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August 25, 2020

The Iranian Hostage Crisis

PLEASE NOTE: CFR members are encouraged to watch the documentary Desert One prior to the virtual discussion. A link to view the film will be sent to registrants on Friday, August 21.  Please join …

Play Blindfolded U.S. hostages and their Iranian captors outside the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, 1979.
Virtual Event by James Q. Roberts, Gary G. Sick, Ray Takeyh, Deborah Amos, and Barbara Kopple Lessons From History

January 6, 2010

Financial Markets
Reforming Over-the-Counter Derivative Markets

Watch Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, analyze the effects of derivative markets on the economy and how the market needs to be reformed. This session was part…

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February 27, 2019

Iran
The 1979 Iranian Revolution

Panelists reflect on the events that unfolded during the Iranian Revolution in 1979, how the United States responded, and the consequences for today.

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Event by Ervand Abrahamian, Gary G. Sick, John D. Stempel, and Barbara Slavin Lessons From History

September 29, 2020

United Arab Emirates
A Conversation With Anwar Gargash

Dr. Gargash discusses the Abraham Accords, regional relations, and the future of Middle East peace.

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Virtual Event by Anwar Gargash and Lisa Anderson

July 26, 2023

Israel
Reactions to Israel's Judicial Overhaul

CFR experts discuss the latest developments in Israel, including ongoing protests against the government's recent decision to limit the powers of the country's Supreme Court. 

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Event by Max Boot, Steven A. Cook, Martin S. Indyk, and Anya Schmemann Media Briefings

November 2, 2023

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Virtual Media Briefing: Update on the Israel-Hamas War and the Region

Experts from the Council on Foreign Relations discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the implications it has for Gaza and the Middle East region.

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Virtual Event by Max Boot, Steven A. Cook, Linda Robinson, Ray Takeyh, and Michael Froman