Council on Foreign Relations

What Is the World Doing to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines?

Only a year after the new coronavirus emerged, the first vaccines to protect against it are being administered. But production challenges, vaccine nationalism, and new virus strains are all presenting hurdles.

Backgrounder by Claire Felter March 1, 2021

Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines

What Is the World Doing to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines?

Backgrounder by Claire Felter March 1, 2021

Russia

Transition 2021 Series: How to Deal With Russia

Panelists discuss U.S. - Russia relations, including issues such as Ukraine, cybersecurity, and the domestic political outlook in both countries. The Transition 2021 series examines the major issues confronting the administration in the foreign policy arena.

Virtual Event with Fiona Hill, Stephen Sestanovich and Alexander R. Vershbow February 22, 2021 Transition 2021

Russia

Transition 2021 Series: How to Deal With Russia

Virtual Event with Fiona Hill, Stephen Sestanovich and Alexander R. Vershbow February 22, 2021 Transition 2021

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February 12, 2021

Cybersecurity

Cyber Week in Review: February 12, 2021

Hacktivists deface Sri Lankan web domains, highlight social issues; Hacker attempts to poison water supply in Florida city; Clubhouse blocked in China; Forced sale of TikTok to Oracle and Walmart put…

Blog Post by Adam Segal Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program

January 26, 2021

Nigeria

Nigerian Human Rights Activist Omoyele Sowore Released on Bail

In Nigeria, causation of arrests and release are murky, and the rumor mill operates overtime. Some Nigerians are suggesting that Omoyele Sowore was released because authorities are aware of the stronger human rights emphasis of the Biden administration.

Several Nigerian people are seen sitting for a protest, mostly wearing red and black. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore is seen holding a sign that reads "#RevolutionNOW!" in red and black text. His shirt uses the same slogan.

Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

January 20, 2021

Tanzania

Parting of Ways: Secretary Pompeo Announces Sanctions on Tanzania

On January 19, U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo—on his last full day in the position—announced visa restrictions on “Tanzanian officials responsible for or complicit in undermining” the general elections held in late October last year.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli and his predecessor, Jakaya Kikwete, can be seen speaking to one another ahead of a speech for the ruling party, the Chama cha Mapinduzi. Kikwete is holding a microphone while Magufuli leans back laughing.

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Africa in Transition Africa in Transition

January 13, 2021

Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament

Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security: The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty—Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Weapons

The United Nations is expected to hold the tenth Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in 2021, following its spring 2020 postponement. In this event, panelists discuss the status o…

A demonstrator holds a peace sign during an anti-nuclear weapons protest rally and march in New York May 2, 2010. On the eve of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference

Webinar by Robert J. Einhorn, Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, Laura S.H. Holgate, and Fred Kaplan

January 5, 2021

Nigeria

Nigerian Human Rights Activist Arrested—Again

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, was arrested New Year’s Eve following a peaceful protest in the capital, Abuja.

A melee takes place in a Nigerian courtroom in response to the re-arrest of journalist and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.

Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 23, 2020

Women and Economic Growth

Women’s Economic Empowerment and Trade

"As our Nation and the world continue to respond to COVID-19, we should look ahead to how we will create a safer and more equitable economic recovery for workers in the United States and around the w…

Woman sits in Myanmar. Radik De Chowdhuri/REUTERS

Blog Post by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) Women Around the World

December 22, 2020

European Union

The Final Days of Brexit Negotiations

Panelists discuss the latest developments in Brexit negotiations, including the main points of contention among the parties, prospect of a deal before December 31, and implications for the private se…

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier leaves EU Commission

Virtual Event by Jennifer Hillman and Matthias Matthijs

November 30, 2020

Europe

The Future of Europe

Panelists discuss the multiple challenges facing Europe today, including the public health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, continued threats of nationalism, Russian inf…

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier leaves Brexit talks in London

Virtual Event by Anna Grzymala-Busse, Wolfgang Ischinger, and Mary Elise Sarotte

November 23, 2020

Human Rights

Making America Decent Again: Biden and the Future of U.S. Human Rights Policy

The United States can only promote human rights abroad if it begins from a position of humility, acknowledging that the struggle to make America a more perfect union is ongoing.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump reaches his hand out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while sitting down in front of several United States and North Korean flags at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas,

by Stewart M. Patrick International Institutions and Global Governance Program

November 19, 2020

China

A Conversation With House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith

Adam Smith discusses his role as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and the need for the United States to address growing competition with China.

Adam Smith speaking at a House Armed Services Committee hearing with a U.S. flag behind him

Virtual Event by Adam Smith