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Behrman LectureThe Darryl G. Behrman Lecture on Africa Policy is designed to bring Africa policy issues to greater prominence in the United States.
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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics
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.
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Campaign 2016The Campaign 2016 Series features videos, podcasts, and other election explainers.
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Center for Geoeconomic StudiesThe Center for Geoeconomic Study is designed to promote a better understanding among policymakers, academic specialists, and the interested public of how economic and political forces interact to influence world affairs.
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CEO SpeakerThe CEO Speaker series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their insights on issues at the center of commerce and foreign policy, and to discuss the changing role of business globally.
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CFR Fellows' Book LaunchThe CFR Fellows’ Book Launch series highlights new books by CFR fellows. It includes a discussion with the author, cocktail reception, and book signing.
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Diversity in International AffairsCFR, along with the Global Access Pipeline (GAP) and the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP), hosted the Conference on Diversity in International Affairs. The event connects professionals and students from underrepresented backgrounds with career opportunities in international affairs and included plenary and breakout sessions on a variety of topics.
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Emerging TechnologyThe Emerging Technology series explores the science behind innovative new technologies and the effects they will have on U.S. foreign policy, international relations, and the global economy.
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FA LiveThe Foreign Affairs LIVE series brings together authors, Council members, and friends of the magazine for timely, in-depth discussions on significant global issues.
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Freidheim SymposiumThis symposium, created to address the broad spectrum of issues affecting Wall Street and international economics, was established through the generosity of a gift from CFR member Stephen C. Freidheim.
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HBO History MakersThe HBO History Makers series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in U.S. foreign policy, international relations, or at noteworthy moments in recent history.
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Helton LectureTo honor Arthur Helton and memorialize his work, Arthur's family and the Council on Foreign Relations established the Arthur C. Helton Memorial Lecture. Speakers address pressing issues in the broad field of human rights and humanitarian concerns at this annual CFR event.
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Hurford LectureThe John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture series is supported by the Hurford Foundation and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in international affairs and foreign policy.
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Leffingwell LectureThe Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture is given by a distinguished foreign official, who is invited to address Council members on a topic of major international significance. This lectureship is made possible through the generosity of the Leffingwell family and the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company.
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Lessons from History
The Lessons from History series is made possible through the generous support of David M. Rubenstein.
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McKinsey RoundtableThis quarterly meetings series brought together major U.S. and foreign policymakers, business leaders, and independent commentators to discuss and debate current issues in international economics, such as global energy markets, tax policy, and securities regulation.
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Morse LectureThe David A. Morse Lecture is an annual meeting with a distinguished speaker invited to focus on topics, including human rights, international organizations and labor, conflict resolution, and relations with Asia.
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Moskow LectureThe Kenneth A. Moskow Memorial Lecture on Homeland Security and Counterterrorism is an annual meeting at CFR to bring together the leaders of the intelligence community and promote discussion on critical issues in counterterrorism.
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Power ProfileIn the Power Profile series, speakers discuss the leadership style, psychology, personality, and policies of well-known leaders from around the world.
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Privacy and Data in the Age of SurveillanceThis symposium will convene policymakers, business executives, and other opinion leaders for a candid analysis of online privacy, with a particular focus on the United States, the U.S.-European Union relationship, and big data.
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Religion and Foreign Policy SeriesThe CFR Religion and Foreign Policy Initiative provides a forum to deepen the understanding of issues at the nexus of religion and U.S. foreign policy.
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Renewing AmericaThe Renewing America Series examines how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.
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Rockefeller LectureThe David Rockefeller Lecture was endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1985 for an annual African lecturer from either the governmental or nongovernmental sector.
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Schwartz LectureThe Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Business 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.
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Sorensen LectureThe Sorensen Distinguished Lecture on the United Nations offers a special occasion for the United Nations' most distinguished and experienced leaders to speak to the Council on Foreign Relations membership.
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The President's Inbox SeriesThe President's Inbox series examines the major issues confronting the U.S. administration in the foreign policy arena.
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The Robert B. Menschel Economics SymposiumThis endowed annual symposium generates critical thinking about the consequences of herd mentality behavior in global economics.
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Voices of the Next GenerationThe Voices of the Next Generation series seeks to bring CFR members together with fresh, young voices in the nation's foreign policy discourse.
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Warnke LectureThe Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security series alternates between New York and Washington.
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What to Do About...
The What to Do About... series highlights a specific issue and features experts who will put forward competing analyses and policy prescriptions in a mock high-level U.S. government meeting. This series is made possible through the generous support of Home Box Office.
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Wiener LectureThe Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener Annual Lecture on Science and Technology addresses issues at the intersection of science, technology, and foreign policy, and has been endowed in perpetuity through a gift from CFR members Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener.
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Women's Participation in Conflict Prevention and ResolutionThis symposium will convene experts on international security and U.S. foreign policy for an analysis of women's contributions to conflict prevention and resolution, including a focus on the global security threats posed by fragile states, violent extremism, and the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and of terror.
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World Economic UpdateThe World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important signals and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their implications for U.S. policy.
