Board Member

John Paulson

John Paulson

President, Paulson & Co. Inc.

John Paulson is the president and portfolio manager of Paulson & Co. Inc., an investment management company specializing in global merger, event arbitrage, and credit strategies. Prior to forming Paulson & Co. in 1994, Paulson was a general partner of Gruss Partners and a managing director in mergers and acquisitions at Bear Stearns. Paulson also serves on the boards of New York University, the Partnership for New York City, and the Dean’s Advisory Board of the Harvard Business School.

Iran

The Islamic Republic’s Power Centers
Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.

Article by CFR.org Editors September 23, 2022

China

China’s Repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
More than a million Muslims have been arbitrarily detained in China’s Xinjiang region. The reeducation camps are just one part of the government’s crackdown on Uyghurs.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland September 22, 2022

United Nations

The Role of the UN Secretary-General
The United Nations’ top leadership position has broad authority to steer the organization’s agenda, but its impact has varied widely since 1946.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors September 15, 2022

Top Stories on CFR

United States

To Out-Innovate Global Competitors, the United States Should Embrace Immigrant Talent
Immigration barriers for entrepreneurs and U.S.-educated STEM graduates hurt American innovation.

Blog Post by Laura Taylor-Kale September 27, 2022 Renewing America

Democratic Republic of Congo

What’s Behind the DRC’s Decision to Auction Off Some of Its Rain Forest?
The Congolese government is letting energy firms bid for access to its vast oil and gas reserves, raising concerns about the potential climate consequences.

Article by Michelle Gavin September 26, 2022

Taiwan

While Pledging to Defend Taiwan from China, Biden Shifted on Taiwan Independence. Here’s Why That Matters.
President Biden's comment on Taiwan independence is a break from his predecessors.

Blog Post by David Sacks September 22, 2022 Asia Unbound