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September 12, 2024

United States
A Conversation With U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discusses the future of multilateralism and U.S. commitments to reforming the United Nations Security Council to be more inclusive, representative, and legitimate.

Play .S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield holds a news conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, N.Y., U.S.
Virtual Event by Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Elise Labott

April 23, 2024

United States
The U.S.-ASEAN Relationship: A Conversation With U.S. Ambassadors

Panelists discuss the strategic opportunities and challenges of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership in addressing pressing regional and global issues, including trade, maritime security, human rights, climate…

Play ASEAN leaders interlock hands and pose for a family photo at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne, Australia.
Virtual Event by Edgard D. Kagan, Marc E. Knapper, Ted Osius, Heather Variava, and Calvin Sims

December 12, 2023

China
The Evolving U.S.-China Relationship: A Conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Burns

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the evolving U.S.-China relationship and the strategic opportunities and challenges it presents for both countries and the world. The C.V. Starr &…

Play U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns speaks during a climate finance roundtable discussion at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
Virtual Event by Nicholas Burns and Winston Lord C.V. Starr & Co. Annual Lecture on China

May 6, 2024

Inequality
A Conversation with Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State

A discussion with Ambassador Rao Gupta on women’s political representation, violence against women, and new U.S. policy initiatives to advance gender equality and UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, …

Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues at the Department of State, Geeta Rao Gupta, speaks at the COP28
Blog Post by Linda Robinson Women Around the World

September 18, 2024

United States
The Millennium Challenge Corporation at 20: Progress and Prospects

Panelists reflect on the past, present, and future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) having reached its twentieth anniversary of operation, as well as the future of economic diplomacy and…

Play Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright speaks at podium in Washington, DC, U.S.
Event by Alice P. Albright, Gary R. Edson, Lynn Raymond Young, and Matthew P. Goodman

September 19, 2024

United Nations
What Is the UN General Assembly?

The General Assembly hosts a much-watched debate of world leaders annually. Its 2024 meeting is expected to emphasize climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the wars in the Gaza Strip…

A large UNGA sign is photographed in front of the United Nations buildings.
Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors

July 5, 2023

Middle East and North Africa
The Missing U.S. Ambassadors in the Middle East

The United States may soon be without ambassadors in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. 

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

September 19, 2024

Diplomacy and International Institutions
UN Meets in Tense Times, Pager Explosions Rattle Hezbollah, Biden’s Last Quad Summit and More

The UN General Assembly begins its seventy-ninth high-level debate amid questions about its limited role in resolving major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; fears of a wider regional war gro…

Podcast United Nations emblem is seen at the United Nations Headquarters building in New York City, United States, on July 16, 2024. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Podcast by Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins The World Next Week