June 2, 2017
Israeli-Palestinian ConflictOn the war’s fiftieth anniversary, five scholars discuss how Israel, the Palestinian territories, and the Arab world were remade.
July 5, 2017
Global GovernanceWill the leaders' gathering in Hamburg find consensus on pressing global economic issues? Experts from many of the group's member states assess prospects.
May 23, 2014
EgyptEgyptians will vote for president on May 26–27 in an election whose outcome is considered a foregone conclusion. Four experts weigh the state of Egyptian politics more than three years after the upri…
June 10, 2016
United KingdomFive experts analyze the potential impacts of a UK departure from the European Union on economic growth, financial stability, and foreign policy.
March 17, 2010
IsraelCFR experts assess the causes for the U.S.-Israeli divisions over the settlements issue, citing everything from diplomatic bungling to Obama administration aims to destabilize the Israeli coalition.
May 19, 2011
Middle East and North AfricaPresident Obama’s Mideast speech included more assertive language in support of self-determination and a detailed outline of terms for an Israeli-Palestinian settlement. CFR’s Elliott Abrams, Robert …
December 24, 2015
GlobalWhat’s in store next year for the global economy? Five experts weigh in on the challenges facing the eurozone, the fragility of emerging markets, and the prospects for clean energy.
September 9, 2011
United StatesHow should the United States reform its K-12 education system to retain global competitiveness? Four experts say reforms revolve around teachers.
May 21, 2010
ChinaThe upcoming U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue will include tough issues like Iran, North Korea, and U.S. trade concerns over China’s "indigenous innovation" policy, say four CFR experts.
May 2, 2011
AfghanistanOsama bin Laden’s death is a real and symbolic blow to al-Qaeda, and its stature in the Middle East is already diminished by the pro-democracy movements in the region, but the group remains lethal. S…