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Women and Women's Rights

Awakening

Rachel Vogelstein and Meighan Stone chronicle the remarkable global impact of the #MeToo movement.

Book by Rachel B. Vogelstein and Meighan Stone July 13, 2021
Space

U.S. Leadership in Space: A Conversation With General John Raymond

General John Raymond discusses the establishment of the U.S. Space Force, current and potential national security threats in outer space, and areas of cooperation between the United States and both foreign allies and private-sector organizations.

Virtual Event by John W. Raymond June 10, 2021
Global Governance

Bringing the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty Into Port

The high seas are poorly governed. Ratifying the proposed high seas pact would plug this gaping hole and help preserve the future of life on nearly half of the planet.

Article by Stewart M. Patrick June 8, 2021 International Institutions and Global Governance Program

International Law

Illegal Fishing Is a Global Threat. Here’s How to Combat It.

Fishing provides a critical source of food and income for many countries, but much of it occurs unlawfully, harming vulnerable populations and eroding maritime governance.

Article by John C. Vann June 4, 2021
Space

Daughters and Sons Guest Event: Leadership Through Generations: A Conversation With Charles F. Bolden Jr. and Ché Bolden

Charles F. Bolden Jr., former NASA administrator and astronaut who flew on four space shuttle missions, and his son, Ché Bolden, a Marine Corps veteran, speak at a multigenerational conversation about leadership spanning decades of public, private, and military service.

Virtual Event by Charles F. Bolden Jr. and Ché Bolden June 3, 2021
Global

The President's Inbox Episodes by Topic

The President's Inbox (TPI) has produced more than two hundred episodes since it debuted in November 2016. The topics covered have ranged from Afghanistan to China to human rights to Russia to the ro…

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay May 27, 2021 The Water's Edge

Mozambique

Crisis in Mozambique is Grabbing the World's Attention

As the insurgency in northern Mozambique continues to escalate, not only is the humanitarian crisis deepening, but the instability’s ripple effects are being felt far beyond Mozambique’s borders. Ove…

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 14, 2021 Africa in Transition
United States

U.S. Maritime Strategy, With RADM James Bynum, RADM Pat DeQuattro, and MajGen Paul J. Rock Jr.

Rear Admiral James Bynum, Rear Admiral Pat DeQuattro, and Major General Paul J. Rock Jr. sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the new Tri-Service Maritime Strategy, which was released in December 2020. Rear Admiral Bynum currently serves in a dual capacity as the assistant deputy chief of naval operations for war fighting development, and the director of warfare development in the office of the chief of naval operations. Rear Admiral DeQuattro is the Coast Guard deputy for Operations, Policy and Capabilities. Major General Rock is the director of Plans, Policies & Operations in the Strategy and Plans division at Marine Corps Headquarters.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay, James Bynum, Pat DeQuattro and Paul J. Rock Jr. April 27, 2021 The President's Inbox
Food and Water Security

Water Stress: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Water scarcity threatens the health and development of communities around the globe. Climate change is intensifying the problem, pushing governments to find more innovative, collaborative ways to address water stress.

Backgrounder by Claire Felter and Kali Robinson April 22, 2021
Energy and Environment

The ‘30x30’ Campaign to Save the Biosphere

To preserve a stable biosphere, scientists believe humanity must protect 30 percent of the Earth by 2030, and ideally half of the planet by midcentury.

Blog Post by Stewart M. Patrick April 12, 2021 The Internationalist
Global

Women’s Power Index

Find out where women around the world wield political power—and why it matters.

Interactive by Rachel B. Vogelstein and Alexandra Bro March 29, 2021 Women and Foreign Policy Program
Oceans and Seas

Gone Fishing

Industrial overfishing and other man-made factors have pushed one-third of the world’s fish stocks to be threatened with extinction, and many other species are not far behind. The problem represents a serious risk to ocean biodiversity, and to large human populations that rely on fish for day-to-day survival. What can be done?

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra, Manuel Barange, Michele Kuruc and Stewart M. Patrick March 18, 2021 Why It Matters
Global Governance

How the United States and the World can Deal with Biodiversity Threats at Sea

The high seas are poorly governed. Ratifying the proposed high seas pact would plug this gaping hole and help preserve the future of life on nearly half of the planet.

Blog Post by Stewart M. Patrick March 15, 2021 The Internationalist
Democracy

Democracy Tested: The Global Democratic Recession, With Yascha Mounk

In this special series of The President’s Inbox on the future of democracy, James M. Lindsay speaks with experts to discuss whether and where democratic governance is faltering around the world. This week, Yascha Mounk, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the signs of a worldwide democratic recession. This episode is part of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Yascha Mounk March 9, 2021 The President's Inbox
Women and Women's Rights

Global Progress Toward Gender Equality, With Rachel B. Vogelstein

Rachel B. Vogelstein, CFR’s Douglas Dillon senior fellow and director of the Women and Foreign Policy program, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss women’s rights, gender equality, and the significance of International Women’s Day, which is marked on March 8th.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Rachel B. Vogelstein March 2, 2021 The President's Inbox