deregulation

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

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

Jennifer Nuzzo
Jennifer Nuzzo

Senior Fellow for Global Health

Health Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Elizabeth C. Economy
Elizabeth C. Economy

Senior Fellow for China Studies

Asia China Energy and Environment

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

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

Michelle Gavin
Michelle Gavin

Senior Fellow for Africa Studies

Botswana South Africa Zimbabwe

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

Farah Pandith
Farah Pandith

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Radicalization and Extremism Terrorism and Counterterrorism U.S. Foreign Policy

John Campbell
John Campbell

Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies

Nigeria South Africa Boko Haram

Nigeria and the Nation-State

Book December 1, 2020

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

Robert K. Knake
Robert K. Knake

Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow

Cybersecurity Homeland Security Digital Policy

Jared Cohen
Jared Cohen

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Iran Technology and Innovation

The Case for Microlateralism

Via Foreign Affairs April 29, 2021

John B. Bellinger III
John B. Bellinger III

Adjunct Senior Fellow for International and National Security Law

International Law Treaties and Agreements Sanctions

Luciana L. Borio
Luciana L. Borio

Senior Fellow for Global Health

Public Health Threats and Pandemics Vaccines Biotechnology

Stephen Biddle
Stephen Biddle

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Defense Policy

Defense and Security Wars and Conflict Military Operations

Stephen Sestanovich
Stephen Sestanovich

George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies

Russia Europe and Eurasia U.S. Foreign Policy

Daniel Kurtz-Phelan
Daniel Kurtz-Phelan

Editor, Foreign Affairs; Peter G. Peterson Chair

China U.S. Foreign Policy

Yascha Mounk
Yascha Mounk

Senior Fellow

Democracy Populism Civil Society

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

Henri J. Barkey
Henri J. Barkey

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies

North Africa Turkey Kurds

Sebastian Mallaby
Sebastian Mallaby

Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics

Monetary Policy International Finance Globalization

In the Fed We Trust

Via Foreign Affairs June 30, 2021

Gordon M. Goldstein
Gordon M. Goldstein

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Technology and Innovation Cybersecurity U.S. Foreign Policy

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

Scott A. Snyder
Scott A. Snyder

Senior Fellow for Korea Studies and Director of the Program on U.S.-Korea Policy

North Korea South Korea Asia

South Korea at the Crossroads

Book January 2, 2018

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

Thomas J. Bollyky
Thomas J. Bollyky

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

Health Trade Development

Robert E. Rubin
Robert E. Rubin

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

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

Richard N. Haass
Richard N. Haass

President, Council on Foreign Relations

U.S. Foreign Policy International Relations

Globalization Strikes Back

Article July 26, 2021

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

Steven A. Cook
Steven A. Cook

Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies and Director of the International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars

North Africa Turkey Arab Spring

Charles A. Kupchan
Charles A. Kupchan

Senior Fellow

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

Isolationism

Book October 1, 2020

Tom Frieden
Tom Frieden

Senior Fellow for Global Health

Health Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Gideon Rose
Gideon Rose

Mary and David Boies Distinguished Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy

Wars and Conflict North Africa Southeast Asia

Rose: The Path to American Recovery Remains Unclear

Via Bloomberg Surveillance December 10, 2020

Paul J. Angelo
Paul J. Angelo

Fellow for Latin America Studies

Latin America Central America Colombia

The Day After in Venezuela

Council Special Report September 24, 2020 Latin America Studies Program

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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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