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Ambassador Robert B. Zoellick, who is currently a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. diplomacy since the War for Independence.
Aug 11, 2020
Ambassador Robert B. Zoellick, who is currently a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. diplomacy since the War for Independence.
Aug 11, 2020
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What Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?Though President Trump withdrew from the TPP, the remaining members of the trade pact have forged ahead with a new version, leaving the U.S. role in the Asia-Pacific in question.
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What’s the Fallout From the Killing of a Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist?The assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh will intensify debate in Tehran over whether to reengage in the nuclear deal with the Biden administration.
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The Future of EuropePanelists discuss the multiple challenges facing Europe today, including the public health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, continued threats of nationalism, Russian influence, and relations with the United States.
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CFR Master Class With Adam SegalAdam Segal discusses the evolution of China's technology policy and how it has changed the U.S.-China relationship. The CFR Master Class Series is a biweekly 45-minute session hosted by Vice President and Deputy Director for Studies Shannon O’Neil in which a CFR fellow will take a step back from the news and discuss the fundamentals essential to understanding a given country, region of the world, or issue pertaining to U.S. foreign policy or international relations.
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A Conversation With President Ursula von der Leyen of the European CommissionPresident von der Leyen discusses her vision for a new transatlantic agenda, prospects for cooperation between the European Union and the United States, and the future of multilateralism.
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Transition 2021: Should Lame-Duck Presidents Make Major Foreign Policy Decisions?Each Friday, I look at what is happening in President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition to the White House. This week: Donald Trump is using all the powers of his presidency and creating a host of problems for the incoming Biden administration.
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Resetting Public Health Strategy on COVID-19Jennifer Nuzzo, epidemiologist and senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, provides an update on the recent increase in coronavirus infections across the United States a…
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Academic Webinar: The Road to Peace in AfghanistanRina Amiri, senior fellow at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs, discusses prospects for peace in Afghanistan, including the fate of the U.S.-Taliban peace deal, Afghan women’s roles in …
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Space Exploration and U.S. CompetitivenessU.S. space exploration inspired a generation of students and innovators, but NASA’s role has diminished, and the number of global space competitors is growing.
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A Conversation With Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh of the Palestinian AuthorityPrime Minister Shtayyeh discusses the Palestinian Authority’s relations with the United States, its security and economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the broader Middle East peace process.
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To Address Climate Change While Protecting Workers, the United States Needs a Border-Adjusted Carbon TaxThe only way to take effective and far-reaching action to combat climate change while also preserving American competitive advantage is the imposition of a carbon tax with border adjustments.
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A Term Member Discussion on How the World Sees Us: A Conversation with Foreign CorrespondentsTerm members and U.S. based foreign correspondents discuss their experience covering the recent election and how the United States and the current state of U.S. politics are perceived internationally.
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Transition 2021: When Presidents Don’t ConcedeEach Friday, I look at what is happening in President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition to the White House. This week: Trump puts the transition process in limbo and Biden begins building his team.
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America Is Drifting Toward an Iraqi FutureOnce a country loses its sense of national identity, a national unraveling is often not far behind.
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How Police Compare in Different DemocraciesKillings by U.S. officers in 2020 have sparked widespread calls for police reform and an end to systemic racism. Here’s how U.S. policing compares with other countries’ approaches.