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October 30, 2024

Election 2024
What’s at Stake for Foreign Policy in the 2024 Elections

On November 5, U.S. voters will choose new leadership, with ramifications for China, immigration, the Middle East, and many other national security issues. CFR experts weigh in.

The names of the 2024 presidential candidates appear on a vote-by-mail ballot.

October 30, 2024

United States
Trade-offs in the Desert: RealEcon Visits Arizona

From semiconductors and water conservation to mining and the clean energy transition, Arizona is balancing trade-offs that will have important lessons for the country.

Man in protective gear tends a smelter at Magma Metals Company, near San Manuel, Arizona, USA; Arizona, United States of America

September 20, 2024

United States
Misperceptions and Misplaced Perceptions: Time to Turn the Page on International Trade

Trade deserves a better reputation. Increasing supply would improve the economy’s performance and the public’s perception of trade’s benefits.

A tugboat passes shipping containers being unloaded and stacked on a pier at Port Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 19, 2021.

September 11, 2024

Japan
Blocking the Nippon Steel Acquisition: Politics Versus Policy

A decision by President Biden to block Nippon Steel’s purchase of U.S. Steel would not be good policy or good politics.

US Steel Corporation workers rally outside the company's headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting the takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, on September 4, 2024. United States Steel warned Wednesday it could shut its Pittsburgh headquarters and shutter long-running factories in Pennsylvania if the politically sensitive takeover by Nippon is blocked.

September 6, 2024

United States
The Harris-Trump Debate: Foreign Policy Issue Guide

Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time. These resources offer background and analysis on the foreign policy issues facing the candidates.

A side-by-side image of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at podiums.

September 4, 2024

United States
Getting Economic Security Right

National security policymakers are understandably worried about economic risks, but they shouldn’t lose sight of other national interests.

Boxes marked 'Made in China' are lined up in NewAir's warehouse in Cypress, CA.

December 13, 2023

Trade
Visualizing 2024: Trends to Watch

What trends will shape world events in the year ahead? Five CFR experts weigh in.

August 15, 2024

United States
Reimagining American Cities: RealEcon Visits Western Pennsylvania and New York

On the latest leg of its listening tour, RealEcon walks through the transformation of industrial cities in the Northeast.

Matthew P. Goodman at a steel plant during the Listening Tour.

May 2, 2024

RealEcon
Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific: An ADB Perspective

As part of the CFR RealEcon Roundtable Series, Scott Morris, vice president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), explained how the ADB supports countries in the Indo-Pacific region amid shifting geop…

Scott Morris speaks at a CFR roundtable event.