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Diplomacy and International Institutions

Virtual Meeting: Conference on Diversity in International Affairs: Leading Organizational Change in a COVID-19 World

Speakers discuss how leaders from different sectors are spearheading organizational change in their respective fields, both through their experiences championing diversity at high-value levels and navigating the current COVID-19 crisis. This virtual event replaces the in-person 2020 Conference on Diversity in International Affairs, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event with Helene D. Gayle, Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale and Raj Shah May 20, 2020

Education

Educators Webinar: "The World: A Brief Introduction"

Richard N. Haass discusses The World: A Brief Introduction, his new book designed to provide readers with the essential background and building blocks needed to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world. He also discusses ways to incorporate the book into course syllabi and first-year experiences.

Event with Richard N. Haass May 19, 2020

Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Virtual Meeting: A Conversation With Martín Guzmán

Economy Minister Martín Guzmán discusses the state of Argentina's economy, how the coronavirus has affected it, and the challenges it confronts as it works to restructure its external debt. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Event with Martín Guzmán May 15, 2020 C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

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Explainer Videos

Energy and Environment

The True Cost of Cheap Clothes

Fast fashion has become a multibillion-dollar industry in recent decades, reshaping the world’s shopping habits. But the industry’s low prices disguise a staggering environmental cost.

May 15, 2020

China

Behind China's Influence in Africa

From trade to film, China's influence in Africa is nearly everywhere. Why—and at what cost?

April 8, 2020

China

Coronavirus: Which Countries Are Doing Well? Which Are Falling Short?

In 2019, researchers assessed how prepared 195 countries were for a health crisis. But how have countries measured up against the real-life pandemic? Here’s how their scores last year compare to their responses today.

March 24, 2020

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Podcasts
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World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO Board Meets, Tumult in Afghanistan, and More

The World Health Organization Executive Board convenes virtually, Afghanistan tries to forge a peace deal amid a surge in violence, and China holds its annual session of the National People’s Congress.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon May 21, 2020 The World Next Week

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