September 19, 2025
ChinaPresident Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call on Friday for the second time this year. CFR President Michael Froman and Senior Fellow Rush Doshi break down the issues at stake, …
November 8, 2024
United StatesEach Friday, I examine what is happening with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to the White House. This week: Presidential transitions are complicated affairs, especially when power passes f…
June 23, 2025
IranCFR experts discuss the U.S. strikes on three of Iran's key nuclear sites, Iran's possible response, and implications for the region.
September 7, 2012
EconomicsI recently had the opportunity to talk with Beto O’Rourke, a Democrat running for the 16th District of Texas (El Paso and its environs), and a shoe-in for the seat. Among his many accomplishments, th…
February 14, 2018
ReligionTarek Elgawhary, Susan Hayward, Humera Khan, and Peter Mandaville discuss engaging religious communities in countering violent extremism.
February 26, 2025
United StatesPanelists discuss how U.S. policy toward Russia may shift under a second Trump administration, including the use of sanctions, the continued war in Ukraine, Russia’s military capabilities, the politi…
December 6, 2022
ReligionPeter Mandaville, senior advisor for the religion and inclusive societies program at United States Institute of Peace, and Knox Thames, visiting expert at United States Institute of Peace, discuss th…