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.
November 12, 2018
YemenSaudi Arabia is no closer to achieving its objectives in Yemen, and international pressure to end the war is growing. The kingdom can cease its bombing campaign and still defend its national interest…
January 17, 2019
RussiaA move to block sanctions relief has been defeated, averting a likely spike in global aluminum prices but also spotlighting the tough road ahead for Congress in shaping policy on Russia.
July 19, 2018
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)The totality of President Donald Trump’s statements and actions against NATO makes clear that the United States cannot be relied on to come to the defense of its European allies.
June 21, 2019
Election 2020The Democratic field could touch on a number of foreign policy issues, from climate change to Iran, during its first prime-time sparring session.
October 21, 2018
United StatesEven calculating for the rising threat from China, leaving the INF puts the United States in a worse strategic position than if it were to stay in.
June 28, 2018
Middle East and North AfricaIn an interview with a Palestinian newspaper, the president’s son-in-law has revealed himself to be either strikingly naive or deeply cynical.
June 15, 2018
RussiaIf the President wants to use an arms build-up to advance arms control, he should take his cues from the Reagan record.
January 19, 2018
RussiaThe United States must respond to Russia's interference in the 2016 elections by pursuing a strategy of containment. Without a comprehensive response, Russia's meddling will continue.
November 26, 2018
United StatesIn 2018, CFR once again hosted high-level discussions of global affairs, from U.S. election security to the Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry to the artificial intelligence race.