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

Economics

The CARES Act: Implications for U.S. Competitiveness

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at University of Michigan, leads a conversation on the new U.S. stimulus bill and how it will shape U.S. economic competitiveness.

Virtual Event with Betsey Stevenson March 24, 2021 State and Local Conference Calls and Webinars

Economics

The CARES Act: Implications for U.S. Competitiveness

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at University of Michigan, leads a conversation on the new U.S. stimulus bill and how it will shape U.S. economic competitiveness.

Virtual Event with Betsey Stevenson March 24, 2021 State and Local Conference Calls and Webinars

Economics

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Kristalina Georgieva

Ahead of the annual IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, please join IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for a discussion of the economic outlook in the post-pandemic world and the actions needed to drive the recovery. Please note that the meeting will begin with a prerecorded address by the IMF Managing Director, followed by live conversation. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

Virtual Event with Kristalina Georgieva March 30, 2021 C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

Economics

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Kristalina Georgieva

Virtual Event with Kristalina Georgieva March 30, 2021 C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

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April 12, 2021

Technology and Innovation

Technology and Youth Represent Nigeria’s Path Out of the Woods

The voice of Nigeria’s youth was heard at the EndSars protests and through the emergence of Paystack and Flutterwave, which were a breath of fresh air in an otherwise foul news climate around the cou…

"End Sars" referring to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad police unit, reads on a demonstrator's clothes.

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Net Politics Net Politics

March 30, 2021

Politics and Government

Home and Abroad Series Public Forum: The Future of Democracy

CFR’s inaugural Home and Abroad series public forum on the state of democracy globally discusses the role democracy should occupy in U.S. foreign policy, and actions policymakers, business leaders, c…

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Virtual Event by Danielle Allen, Richard N. Haass, and Yascha Mounk Home and Abroad Series

March 30, 2021

Economics

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Kristalina Georgieva

Virtual Event by Kristalina Georgieva C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

March 30, 2021

Refugees and Displaced Persons

Beyond the Sand and Sea

From Ty McCormick, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, an epic and timeless story of a family in search of safety, security, and a place to call home.

Book by Ty McCormick

March 26, 2021

Kenya

Kenya Will Play A Vital Role in Addressing Multiple Security Challenges

Surrounded by regional turmoil and managing complicated domestic politics, the pressure is rising on Kenya, a critically important economic and security partner to the United States, to help shape a …

Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya, speaks virtually during the 75th annual UN General Assembly, which was held mostly virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York, United States, September 23, 2020.

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

March 25, 2021

Immigration and Migration

Migration at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Paul Angelo, fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the migrant situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. This webinar is part of the Religion and Fore…

Webinar by Paul J. Angelo Religion and Foreign Policy Webinars/Conference Calls

March 24, 2021

Economics

State and Local Officials Webinar: The CARES Act: Implications for U.S. Economic Competitveness

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at University of Michigan, leads a conversation on the new U.S. stimulus bill and how it will shape U.S. economic competitiveness.

hoppers carry bags of purchased merchandise at the King of Prussia Mall, United States' largest retail shopping space, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Virtual Event by Betsey Stevenson State and Local Conference Calls and Webinars

March 22, 2021

Women and Women's Rights

Women’s Water Insecurity Is a Global Health Crisis

This post was authored by Victoria Parsons (Twitter, LinkedIn), a member of CFR’s Young Professionals Briefing Series and a Founding Partner of Palm Global Consulting, a boutique global affairs firm …

Women protest the lack of water in San Martin, El Salvador, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

March 22, 2021

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A New (or Old) Biden Policy on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

An internal State Department memo gives early insight into Biden administration policy

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

March 19, 2021

Women and Women's Rights

Women This Week: New Executive Orders Promoting Gender Equality

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 5 to March 12.

Vice President Kamala Harris looks on as President Joe Biden signs executive orders addressing racial equality. Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World