Council on Foreign Relations

How the U.S. Patrols Its Borders

President Trump sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico to supplement the work of authorities there. President Biden pledges a new approach as pressures mount along the boundary.

Backgrounder by Amelia Cheatham, Claire Felter and Zachary Laub April 12, 2021

United States

How the U.S. Patrols Its Borders

President Trump sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico to supplement the work of authorities there. President Biden pledges a new approach as pressures mount along the boundary.

Backgrounder by Amelia Cheatham, Claire Felter and Zachary Laub April 12, 2021

Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines

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

United States

The 21st Century World: Big Challenges & Big Ideas: What Are the Lessons of History for Our Era?

Margaret MacMillan discusses prominent events in history that can help increase our understanding of current events and guide policymaking. This meeting launches CFR’s new speaker series, The 21st Century World: Big Challenges & Big Ideas, which will feature some of today’s leading thinkers and tackle issues that will define this century. The series commemorates CFR’s centennial and will be released as a podcast later this year.

Virtual Event with Margaret MacMillan April 13, 2021

United States

The 21st Century World: Big Challenges & Big Ideas: What Are the Lessons of History for Our Era?

Virtual Event with Margaret MacMillan April 13, 2021

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December 28, 2016

Global

Prospects for the Global Economy in 2017

In the wake of a turbulent 2016, four experts analyze what’s in store for the global economy in the coming year, from China’s rebalancing efforts to the rise of populism in Europe.

Expert Roundup by James McBride, Matthew M. Taylor, Iain Begg, Brad W. Setser, and Dambisa Moyo

July 14, 2010

Economic Crises

Is More Fiscal Stimulus Needed?

In this roundup, five experts debate whether more fiscal stimulus is needed in the United States and abroad.

Expert Roundup by Roya Wolverson, Uri Dadush, Gary Burtless, Daniel Gros, Klaus Abberger, and John B. Taylor Renewing America