Panelists discuss the national security risks posed by corruption of IoT devices and ways to mitigate the probability of successful attacks.
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Panelists discuss the widening schism in Silicon Valley between employees and their host companies over the national security applications of the frontier technologies they create, and the ethical concerns surrounding the debate.
Explainer Videos
Solar energy, the world’s cheapest and fastest-growing power source, could one day supply most of the world’s energy needs. But in a new book, “Taming the Sun: Innovations to Harness Solar Energy and Power the Planet” (MIT Press), energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that solar’s current surge is on track to stall, dimming prospects for averting catastrophic climate change. Brightening those prospects, he argues, will require innovation—creative financing, revolutionary technologies, and flexible energy systems.
Child marriage remains widespread in developing countries, disproportionately affecting girls and endangering their lives and livelihoods. Rooted in cultural tradition and poverty, the practice not only violates human rights laws but also threatens stability and economic development.
Over the past two decades, the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have experienced fighting that has killed more than five million people. As the eastern Congo struggles to overcome years of regional war, its hard-won progress remains at risk.
Event Series
Darryl G. Behrman Lecture on Africa Policy
This lecture series is designed to bring Africa policy issues to greater prominence in the United States.
HBO History Makers
This series focused attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in U.S. foreign policy, or at noteworthy moments in recent history.
World Economic Update
Highlighting the quarter’s most important emerging economic trends, these discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with emphasis on current economic events and their implications for U.S. policy.
Podcasts
Chris Tuttle joins James Lindsay to discuss the role that Congress plays in U.S. foreign policy.
Conference Call Series
Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Calls
Faith leaders, scholars, and policy experts discuss issues at the intersection of religion and global affairs.
Corporate Conference Calls
Noted thinkers and practitioners discuss issues at the nexus of business and foreign policy.
Academic Conference Calls
The premier forum for educators and students to discuss foreign policy with CFR experts.
