Council on Foreign Relations

Paris to Kyoto: The History of UN Climate Agreements

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 9, 2026 Renewing America

Climate Change

Paris to Kyoto: The History of UN Climate Agreements

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 9, 2026 Renewing America

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised that his administration would make a “historic effort” to reduce long-running racial inequities in health. Tobacco use—the leading cause of p…

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Conflict Prevention

Conflicts to Watch in 2026

The world continues to grow more violent and disorderly. According to CFR’s annual conflict risk assessment, American foreign policy experts are acutely concerned about conflict-related threats to U…

Report by Paul B. Stares December 18, 2025 Center for Preventive Action

Conflict Prevention

Conflicts to Watch in 2026

Report by Paul B. Stares December 18, 2025 Center for Preventive Action

United States

Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture: A Conversation With President Bill Clinton

The Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture was established by CFR to honor Ambassador Martin S. Indyk’s legacy of public service, scholarship, and institution building, and to recognize his ideas and contributions that shaped U.S.-Middle East policy for decades. Ambassador Indyk was a CFR distinguished fellow and former U.S. ambassador to Israel. The lecture highlights critical issues in U.S. foreign policy that reflect his commitments to advancing durable pathways to peace and sustaining American diplomatic engagement. This inaugural lecture is held in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative. 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.

Virtual Event with William J. Clinton, Richard Haass and Michael Froman December 10, 2025

United States

Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture: A Conversation With President Bill Clinton

Virtual Event with William J. Clinton, Richard Haass and Michael Froman December 10, 2025

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September 26, 2025

Daily News Brief

Netanyahu and Abbas Address UNGA

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning. …

Article by CFR Editors

January 3, 2026

Iran

Unpacking Iran’s Protests and Trump’s Threats

The Islamic Republic has experienced multiple mass protests in recent years, but the latest round of demonstrations come at a particularly difficult moment for the regime.

Expert Brief by Ray Takeyh Middle East Program

January 12, 2026

Daily News Brief

Iran Cracks Down on Protests

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning …

Article by CFR Editors

July 8, 2010

Palestinian Territories

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Event by Benjamin Netanyahu and Richard Haass

January 9, 2026

Daily News Brief

Iran Protests Escalate

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning …

Article by CFR Editors

July 8, 2010

Palestinian Territories

A Conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses U.S.-Israel relations, the threat of a nuclear Iran, the peace process, and the possibility of extending a temporary settlement freeze in the West …

Event

November 27, 2024

Israel

Sharon, Netanyahu, and the Lebanon Deal

Israel must act firmly to enforce the Lebanon agreement or it will collapse within months--and only Israel can be expected to enforce it.

Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

November 19, 2025

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A Guide to the Gaza Peace Deal

A long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is finally underway, and now has UN approval. An end to the conflict, however, is still up in the air, with all the old obstacles remaining in Trump’…

Article by Mariel Ferragamo