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 January 9, 2026 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 January 9, 2026 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

Silberstein Lecture: Immigration Policy and the U.S. Economy

Panelists discuss the impact of recent refugee and immigration policy developments on the U.S. economy. The Silberstein Family Annual Lecture on Refugee and Migration Policy was established in 2019 through a generous gift from Alan M. Silberstein and the Silberstein family. The lecture provides CFR with an annual forum to explore emerging challenges in refugee and migration policy in the United States and around the world. 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 Steven A. Camarota, Andrea R. Flores, Pia Orrenius and Nelson W. Cunningham January 7, 2026

United States

Silberstein Lecture: Immigration Policy and the U.S. Economy

Virtual Event with Steven A. Camarota, Andrea R. Flores, Pia Orrenius and Nelson W. Cunningham January 7, 2026

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April 1, 2025

United States

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Tom Barkin

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin discusses U.S. monetary policy and the outlook for inflation and labor markets. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremo…

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank president Thomas Barkin speaks to the Economic Club of New York in New York City, U.S.

Virtual Event by Tom Barkin and John Lipsky C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

January 16, 2025

Sudan

War in Sudan: A Conversation With U.S. Special Envoy Tom Perriello

Special Envoy Tom Perriello discusses the ongoing civil war in Sudan, the resulting humanitarian crisis, and the Biden administration’s designation of genocide by the Rapid Support Forces. Please …

U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Thomas Perriello at an event at CFR's DC office.

Event by Thomas Perriello and Reuben E. Brigety II

January 9, 2026

Myanmar

Myanmar’s Junta-Led Election Is Neither Free nor Fair

Despite banned opposition, mass displacement, and severe repression, the staged poll is already granting the military dangerous international legitimacy.

Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Annabel Richter Asia Program

December 20, 2018

United States

Great Power Rivalry with Tom Wright

Tom Wright joins Jim Lindsay to discuss great power rivalries and challenges to the U.S.-led international order.

Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Thomas Wright The President’s Inbox

August 29, 2018

Australia

Australia’s New Brutal Politics—Not New, and Not That Brutal

Tom Switzer is executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney and a presenter at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Radio National. As Australia welcomes Scott Morrison a…

Post by Tom Switzer Asia Unbound

December 2, 2019

United States

Distinguished Voices Series With Tom Brokaw

Tom Brokaw discusses his distinguished career in journalism and his experience as a young reporter covering the Watergate story. The Distinguished Voices Series focuses particular attention on th…

Event by Tom Brokaw and Evan W. Thomas Distinguished Voices Series

December 1, 2025

Ukraine

Virtual Meeting: The State of Play in Ukraine

Efforts to end the war in Ukraine gained momentum in recent days as a result of newly developed peace plans. CFR fellows discuss the current state of play and prospects for peace in Ukraine. This …

Virtual Event by Liana Fix, Thomas Graham, Stephen Sestanovich, and Paul B. Stares Europe Program