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February 10, 2022

Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Presidential Election: What to Know

The two leading candidates to emerge from a large field reflect voters’ concerns about economic malaise and corruption, but there’s little sign of the upheaval seen in other regional elections.

May 2, 2012

Americas
Countering Criminal Violence in Central America

Jose W. Fernandez and Michael Shifter, author of the new Council Special Report, Countering Criminal Violence in Central America, discuss U.S. and regional efforts to mitigate the violence.

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September 20, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s ‘Leaders for Life’

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling heads of state. Pro-democracy advocates have at times successfully stopped presidents from extending their mandates, but the authorita…

A worker throws away campaign posters of President Yoweri Museveni after Uganda’s 2021 election.

July 12, 2011

Grand Strategy
U.S. Must Develop Stronger, Mature Partnership with Brazil, Says CFR Task Force

Over the course of a generation, Brazil has emerged as both a driver of growth in South America and as an active force in world politics. A new Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)-sponsored Independen…

October 3, 2022

Germany
CFR Welcomes New Fellows on Europe, Human Rights, and Terrorism

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) welcomes three new fellows to the David Rockefeller Studies Program: Liana Fix, José Miguel Vivanco, and Jacob Ware. Liana Fix joins as a fellow for Europe. …

July 19, 2011

Brazil
Comunicado à imprensa: Estados Unidos devem desenvolver parceria mais sólida e madura com o Brasil, conclui Força-Tarefa do CFR

Ao longo de uma geração o Brasil tem emergido tanto como motor do crescimento na América do Sul quando uma força ativa na política mundial. O novo relatório da Força-Tarefa patrocinada pelo Council o…