Council on Foreign Relations

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

Introduction Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. Despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate cha…

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong November 6, 2025 Renewing America

Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

Introduction Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. Despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate cha…

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong November 6, 2025 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.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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August 15, 2011

Pakistan

Stabilizing Karachi

As ethno-political violence continues in Pakistan’s financial capital, Pakistani analyst Mosharraf Zaidi says the city needs a more effective police force and judicial system, which in turn will enge…

Interview by Mosharraf Zaidi and Jayshree Bajoria

March 24, 2025

Yemen

Iran’s Support of the Houthis: What to Know

Iranian support has boosted the military prowess of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, helping them project force into the Red Sea. Ramped up U.S.-led attacks on the group raise the prospect of military escalati…

In Brief by Kali Robinson

December 9, 2024

United States

A Conversation With USAID Administrator Samantha Power: Building Economic Resilience and Advancing Economic Statecraft

In response to new fractures and flashpoints in the global economy and heightened strategic competition, the United States and countries around the world are recalibrating their approaches to economi…

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power speaks atop the Council on Foreign Relation stage.

Virtual Event by Samantha Power and Michael Froman

January 18, 2024

Yemen

Virtual Media Briefing: Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

Panelists discuss Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, American and British responses, and prospects for regional escalation. ELDER: Thank you. Hi, everybody. Thanks for joining us for this media brief…

Missile launched from warship during operation against military targets in Yemen

Virtual Event by Steven A. Cook, James G. Foggo III, Ray Takeyh, and Miriam Elder Middle East Program

March 1, 2024

Climate Change

A Conversation With John Kerry

John Kerry discusses his work as U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, the challenges the United States faces, and the Biden administration’s priorities as it continues to address climate chan…

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaking

Virtual Event by John F. Kerry and Michael Froman

June 5, 2006

Iraq

The Emerging Shia Crescent Symposium: Understanding the Shia

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Reception9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Discussion

Event by Dale Eickelman, Reza Aslan, Noah Feldman, and Lisa Anderson

June 5, 2006

Iraq

The Emerging Shia Crescent Symposium: Understanding the Shia

RICHARD HAASS (president, Council on Foreign Relations): Well, good morning. We’re only seven minutes late. This morning’s event is titled “The Emerging Shia Crescent: Implications for theMiddle…

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