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…

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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December 8, 2025

United States

Media Briefing: Understanding President Trump’s National Security Strategy

CFR experts discuss the Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy released on December 4 and what it means for the future of U.S. security. Before the event, read CFR experts’ breakdow…

Virtual Event by Liana Fix, Will Freeman, David Sacks, Paul B. Stares, and Rebecca Lissner Media Briefings

December 9, 2025

United States

Media Briefing: The Future of U.S. Chip Controls in the Global Tech Race

CFR experts discuss President Donald Trump’s approval of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China and what that decision means for the future of AI, national security, and U.S.-China…

Virtual Event by Jessica Brandt, Rush Doshi, Michael C. Horowitz, Chris McGuire, and Adam Segal Media Briefings

November 10, 2025

United States

Young Professionals Briefing Series: Careers in International Affairs

Panelists discuss and share advice on navigating different foreign policy career pathways in both the public and private sector. The CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series provides an opportunity…

Virtual Event by Erin D. Dumbacher, Benjamin Frohman, Theresa Lou, Parker Novak, and Alexander B. Ward

September 23, 2025

United States

Media Briefing: Unpacking the President’s UNGA Speech

CFR experts analyze President Donald Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, and discuss how it will shape further dialogue on trade, immigration, European security, and U…

Virtual Event by Edward Alden, Steven A. Cook, Heidi E. Crebo-Rediker, Liana Fix, Alice C. Hill, Shannon K. O'Neil, and Esther Brimmer Media Briefings

January 8, 2026

Daily News Brief

Washington Announces Plans for Venezuela

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning …

Article by CFR Editors

November 10, 2025

Peacekeeping

Policy Brief: The Value and Achievements of the U.S. Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017

Since 2000, 115 governments have made formal commitments to increase women’s participation in mitigating and resolving conflict and reducing violence against women and girls. The U.S. government was …

Major Tiffani Summers, Public Affairs officer from US Army, interacts with the troops during a women, peace and security briefing as part of Exercise TRADEWINDS at Camp Seweyo, Guyana on 19 July 23.

Report by Linda Robinson and Noël James Women and Foreign Policy Program

January 12, 2026

Daily News Brief

Iran Cracks Down on Protests

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning …

Article by CFR Editors

January 9, 2026

Daily News Brief

Iran Protests Escalate

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning …

Article by CFR Editors

June 23, 2025

Iran

Media Briefing: The U.S. Strikes Iran

CFR experts discuss the U.S. strikes on three of Iran's key nuclear sites, Iran's possible response, and implications for the region.

Virtual Event by Max Boot, Steven A. Cook, Daniel B. Poneman, Ray Takeyh, Farah Pandith, and Michael Froman Middle East Program

January 5, 2026

Daily News Brief

The Aftermath of Maduro’s Capture

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning …

Article by CFR Editors