September 25, 2017
TradeRepresentative Sander Levin discusses the future of U.S. international trade policy.
September 24, 2013
Sub-Saharan AfricaKidnapping of prominent persons for ransom is so common in southern Nigeria that according to the Economist, the press largely ignores it unless the victim is especially prominent. Last year, the mot…
January 4, 2007
United StatesThe Democrats now leading both houses of Congress will exercise strong influence on U.S. trade matters. Experts expect a slowdown in action on trade deals and a tough battle for renewal of the presid…
November 3, 2006
Elections and VotingPolls continue to show Democrats regaining control of at least one house of Congress in the November 7 elections. If this happens, they could exercise greater oversight of executive bodies and trade …
October 15, 2004
TradeContact: Lisa Shields, Vice President, Communications 212-434-9888 or communications@cfr.org October 15, 2004—The Council has launched an independent task force on the future of North America to…
December 6, 2010
Defense and SecurityClark Hoyt and Mark Whitaker discuss the changing nature of journalistic responsibility in an era of new media, including the shifting parameters for sourcing and reporting, and the subsequent implic…
December 6, 2010
Defense and SecurityPlease join Clark Hoyt and Mark Whitaker to discuss the changing nature of journalistic responsibility in an era of new media, including the shifting parameters for sourcing and reporting, and the re…
May 26, 2010
GlobalSecretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks about the importance of education to U.S. global competitiveness.
May 26, 2010
GlobalRecent studies have concluded that the United States continues to fall behind other countries in student achievement, particularly in the areas of math and science. Please join Secretary of Education…
December 3, 2009
Middle East and North AfricaWatch Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) talk about the future of trade agreements with the Middle East and how greater economic engagement can lead to strategic, political, and security benefits.