December 20, 2018
Wars and ConflictIf 2018 was a year marked by international challenges that percolated but did not boil over into full-blown crises, next year may well be the year in which that good fortune runs out.
February 13, 2019
Middle East and North AfricaWhat a late-night meal in Italy taught me about U.S. power in the Arab world.
January 31, 2019
TurkeyThe 7-foot center Enes Kanter has become a symbol of Turkey's never-ending purge—and a potential assassination target.
November 29, 2018
EconomicsSo far, it seems that the rise of the digital economy has already contributed to a broad pattern of income and job polarization in the developed world. Yet digital technology can play a powerful role…
January 28, 2019
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and DisarmamentA collapse of this Cold War–era INF treaty, which many believe has favored the United States, could unleash a new age of nuclear weapons competition with Russia.
January 24, 2019
MediaCFR’s inaugural Local Journalists Workshop featured a series of plenary and discussion group sessions with CFR fellows and other experts, with the goal of introducing a global dimension into coverage…
December 20, 2018
SyriaPresident Trump’s order to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria could have major implications for the country, the Middle East, and broader U.S. foreign policy.
September 27, 2018
EconomicsTrade protectionism, together with fears over the national-security implications of technological development, are contributing to a balkanization of the world order. This is not good news for the Un…
December 7, 2018
Women and Women's RightsThe Five Questions Series is a forum for scholars, government officials, civil society leaders, and foreign policy practitioners to provide timely analysis of new developments related to the advancem…
November 29, 2018
Climate ChangeThe conference in Poland will be a major test of the world’s collective political will to fight global warming. Following through on promises made in Paris will not be easy.