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 February 5, 2021

Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines

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

Backgrounder by Claire Felter February 5, 2021

China

The United States, China, and Taiwan

To preserve peace in the Taiwan Strait, Robert D. Blackwill and Philip Zelikow propose the United States make clear that it will not change Taiwan’s status, yet will work with allies to plan for Chinese aggression and help Taiwan defend itself.

Council Special Report by Robert D. Blackwill and Philip Zelikow February 11, 2021 U.S. Foreign Policy Program

China

The United States, China, and Taiwan

Council Special Report by Robert D. Blackwill and Philip Zelikow February 11, 2021 U.S. Foreign Policy Program

Transition 2021

Transition 2021 Series: Domestic Terrorism Post-Insurrection

Panelists discuss the rise of domestic terrorism in the United States, and the threat of white supremacist organizations, QAnon, disinformation and fake news, and conspiracy groups following the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. The Transition 2021 series examines the major issues confronting the administration in the foreign policy arena.

Virtual Event with Bruce Hoffman, Juliette Kayyem and Dannagal Young February 16, 2021

Transition 2021

Transition 2021 Series: Domestic Terrorism Post-Insurrection

Virtual Event with Bruce Hoffman, Juliette Kayyem and Dannagal Young February 16, 2021

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September 22, 2017

Armenia

A Simmering Crisis Over Nagorno-Karabakh

Talks later this year between President Serzh Sargsyan and President Ilham Aliyev can reduce the likelihood of renewed armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Expert Brief by Carey Cavanaugh and Paul B. Stares Center for Preventive Action

April 7, 2015

Global

Global Health Goal Hits and Misses

A review of the Millennium Development Goals winding down in 2015 offers insights on global health efforts that could inform an even more ambitious UN initiative set to launch this year, writes CFR’s…

Expert Brief by Laurie Garrett

April 12, 2012

Americas

Why the Summit of the Americas Matters

The summit in Colombia offers Washington an opportunity to boost growing economic ties amid ongoing disputes with regional partners over Cuba and the legalization of illicit drugs, writes CFR’s Shann…

Expert Brief by Shannon K. O'Neil Latin America Studies Program

April 13, 2012

International Organizations

Dr. Kim and the World Bank’s Health Role

An examination of the World Bank’s evolution as a global health actor and Jim Yong Kim’s career in public health raises questions about how he would handle the role of president, writes CFR’s Laurie …

Expert Brief by Laurie Garrett Global Health Program