• Public Health Threats and Pandemics
    When the World Closed Its Doors
    A detailed exploration of the most sweeping government border closures in human history during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications for the future of global mobility.
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    A Conversation With CDC Director Mandy K. Cohen
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    Dr. Mandy K. Cohen reflects on her time as CDC director, highlighting the progress of the Biden administration both domestically and globally, as well as the public health challenges that lie ahead at the state and federal levels.Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.Members may bring a guest to this event. 
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    The Interconnections of Science and Foreign Policy
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    In the inaugural launch of this new forum on science and foreign policy, U.S. State Department science envoys—specializing in fusion energy, ocean sustainability, and quantum technology—discuss the relationship between science and U.S. foreign policy in addressing global challenges through collaboration, and ways policymakers can support these efforts more effectively.   Established in 2024, the Norman E. Alexander Family M Foundation Forum on Science and Foreign Policy is an endowed annual event that explores the interconnections among the natural sciences, emerging technologies, and foreign policy and national security. It was made possible through the generosity of the Norman E. Alexander Family M Foundation in recognition of Mr. Alexander’s lifelong engagement in all manner of discourse for the betterment of humanity. The forum provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing among scientists and foreign policy experts. 

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