December 15, 2020
ChinaThis year, tensions between Washington and Beijing flared over many issues. As the Biden administration prepares to take over, what lies ahead for one of the world’s most important bilateral relation…
December 8, 2020
2020 in ReviewExtreme natural occurrences. Police brutality and racism. A global pandemic. CFR breaks down 2020’s biggest news with graphics.
November 17, 2020
IsraelThe president-elect knows only too well the failures of all the presidents who preceded him, and the hardening of positions that's occurred on both sides.
October 21, 2020
AfghanistanAs the U.S. reduces its presence, women fear they will be bombed and assassinated into a return to the past.
October 30, 2020
Middle East and North AfricaIn the last decade, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has shaped Turkey into a revisionist power that challenges not just its neighbors, but also allies such as France and the United States.
October 26, 2020
Transition 2021The prospect of a contested U.S. presidential election has spurred concerns about militias appearing at voting locations. State and federal laws have strict guidelines for any deployment of forces at…
September 5, 2020
Middle East and North AfricaThe region has always had problems—but it’s now almost past the point of recovery.
September 14, 2020
Diplomacy and International InstitutionsCouncil of Councils global perspectives roundups gather opinions from experts on major international developments. In this edition, members of six leading global think tanks reflect on what reforms a…
September 11, 2020
AfghanistanThe Center for Preventive Action has compiled an accessible overview of the Afghan peace negotiations, including the U.S.-Taliban agreement, the U.S.-Afghan government joint declaration, and the ongo…
August 20, 2020
Middle East and North AfricaFifteen years after the killing of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri roiled Lebanese society, the international tribunal’s ruling has left wide open the question of who at high levels was responsibl…