April 27, 2015
United StatesThe White House and Congress have several differences to reconcile on cybersecurity legislation, explains CFR’s Robert Knake.
February 8, 2013
MexicoDespite its booming economy, Mexico continues to struggle with alarmingly high levels of violence linked to drugs and organized crime. This video primer examines the crisis and explores policy option…
July 15, 2014
ReligionThis video is part of the Council on Foreign Relations’ InfoGuide Presentation, "The Sunni-Shia Divide."
August 4, 2014
IsraelThe violence in Gaza is likely to continue until a third party brokers a deal that allows both Israel and Hamas to claim successes as a result of the bloodshed, says CFR’s Robert Danin.
April 25, 2014
RussiaUkraine’s intensifying crisis has the Obama administration hinting at tougher sanctions against Russia, which could threaten Moscow’s ability to trade and invest, says CFR’s Robert Kahn.
October 2, 2013
United StatesA short U.S. government shutdown will likely have a limited effect on the economy but will be followed by a protracted debate over increasing the debt limit, which may result in the government’s defa…
July 25, 2013
IsraelPeace talks between Israelis and Palestinians have relaunched, ensuring major new challenges for both parties and the United States, says CFR’s Robert Danin.
July 18, 2013
ChinaWith a slowing economy, China’s continued growth will largely depend on Beijing’s policy decisions, says CFR’s Robert Kahn.
March 27, 2013
CyprusCyprus’s last-minute bailout deal highlights the vulnerabilities in the island nation’s financial system, as well as the flaws in the eurozone’s ability to effectively respond to banking crises, says…
March 19, 2013
IsraelIsrael’s new coalition government is widely divided on prospects for peace with the Palestinians, but the coalition is likely to last longer than many expect, says CFR’s Robert M. Danin.