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President Trump sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico to supplement the work of authorities there. President Biden pledges a new approach as pressures mount along the boundary.
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Annual Report 2021This was an extraordinary year for the Council. Established in the wake of a global pandemic of influenza, CFR experienced its centennial year amid another—COVID-19. Although the celebrations this year could not be in person, CFR marked the occasion with a special website, a new CFR store, dedicated programming, and a short history book.
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Global Trade TrackerThe CFR Global Trade Tracker allows you to gauge trends in international trade through time. The map below compiles trade data from 178 countries as reported to the International Monetary Fund (IM…
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The Role of the UN General AssemblyThe UN General Assembly hosts a much-watched debate of world leaders each year but has struggled to make its work more substantive. After an unprecedented all-virtual assembly in 2020, this year’s meeting partially returned to an in-person format.
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Eight More Foreign-Policy Movies Worth WatchingEvery summer Friday, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: non-English language films from around the world.
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The UN Security CouncilThe UN Security Council is the premier global body for maintaining international peace and security, but it faces steady calls for reform to better meet twenty-first-century challenges.
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Five Foreign-Policy Movies Worth Watching About Actual World EventsEvery summer Friday, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: films inspired by reality.
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Five Foreign-Policy Movies Worth Watching About Human RightsEvery summer Friday, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: films about the fight for human rights.
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The COVID-19 Vaccination Challenge: Lessons From HistoryVaccines are a major public health success story, but the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the many challenges involved in getting a vaccine to everyone who needs it.
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Rachel Vogelstein and Meighan Stone chronicle the remarkable global impact of the #MeToo movement. -
Global Growth Tracker: World Economies by GDPThis tracker charts the economic growth performance through time of ninety-one countries around the globe.
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Marriage Equality: Global ComparisonsA growing number of countries are legalizing same-sex marriage amid a steady advance in rights for LGBTQ+ people, but opposition remains strong in many countries.
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The President's Inbox Episodes by TopicA comprehensive list of each episode of The President's Inbox organized by topic.
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The World Next Week: What to Read This SummerEach year CFR.org managing editor Bob McMahon and I take a break from the news on The World Next Week to record a special episode of our summer reading recommendations. That episode is now live. This…
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Season Four TrailerWill the world have enough water to survive in the era of climate change? Could a shortage of silicon chips eventually lead to war? Do human spies matter in the era of cyber espionage? Why It Matters is back for its fourth season, unpacking new problems and speaking with a host of new guests.
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What’s Next for the WTO?In the wake of President Trump’s combative approach to trade, and with major negotiations stalled, the future of global trade rules is in doubt.
