May 2, 2019
ChinaSo long as the bulk of China's imports from the United States (and many others) are bought by state firms, China has the ability to manage its trade. The management isn't new. What's new is Trump's i…
February 22, 2018
Food and Water SecurityA historic dry spell has severely affected Cape Town's water supply, and global climate patterns suggest that other cities may face the same fate.
March 7, 2019
Women and Women's RightsInternational Women’s Day affords an opportunity to reflect on the victories and ongoing struggles faced by women around the world. This year, there is much to celebrate—particularly in the realm of …
March 1, 2019
Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Trump Administration’s recent announcement of its Africa strategy offers renewed opportunities for the development of closer economic ties between the United States and Africa under a set of business-driven initiatives outlined as “Prosper Africa” in a December speech by National Security Adviser John Bolton.
September 9, 2019
Afghanistan WarThe Taliban insurgency remains resilient nearly two decades after U.S.-led forces toppled its regime in what led to the United States’ longest war.
September 20, 2019
IndiaSince India’s independence, ties with the United States have weathered Cold War–era distrust and estrangement over India’s nuclear program. Relations have warmed in recent years and cooperation has s…
February 4, 2019
Election 2020Someone had to be first. When it comes to the 2020 presidential campaign, that person is John Delaney. He’s certainly no Johnny-come-lately to the race. He declared his candidacy back on July 28, 201…
November 20, 2019
Middle East and North AfricaDespite the 2011 series of anti-government protests across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), political uncertainty and instability persists in the region. Panelists discuss the legacy of the u…
October 12, 2018
United StatesThe U.S. Navy turns 243 years-old tomorrow. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned two ships, each with eighty sailors, “for intercepting such transports as may be laden with warl…
September 13, 2018
Military OperationsSeptember 11, 2018—The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) welcomes the 2018–19 visiting fellows to the David Rockefeller Studies Program. Selected fellows have the opportunity to broaden their perspe…