Council on Foreign Relations

Paris to Kyoto: The History of UN Climate Agreements

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 9, 2026 Renewing America

Climate Change

Paris to Kyoto: The History of UN Climate Agreements

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 9, 2026 Renewing America

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised that his administration would make a “historic effort” to reduce long-running racial inequities in health. Tobacco use—the leading cause of p…

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Conflict Prevention

Conflicts to Watch in 2026

The world continues to grow more violent and disorderly. According to CFR’s annual conflict risk assessment, American foreign policy experts are acutely concerned about conflict-related threats to U…

Report by Paul B. Stares December 18, 2025 Center for Preventive Action

Conflict Prevention

Conflicts to Watch in 2026

Report by Paul B. Stares December 18, 2025 Center for Preventive Action

United States

Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture: A Conversation With President Bill Clinton

The Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture was established by CFR to honor Ambassador Martin S. Indyk’s legacy of public service, scholarship, and institution building, and to recognize his ideas and contributions that shaped U.S.-Middle East policy for decades. Ambassador Indyk was a CFR distinguished fellow and former U.S. ambassador to Israel. The lecture highlights critical issues in U.S. foreign policy that reflect his commitments to advancing durable pathways to peace and sustaining American diplomatic engagement. This inaugural lecture is held in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question-and-answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register.

Virtual Event with William J. Clinton, Richard Haass and Michael Froman December 10, 2025

United States

Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture: A Conversation With President Bill Clinton

Virtual Event with William J. Clinton, Richard Haass and Michael Froman December 10, 2025

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December 19, 2025

United States

The C-Suite’s Expectations for 2026

At a recent summit, several corporate CEOs expressed optimism about the year ahead, though they noted some concerns about U.S. economic security and technological support.

Article by Rebecca Patterson Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

October 10, 2024

RealEcon

National Security Regulation and the Decline of Cost-Benefit Analysis

Laws meant to insulate domestic companies from foreign transactions are often implemented with little regard to the ensuing domestic costs. Those costs could undermine the national security goals of…

A general view of the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S. January 19, 2023.

Article by Stephen Heifetz RealEcon

January 12, 2026

Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

Trade Trends to Watch in 2026

A new year brings new developments in trade. Four CFR experts highlight the trade policies they will be monitoring this year.

Article by Inu Manak, Edward Alden, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elena Every, Chloe Searchinger, and Chris McGuire Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

July 29, 2009

Financial Markets

Regulation of Retirement Saving

Overview Retirement saving is undergoing a fundamental change as employers shift from defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) accounts. Defined contribution pla…

Report by Squam Lake Working Group on Financial Regulation

January 12, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

How 2026 Could Decide the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Six CFR fellows examine the challenges that lie ahead, reviewing how governance, adoption, and geopolitical competition will shape artificial intelligence and society’s engagement with this new techn…

Article by Chris McGuire, Kat Duffy, Vinh Nguyen, Michael C. Horowitz, Adam Segal, and Jessica Brandt

February 22, 2010

Corporate Governance

Regulation of Executive Compensation in Financial Services

Overview Many people argue that inappropriate compensation policies in financial companies contributed to the global financial crisis. Some say the overall level of pay was too high. Others critic…

Report by Squam Lake Working Group on Financial Regulation Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

August 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Deepfake of Kamala Harris Reups Questions on Tech’s Self-Regulation

The use of deepfakes in the presidential campaign makes clear the risks of continuing to allow technology companies to self-regulate.

Elon Musk's account on X is seen displayed on a laptop screen next to Kamala Harris' account on X displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on July 24, 2024.

Post by Catherine Powell Net Politics

December 15, 2025

China Strategy Initiative

China’s AI Chip Deficit: Why Huawei Can’t Catch Nvidia and U.S. Export Controls Should Remain

Executive Summary On December 8, the Trump administration announced plans to loosen U.S. export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China by approving the sale of Nvidia H200 chips—t…