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 November 6, 2025 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 November 6, 2025 Renewing America

Health

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

This interactive examines how nationwide bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as proposed by the Biden administration on April 28, 2022, could help shrink the racial gap on U.S. lung cancer death rates.

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

Health

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. 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.S. national security and international stability that are likely to emerge or intensify in 2026. In this report, surveyed experts rate global conflicts by their likelihood and potential harm to U.S. interests and, for the first time, identify opportunities for preventive action.

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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November 24, 2025

United States

The Road From Africa’s G20 Summit to Trump’s ‘America First’ Priorities

The forum in South Africa shined a light on pressing realities faced by the continent. It may also have laid the groundwork for the G20 summit Trump will host in Florida next year.

Expert Brief by Heidi E. Crebo-Rediker Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

October 1, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa

AGOA: The U.S.-Africa Trade Program

U.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa has plateaued in recent years, prompting analysts to question the effectiveness of a preferential trade program for the region.

A worker wearing a dust mask sews at an export processing zone factory in Athi River, Kenya.

Backgrounder by Mariel Ferragamo, Ivana Lefebvre d'Argence, and Helena Kopans-Johnson

November 21, 2025

Daily News Brief

G20 to Kick Off in South Africa

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

October 7, 2025

Daily News Brief

Syria’s Transitional Election

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

August 26, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa’s ‘Leaders for Life’

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling heads of state. Pro-democracy advocates have at times successfully stopped presidents from extending their mandates, but the authorita…

A worker throws away campaign posters of President Yoweri Museveni after Uganda’s 2021 election.

Backgrounder by Mariel Ferragamo and Claire Klobucista

September 23, 2025

South Africa

A Conversation With President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses South Africa’s domestic agenda, bilateral trade relations with the United States, the future of BRICS, and the country’s role in the region. For those attending…

Virtual Event by Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa and Richard Stengel

September 15, 2025

Daily News Brief

Nepal’s Protest-Fueled Transition

Top of the Agenda Nepal’s first female prime minister pledged to hold elections in March after being swept into office by a major protest movement. Prime Minister Sushila Karki is the former first…

Article by CFR Editors

July 29, 2025

Taiwan

Cancelling President Lai’s Transit Is a Mistake That Will Embolden China

The Trump administration’s cancellation of President Lai’s transit risks emboldening China.

Post by David Sacks Asia Unbound

December 17, 2025

Venezuela

Thinking About Venezuela

Recently I appeared as a guest on Fareed Zakaria's CNN show and Aaron MacLean's podcast "School of War" to discuss Venezuela. Links to both are below.

Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

August 19, 2025

China Strategy Initiative

China in Africa: May 2025

China’s engagement with its African counterparts in May spanned the gamut—from concrete economic dealmaking and forward-looking trade cooperation largely in North and East Africa to sports diplomacy …