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January 6, 2006

Israel
Haass ‘Somewhat Pessimistic’ About Chances for Progress Toward Israeli-Palestinian Peace With Departure of Sharon From Political Scene

Richard N. Haass, the president of CFR, says the loss of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon from the Israeli political scene, combined with the disarray in the Palestinian political ranks, leads him to “ a …

Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Richard Haass

December 19, 2023

Labor and Employment
U.S. Strikes and Global Trends in Labor and Productivity

A. Michael Spence, distinguished visiting fellow at CFR, provides a global perspective on the changing landscape of labor and economic productivity. Sharon Block, professor of practice and executive …

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Webinar by Sharon I. Block, A. Michael Spence, and Irina A. Faskianos State and Local Webinars

September 9, 2021

Hong Kong
Virtual Roundtable: The Transformation of Hong Kong

Dennis Kwok, former liberal politician and leader in efforts to democratize China’s Special Administrative Region (SAR), discusses the many changes being imposed on Hong Kong, expected developments, …

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Virtual Event by Dennis Kwok, Sharon K. Hom, and Jerome A. Cohen Asia Program

January 22, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A Conversation With Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah BouHabib

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah BouHabib discusses developments in the Middle East, increasing tensions with Israel, and Lebanon’s perspective on the conflict and ongoing efforts to deescalate ten…

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Virtual Event by Abdallah BouHabib and Deborah Amos

October 9, 2023

India
Modi’s Statement on the Israel Crisis Demonstrates a Transformed India-Israel Bilateral Relationship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement condemning Hamas and offering support for Israel amidst the recent crisis illustrates that ties between the two nations have changed dramatically in th…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends his hand for a handshake with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in New Delhi.
Blog Post by Manjari Chatterjee Miller Asia Unbound

March 9, 2011

Egypt
Egypt Post-Mubarak: ’Afterglow’ and Unease

Egypt is basking in a moment of freedom of expression but the optimism is tinged by concerns over security, says journalist Sharon Otterman.

Interview by Sharon Otterman and Bernard Gwertzman

March 24, 2006

Israel
Israel Election Preview

Ariel Sharon’s break from the Likud party and formation of a centrist party, Kadima, fundamentally changed the landscape of Israeli politics even before his debilitating stroke in early January. Now …

Backgrounder by Esther Pan