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December 12, 2023

China
The Evolving U.S.-China Relationship: A Conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Burns

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the evolving U.S.-China relationship and the strategic opportunities and challenges it presents for both countries and the world. The C.V. Starr &…

Play U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns speaks during a climate finance roundtable discussion at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.

February 13, 2024

Health Policy and Initiatives
Virtual Roundtable: What a World Without Chevron Means for U.S. Health

In January, the U.S. Supreme Court debated whether to overturn Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council—one of the most cited U.S. cases of all time, which established the principle that the cour…

Play Red velvet drapes hang at the back of the courtroom at the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S. June 20, 2016

October 23, 2007

India
Video Highlight: R. Nicholas Burns

Speaking at CFR, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, discusses America's strategic opportunities with India, including the U.S.-India nuclear deal and India's role a…

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April 16, 2007

Kosovo
The Future of Kosovo: A Conversation with R. Nicholas Burns

Last week, UN special envoy Martii Ahtisaari met with the Security Council to discuss his proposal for Kosovar independence. Ahtisaari’s plan is the basis for a resolution being discussed this week i…

January 23, 2024

United States
CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series: The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century by Benn Steil

Henry Wallace is the most important, and certainly the most fascinating, almost-president in American history. As FDR’s third-term vice president, and a hero to many progressives, he lost his place o…

Play Henry Wallace standing in front of a plane waving his hat in the air as he arrives at London Airport.

February 25, 2008

Politics and Government
Global Challenges and Opportunities in U.S. Foreign Policy: A Conversation with R. Nicholas Burns

DOYLE MCMANUS:  (In progress) -- this evening, but my sole function is to get a good conversation going.Before we get started, please remember to turn off your cell phone, your BlackBerry, anything …

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October 16, 2023

Intelligence
Congressional Oversight of U.S. Intelligence: Balancing Capabilities and Accountability

Bipartisan leadership of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Chairman Mike Turner (R) and Ranking Member Jim Himes (D), discuss the work of the committee in maintaining U.S. strateg…

Play A hearing at the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence