Donna J. Hrinak

President, Boeing Latin America, The Boeing Company

Donna J. Hrinak is president of Boeing Latin America & Caribbean. Previously, she was vice president of global public policy and government affairs at PepsiCo, Inc. She has served as U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic, and as deputy assistant secretary of state for Mexico and the Caribbean. She also had assignments in Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, and Poland. Hrinak’s honors include the U.S. Coast Guard’s Distinguished Public Service Award and the U.S. State Department’s Career Achievement Award. In 2005, she was named international businesswoman of the year by the Miami chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade. She serves on the board of directors of the Council on Foreign Relations and on the board of counselors of McLarty Associates.

G20 (Group of Twenty)

What Does the G20 Do?
The Group of Twenty, an informal gathering of many of the world’s largest economies, is the premier global forum for discussing economic issues. But it has faced divisions over trade, climate change, and the war in Ukraine.

Backgrounder by James McBride, Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman November 10, 2022

Monetary Policy

What Is the U.S. Federal Reserve?
Over the past decade, the Fed kept interest rates low while it deployed trillions of dollars in stimulus and expanded its regulatory oversight. Now, the central bank is back in the spotlight for its battle against inflation. 

Backgrounder by James McBride, Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman November 8, 2022 Renewing America

Middle East and North Africa

Yemen’s Tragedy: War, Stalemate, and Suffering
Yemen’s internal divisions and a Saudi-led military intervention have spawned an intractable political, military, and humanitarian crisis.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson October 21, 2022

Top Stories on CFR

COVID-19

When Will COVID-19 Become Endemic?
Government leaders are optimistic that COVID-19 is becoming endemic, meaning more predictable and manageable. But many scientists say it’s too soon to behave like the pandemic is over.

In Brief by Claire Klobucista November 14, 2022

Climate Change

COP27 Didn’t Make Enough Progress to Prevent Climate Catastrophe

The UN climate summit delivered on a loss and damage fund, but it fell short on goals to reduce emissions and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

In Brief by Alice C. Hill November 21, 2022 Energy Security and Climate Change Program

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Election: More Turmoil Ahead?
Malaysia's voters delivered an inconclusive message in the general election, leading to a hung parliament.

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick November 21, 2022 Asia Unbound