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September 18, 2018
United StatesThe United States Air Force (USAF) turns 71 years-old today. On September 18, 1947, Chief Justice Fred Vinson swore in Stuart Symington as the first secretary of the air force, officially founding a …
June 15, 2006
Political History and TheoryEVAN THOMAS: Welcome to the Council on Foreign Relations evening with James A. Baker. I’d like to thank, to start out, Richard Plepler and Home Box Office for making this evening possible. We’re g…
June 15, 2006
Political History and Theory5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Reception 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
September 11, 2018
International Criminal CourtNational Security Advisor John Bolton criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a speech before the Federalist Society. Adjunct Senior Fellow for International and National Security Law Jo…
August 28, 2018
United StatesThe United States and other Western countries are reevaluating their foreign investment regulations amid an uptick in Chinese interest in strategic sectors.
August 16, 2018
GermanyPresident Trump has targeted Germany over its supposed dependence on Russian natural gas, and the proposed Nord Stream 2 is dividing the EU. What’s in store for Europe’s pipeline politics?
September 7, 2018
Syrian Civil WarDevelopments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.
September 7, 2018
NigerAccording to U.S. media, the Pentagon plan to withdraw nearly all American Special Forces from West Africa is accelerating. The New York Times, citing Pentagon officials, reports that if approved by Secretary of Defense James Mattis, the United States would close military outposts in Tunisia, Cameroon, Libya, and Kenya, and end the operations of seven of eight counterterrorism units operating in Africa. If these plans are approved by the Secretary of Defense, there would remain a “robust” military presence only in Somalia and Nigeria.
August 14, 2018
United StatesThis article was originally published in Foreign Affairs. In the age of Donald Trump, it often feels as though one individual has the power to chart the United States’ course in the world all by …
August 2, 2018
ChinaChina’s industrial policy is aimed at rapidly expanding its high-tech sectors and developing its advanced manufacturing base. The plan is seen as a threat by President Trump , and could escalate the trade war.
