January 22, 2019
IndiaWashington will need to identify and commit to specific goals in the Indo-Pacific if this geographic and strategic approach is to be successful.
March 6, 2018
Al-QaedaWith the demise of the Islamic State, a revived al-Qaeda and its affiliates should now be considered the world’s top terrorist threat.
March 2, 2018
South KoreaSouth Korea must capitalize on its diplomatic push to bridge the divide between its longtime ally and its combative neighbor.
February 27, 2018
IndonesiaThe rise of Islamism in Malaysia and Indonesia could have severe consequences for the two states’ societies, political systems, and overall stability.
January 26, 2018
OlympicsSouth Korea hopes to solidify its image as modern and efficient as host of the winter games, but its success relies heavily on cooperation from the North.
December 13, 2017
ChinaReports that China has stepped up efforts to gain influence in foreign political systems have sparked concern in Australia, New Zealand, and other states amid signs that the campaign may be shaping d…
September 22, 2017
ArmeniaTalks later this year between President Serzh Sargsyan and President Ilham Aliyev can reduce the likelihood of renewed armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
May 1, 2017
IranIran’s May 19 election will pit Ibrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the supreme leader, against the more centrist incumbent, Hassan Rouhani, in a contest that may hinge on the perceived economic im…
February 17, 2017
ChinaA surge in deaths in China from a virulent form of influenza has set off a scramble among health officials to find infected bird stocks, while experts have yet to produce a viable vaccine, writes CFR…
September 25, 2015
GlobalThe visit of Pope Francis cast a spotlight on U.S. climate policies, which rely on executive action to chase emission reduction targets pledged ahead of a year-end conference, write CFR’s Varun Sivar…