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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.
The 2024 Candidates on Foreign Policy
Compare the Candidates
View our guide to the presidential candidates and their positions on global issues.
Economic Security
Getting Economic Security Right
National security policymakers are understandably worried about economic risks, but they shouldn’t lose sight of the costs of protecting the economy.
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.
Immigration
The U.S. Immigration Debate
Comprehensive immigration reform has eluded Congress for decades. Presidents have increasingly turned to executive action to reshape asylum and border policy.
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.
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The U.S. presidential election neglected to discuss Asia, one of the most pivotal regions to U.S. foreign policy.
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Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Whoever wins in November could find their policy plans stymied by a mounting national debt.
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Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time. These resources offer background and analysis on the foreign policy issues facing the candidates.
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CFR President Mike Froman discusses his career, priorities for the Council, and the current events affecting U.S. foreign policy, including the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series provides an opportunity for those early in their careers to engage with CFR. The briefings feature remarks by experts on critical global issues and lessons learned in their careers. These events are intended for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies and have not yet reached the age of thirty to be eligible for CFR term membership.
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The United States, Egypt, and Qatar prepare another cease-fire proposal after Hamas killed six Israeli hostages and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu demanded control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border; Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hold their first presidential debate; the Toronto International Film Festival showcases independent films spanning from Hungary to Georgia and more; and the United States seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s plane.
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Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The Democratic presidential nominee wasn’t asked about the biggest issues she would face as president.