Disinformation
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Election 2024

Will EU Laws Curtail Disinformation?
The European Union’s new disinformation law will face its first major test during EU elections next month. If it works, it could serve as a model for the United States.

Article by Linda Robinson May 22, 2024 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy

Election 2024

Addressing Foreign Disinformation and Election Interference

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Panelists discuss the escalating threat of foreign disinformation and other forms of election interference and what the United States and its allies can do to combat this risk. This meeting part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Meeting Series on Democracy.For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

Virtual Event with Anne E. Applebaum, Jon Bateman, James P. Rubin and Dina Temple-Raston May 7, 2024

Cybersecurity

The Safest Way to Hold an Election
Election security has been a major issue since the 2020 U.S. election. Policymakers and members of the public must take several concrete steps to ensure that elections are secure and free from interference.

Blog Post by Tarah Wheeler and Barbara Simons June 29, 2023 Net Politics

Taiwan

Taiwan

What to Expect from Lai’s Presidency

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In his inaugural address, Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te signaled broad continuity on cross-strait issues. China is likely to respond with increased pressure.

Blog Post by Rush Doshi and David Sacks May 21, 2024 Asia Unbound

Taiwan

Why China Would Struggle to Invade Taiwan
Although China’s ambition to gain control of Taiwan is clear, doing so through force would prove enormously difficult and costly.

Interactive by David Sacks January 10, 2024

Taiwan

Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense
Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and the mainland. Taiwan has the potential to be a flash point in U.S.-China relations.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland February 8, 2024

Kenya

Kenya

Why Kenya’s State Visit Matters
During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 21, 2024 Africa in Transition

Sub-Saharan Africa

The Era of Good Feelings
The current diplomatic constellation presents Africa with plenty of options; the region must choose well.

Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare March 31, 2023 Africa in Transition

 

Why Biden Chose Kenya for its First State Visit by an African Leader Link

via VOA May 20, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

 

Assessing ICC Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders Link

with David J. Scheffer via Council on Foreign Relations May 21, 2024

International Criminal Court

The Role of the ICC
The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo May 22, 2024

Middle East Program

Iran After Raisi and New ICC Charges

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CFR experts discuss the implications of the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, new International Criminal Court charges against Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leadership, and other updates from …

Virtual Event with Steven A. Cook, David J. Scheffer, Ray Takeyh and Carla Anne Robbins May 20, 2024 Middle East Program

Iran

Iran

Raisi’s Death in Crash Unlikely to Affect Iranian Policies
Ebrahim Raisi was more loyal to hard-line Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei than previous presidents, and whoever succeeds him is likely to be just as conservative.  

Expert Brief by Ray Takeyh May 20, 2024

Middle East Program

Iran After Raisi and New ICC Charges

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CFR experts discuss the implications of the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, new International Criminal Court charges against Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leadership, and other updates from …

Virtual Event with Steven A. Cook, David J. Scheffer, Ray Takeyh and Carla Anne Robbins May 20, 2024 Middle East Program

 

What the Death of Iran’s President Really Means Link

via Ray Takeyh and Suzanne Maloney for Politico May 22, 2024

Economics

United States

The U.S. Steel Dilemma
A proposed Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel is facing domestic political pushback that could challenge Biden administration foreign policy aims.  

In Brief by Noah Berman May 21, 2024

Trade

U.S. Trade Policy Is at a Crossroads
Biden’s trade agenda is trying to tackle climate change, domestic jobs, and great power competition, but trade-offs are inevitable. A clear vision on priorities is essential. 

Article by Edward Alden April 1, 2024 Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

United States

Election 2024: Joe Biden Opposes Sale of U.S. Steel
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden doesn’t want one of America’s closest allies to buy a once iconic American company.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay March 15, 2024 The Water's Edge

Events
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Immigration and Migration

The Strategic Impact of the Global Movement of People: A Conversation With the Council of Councils

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Foreign policy institute leaders from around the world discuss the dynamics of global migration, including the importance of international cooperation in managing both the documented and undocumented movement of people. Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website. The Council of Councils (CoC) is an international initiative created by the Council on Foreign Relations to connect leading foreign policy institutes from around the world in a dialogue on issues of global governance and multilateral cooperation. The CoC is composed of twenty-eight major policy institutes from some of the world’s most influential countries. It is designed to facilitate candid, not-for-attribution dialogue and consensus-building among influential opinion leaders from both established and emerging nations, with the ultimate purpose of injecting the conclusions of its deliberations into high-level foreign policy circles within members’ countries.

Event with Fonteh Akum, Sergio M. Alcocer, Michael Froman, Stefania Kolarz and Katharine M. Donato May 21, 2024

Middle East Program

Iran After Raisi and New ICC Charges

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CFR experts discuss the implications of the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, new International Criminal Court charges against Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leadership, and other updates from …

Virtual Event with Steven A. Cook, David J. Scheffer, Ray Takeyh and Carla Anne Robbins May 20, 2024 Middle East Program

United States

Strength Through Cooperation: A Conversation With Bipartisan Leaders of the House Armed Services Committee

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Bipartisan leaders of the House Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Adam Smith (D) and Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R), discuss the interconnected nature of U.S. military support abroad and the imperative of diplomatic engagement with hostile actors for global stability.Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

Event with Adam Smith, Robert J. Wittman and Missy Ryan May 16, 2024

China

Virtual Media Briefing: U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

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CFR experts discuss President Joe Biden’s decision to increase tariffs on various Chinese imports and the implications for the U.S. economy and U.S.-China relations. 

Virtual Event with Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Brad W. Setser and Matthew P. Goodman May 16, 2024 Media Briefings

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Experts in the News

David J. Scheffer
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Scheffer: ICC Warrants Can Diminish an Indicted Individual's Political Power

Via CBS News May 21, 2024

Steven A. Cook
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Cook: Iran Wants to Push the U.S. Out of the Middle East by Sowing as Much Chaos in the Region as Possible

Via Bloomberg Surveillance May 21, 2024

Ray Takeyh
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Takeyh: The Death of Iran’s President Does Not Bode Well

Via New York Times May 20, 2024

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Explainers

Energy and Environment
The Push to Conserve 30 Percent of the Planet: What’s at Stake?
Energy and Environment
The Push to Conserve 30 Percent of the Planet: What’s at Stake?
Article by Lindsay Maizland
See how six countries are faring amid efforts to protect 30 percent of the planet’s land and waters by 2030, and what will be saved if they succeed.
What Is Avian Flu?
Public Health Threats and Pandemics What Is Avian Flu?
Backgrounder Redesign by Mariel Ferragamo
Why Fentanyl Is a Huge Foreign Policy Problem
United States Why Fentanyl Is a Huge Foreign Policy Problem
Article by Mariel Ferragamo and Diana Roy
How Ukraine Overcame Russia’s Grain Blockade
The War in Ukraine How Ukraine Overcame Russia’s Grain Blockade
Immersive_article_layout by Noah Berman, Mariel Ferragamo and Sabine Baumgartner
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Expert Spotlight

Robert E. Rubin
Robert E. Rubin

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

Wall Street Week 01/26/2024

Offsite Via Bloomberg January 26, 2024

Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman

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

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Wars and Conflict Intelligence

Sebastian Mallaby
Sebastian Mallaby

Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics

Monetary Policy International Finance Globalization

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Featured Publications

Colombia

From Peril to Partnership
Paul J. Angelo provides the first headlining case studies of Plan Colombia and the Mérida Initiative.

Book by Paul J. Angelo March 8, 2024 Latin America Studies Program

Political History and Theory

The World That Wasn’t

A dramatic and powerful new perspective on the political career of Henry Wallace—a perspective that will forever change how we view the making of U.S. and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of the Cold War.

Book by Benn Steil January 9, 2024 Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

Radicalization and Extremism

God, Guns, and Sedition
A riveting exploration of the current state of far-right terrorism in the United States—and recommendations to stop its rise.

Book by Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware January 2, 2024 National Security and Defense Program

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