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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Defense and Security
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A Political Breakthrough?Is the nascent consensus on state police in Nigeria a political ruse or a giant step towards true federalism in the country?
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Transition 2025 Series: National Security in the Age of Artificial IntelligencePanelists discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the national security landscape and how government and technology leaders can respond to emerging threats, protect critical systems, and manage global competition. This meeting is part of CFR’s Transition 2025 series, which examines the major foreign policy issues confronting the Trump administration. This is a virtual meeting through Zoom. 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. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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Women This Week: Labor Candidate Ali France Ousts Incumbent Opposition Leader in AustraliaWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 3 to April 9.
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General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action
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Women This Week: Hegseth Announces End to Women, Peace and Security ProgramWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 26 to April 2.
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Peace Talks in the Era of TransactionalismWhat are the terms of the deal the U.S. is trying to negotiate with the DRC and Rwanda?
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India and Pakistan: On the Brink of Conflict Over KashmirFollowing a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India and Pakistan are heading toward a conflict, with few signs of de-escalation.
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Trump's First 100 Days, With Carla Anne Robbins and Matthias MatthijsCarla Anne Robbins, senior fellow at the Council, and Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at the Council, sit down with James M. Lindsay to answer questions from CFR’s audience about President Donald Trump’s foreign policy during his first one hundred days in office.
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The Latest Attack in Kashmir Escalates India-Pakistan TensionsThe latest attack on civilian tourists in Kashmir has been one of the worst attacks in the region since 2019, resulting in a tit-for-tat measure between India and Pakistan.
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Women This Week: Women Escalate Efforts Against Mining Company in Guinea-BissauWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 19 to April 25.
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Bernard L. Schwartz Annual Lecture With Matthew Prince of CloudflareCloudflare Cofounder and CEO Matthew Prince discusses developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies, countering national security threats and advancing technological research through public-private partnerships, and his perspective on navigating geopolitical crises as the leader of a multinational company. The Bernard L. Schwartz Annual Lecture on Economic Growth and Foreign Policy series focuses on two areas: the evolution of the relationship between business and government in the making of foreign policy, and ways for government to make better use of business in solving foreign policy problems. If you wish to attend 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. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
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Women This Week: Colonel Nicole Malachowski’s Historic Thunderbird Flight Removed From Air Force WebsiteWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 12 to April 18.
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Where the U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Are HeadedThe two countries held their first meeting in seven years to discuss Iran’s contentious nuclear program. Here’s what could come next.
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A Third Year of War: Dried-Up Aid Pulls Sudan Further Into ChaosAs Sudan plunges into another chapter of fighting, the country is enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis at a time of drastically shrinking foreign aid.
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Trump’s DEI Purge in the Military Puts U.S. National Security at RiskThe administration’s “anti-DEI” campaign targets vital expertise and experience in government agencies.
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What Are Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities?Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal have garnered increased international scrutiny amid its flaring conflict with Israel.