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The U.S. Election and Foreign Policy
The next president will face serious foreign policy challenges. CFR offers a full suite of resources to keep track of developments on critical issues and the U.S. role in the world.
Election Security
Trump Assassination Attempt Poses New Test for U.S. Democracy
Violence around U.S. elections in 2024 could not only destabilize American democracy but also embolden autocrats around the world.
China
Taiwan’s Trump Conundrum
Taiwan relies on the United States for its security. It is unclear whether the island can assume continued U.S. support if former President Donald Trump wins reelection.
Immigration
How the U.S. Asylum Process Works
Record numbers of migrants seeking to cross the southern U.S. border have prompted the Joe Biden administration to expand some asylum restrictions. The surge in arrivals comes as immigration has become many voters’ central concern ahead of the election.
NATO
A Path Forward for NATO
The Biden administration is seeking to demonstrate enough alliance unity and sense of purpose to limit the impact of pushback from former President Trump and other critics.
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Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Kamala Harris is seeking to become the first sitting vice president since George H. W. Bush to be elected president.
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President Joe Biden ends his bid for reelection having revived American leadership in Asia and Europe and secured significant investments in the domestic economy, but his achievements will only last if his successor picks up where he leaves off.
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Harris’s foreign policy experience has been far wider than recognized, equipping her to serve as the first woman president.
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“We should look back on 1944 with a great sense of awe and responsibility” for what could have gone very differently with American history and the Cold War, says Senior Fellow Benn Steil.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in the wake of Joe Biden's exit from the race.
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Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden faces renewed pressure from Democratic lawmakers and donors to let someone else run against Donald Trump.