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 March 26, 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 March 26, 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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March 15, 2021

Defense and Security

Is Democracy in Decline?

Panelists discuss the future of democracy in the United States, including the actions that led to the siege of the Capitol and the threats facing U.S. democracy in its wake, how the Biden administrat…

Numerous national flags are seen in front of the United Nations Office (UNOG) on June 8, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Virtual Event by G. John Ikenberry, Elaine C. Kamarck, and Yascha Mounk

March 4, 2021

Europe

CEO Speaker Series With Sir Martin Sorrell

Martin Sorrell discusses growing a business during uncertain economic times and the future of digital marketing. The CEO Speaker Series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their ins…

Virtual Event by Martin Sorrell CEO Speaker Series

February 22, 2021

Russia

Transition 2021 Series: How to Deal With Russia

Panelists discuss U.S. - Russia relations, including issues such as Ukraine, cybersecurity, and the domestic political outlook in both countries. The Transition 2021 series examines the major iss…

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for the first day of the G20 economic summit on July 7, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.

Virtual Event by Fiona Hill, Stephen Sestanovich, and Alexander R. Vershbow Transition 2021

February 2, 2021

Philippines

Guest Event: Screening and Discussion of "A Thousand Cuts"

Panelists discuss the regression of democracy and rights in Southeast Asia, with a particular look at the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. A Thousand Cuts follows renowned journalist Mari…

Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte

Virtual Event by Ramona Diaz, Joshua Kurlantzick, and Maria Ressa Asia Program

January 8, 2021

Economics

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Richard Clarida

Vice Chair Richard Clarida discusses U.S. monetary policy and the U.S. economy. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and schol…

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida reacts as he holds his phone during the three-day "Challenges for Monetary Policy" conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S., August 23, 2019.

Event by Richard H. Clarida C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

November 24, 2020

China

CFR Master Class With Adam Segal

Adam Segal discusses the evolution of China's technology policy and how it has changed the U.S.-China relationship. The CFR Master Class Series is a biweekly 45-minute session hosted by Vice Pres…

Huawei mobile phones are displayed in one of its offices in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen

Virtual Event by Adam Segal CFR Master Class

November 10, 2020

Economics

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Robert S. Kaplan

Robert S. Kaplan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas discusses monetary policy and U.S. economic conditions. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost …

Two men in suits walk by a large US 100 bill on the wall at the Department of the Treasury

Virtual Event by Robert S. Kaplan C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

October 13, 2020

CFR Master Class With Steven A. Cook

Steven A. Cook discusses Turkish politics. How did Turkey go from promising EU candidate to a model of authoritarian populism? What is next as Turks look forward to general elections in 2023? The …

A Turkish flag with the Bosphorus Bridge in the background, flies on a passenger ferry in Istanbul, Turkey

Virtual Event by Steven A. Cook CFR Master Class

October 9, 2020

Screening and Discussion of "The Perfect Weapon"

PLEASE NOTE: CFR members are encouraged to watch the documentary The Perfect Weapon prior to the virtual discussion. A link to view the film will be sent to registrants on Monday, October 5. Please j…

Soldiers sitting in front of rows of computers at the the Air Force Space Command Network Operations & Security Center

Virtual Event by John Maggio, David E. Sanger, and Suzanne E. Spaulding

September 24, 2020

Screening and Discussion of "Blood on the Wall"

PLEASE NOTE: CFR members are encouraged to watch the documentary Blood On The Wall prior to the virtual discussion. A link to view the film will be sent to registrants on Friday, September 18. Pl…

Migrants are seen behind a window at the migrant shelter "Casa INDI", where some migrants have been infected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Monterrey, Mexico

Virtual Event by Paul J. Angelo and Nick Quested