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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…
This project was made possible in part by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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.
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CFR-Georgia Tech Election Forum
Experts discuss sustainability, artificial intelligence, the future of work, and trade, at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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CFR-ASU Election Forum
Experts discuss international trade, national security, relations with China, and U.S.-Mexico ties, at Arizona State University.
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The Future of the Middle East
Experts discuss the escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the policy options and priorities for an incoming U.S. administration in the region.
The Role of Tariffs
Janet Yellen on the Global Economic Outlook
The U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized the economic benefits of trade, the dangers of high tariffs, and the challenges posed by climate change, pandemics, and China.
View From Abroad
Global Perspectives on the U.S. Election
In this part of a special Council of Councils (CoC) roundup series, experts reflect on why the U.S. election outcome matters for Europe.
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.
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The China Challenge
Experts discuss the challenges the next U.S. president will face navigating relations with China.
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The Taiwan Challenge
Experts discuss U.S. policy toward Taiwan in light of talk that China might seek to compel the island’s reunification with the mainland.
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The Middle East Challenge
Experts discuss the widening war in the Middle East and the challenges it poses for the United States.
China
Would Trump Abandon Taiwan?
Taiwan must contend not just with the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency, but with a broader U.S. shift towards weaker regional engagement.
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This op-ed was originally published by The Detroit News online on October 20, 2024 and in print on October 21, 2024. As Americans get ready to head to the polls, no issue is more central to their…
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Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including trade and immigration, Russia and Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and the Middle East. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the trade-offs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president. The event is free and open to all, so we hope you will share this public registration link with your colleagues and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how U.S. foreign policy decisions impact the trajectory of global affairs and your community. To learn more about the foreign policy issues at play in the 2024 campaign, explore CFR’s Election 2024 hub for candidates’ stances and expert analysis on international challenges facing the United States. The CFR Election 2024 initiative is made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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We will livestream this conversation here. You can register to attend in person at the GVSU Hauenstein Center website. Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including international trade and national security, the U.S.-China relationship, and U.S. engagement in global conflicts. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the trade-offs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president. The forum will also be livestreamed and posted to CFR.org after the fact.
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Martin Wolf discusses how the outcome of the U.S. presidential election might change the world’s political economy and the path ahead. 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 RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.
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Freedom House publishes report; EU passes Cyber Resilience Act; Meta takes down influence operation in Moldova; OpenAI releases report on use of AI for election misinformation; domestic, pro-Trump AI influence campaign identified.
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Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: Rising cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will likely test whoever takes office on Inauguration Day.
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Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including sustainability, artificial intelligence, national security, and trade and economics. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the trade-offs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president. We will livestream this conversation here. You can register to attend in person. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how U.S. foreign policy decisions impact the trajectory of global affairs and your community. To learn more about the foreign policy issues at play in the 2024 campaign, explore CFR’s Election 2024 hub for candidates’ stances and expert analysis on international challenges facing the United States. Take a deeper dive into the foreign policy issues that could affect Georgia. The CFR Election 2024 initiative is made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Taiwan must contend not just with the prospect of a second Trump presidency, but with a broader U.S. shift towards weaker regional engagement.
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Adelle M. Banks, projects editor and national reporter for Religion News Service, and Adam Nicholas Phillips, chief strategy officer and chief of staff at Interfaith America, discuss the evolving role of religious constituencies in U.S. politics, as well as the intersection of religion with key political and social issues in the lead up to the 2024 election.
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Global Board of Advisors Lunch With Members: What Does the World Think of the United States in 2024?
At the midpoint of CFR’s Global Board of Advisors’ annual two-day summit, we invite you to a seated lunch with members of CFR’s Global Board. The lunch will be followed by a discussion featuring a panel of Global Board members from various regions. The panel will explore external perceptions of current affairs in the United States, with a particular focus on the upcoming 2024 presidential election. -
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Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: The competition for control of the House and Senate looks to be as close as the race for the White House.