Democracy and Governance
- Meet Francis X. Suarez, Republican Presidential CandidateThe Miami mayor is a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
- The Threat of U.S. Domestic Terrorism: A Discussion of "Stranger at the Gate"Panelists discuss the film Stranger at the Gate and the threat of U.S. domestic terrorism, polarization, and political violence. Stranger at the Gate is an Oscar-nominated short film produced by Malala Yousafzai. The film tells the story of an Afghan refugee family and their local mosque in Muncie, Indiana, who encounter a U.S. Marine with plans to bomb their community center. PLEASE NOTE: CFR members are encouraged to watch Stranger at the Gate here prior to joining the event.
- The President’s Inbox Recap: The Fourth of JulyThe American Revolution wasn’t inevitable.
- The Fourth of July, With Jack RakoveJack Rakove, the William Robertson Coe professor of history and American studies and professor emeritus of political science and law at Stanford University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss why the United States declared independence in 1776 and its meaning for the country today.
- Does Our Vote Count? The Safest Way to Hold an ElectionElection security has been a major issue since the 2020 U.S. election. Policymakers and members of the public must take several concrete steps to ensure that elections are secure and free from interference.
- What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling?U.S. lawmakers have increasingly used the debt ceiling to re-litigate congressional spending, risking default and sparking debate over whether to abolish the ceiling.