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October 25, 2024

North Korea
North Korean Troops in Russia: A Dangerous New Phase in the Ukraine War

The deployment of North Korean troops to aid Russia marks an ominous new level of cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. The alliance could further escalate and globalize the conflict.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un attend an official welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 19, 2024.

October 21, 2024

Media
A World Under the Influence

With the rise of social media, influencers around the world have increasingly taken on the role of newscaster without a traditional media organization behind them. Some say it has democratized journa…

Podcast An influencer takes a selfie at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

October 7, 2024

United States
World Economic Update

The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…

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October 22, 2024

China
China’s Central Bank is Becoming the Developing World’s “Payday Lender”

With the developing world’s growing use of costly and opaque “payday loans” from China’s central bank, the IMF and World Bank need to demand far greater transparency from Beijing. 

China’s Central Bank is Becoming the Developing World’s “Payday Lender”

October 15, 2024

United States
Global Board of Advisors Lunch With Members: What Does the World Think of the United States in 2024?

At the midpoint of CFR’s Global Board of Advisors’ annual two-day summit, we invite you to a seated lunch with members of CFR’s Global Board. The lunch will be followed by a discussion featuring a pa…

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October 1, 2024

Israel
One Year Later: U.S. Policy Options in the Israel-Hamas War

As the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches, panelists discuss U.S. policy options regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the administration’s proposed peace deal and the …

Play An Israeli Merkava battle tank is pictured surrounded by smoke while an IDF Israeli soldier stands atop the tank, as units regroup near the border of Gaza in Palestine.

October 18, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Sinwar’s Death Does Not Mean Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas War

Despite some raised expectations, the killing in Gaza of formidable Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is not likely to hasten a formal cease-fire, nor end Israeli efforts to eliminate the group responsible f…

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar stands with his arm raised, addressing a crowd as he walks toward a rally, accompanied by two other men.

September 26, 2024

Sudan
Washington’s Mixed Messages on Fueling the War in Sudan

The White House whitewashes the United Arab Emirates’ role in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. 

President Joe Biden walks with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on the day they hold a bilateral meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC on September 23, 2024.

September 18, 2024

United States
Reporter’s Notebook—Covering a Dangerous World

Journalists with on-the-ground experience reporting from warzones and conflict areas discuss the lessons they have learned, the risks they face, and the importance of sharing these stories.

Play Charles Crain (L), a reporter working for Time Magazine, takes notes during a gun battle between insurgents in Iraq.

September 12, 2024

United States
Reporter's Notebook—Covering a Dangerous World

Journalists with on-the-ground experience reporting from dangerous areas of the world discuss the lessons they have learned, the risks they face, and the importance of sharing these stories.

Play Charles Crain (L), a reporter working for Time Magazine, takes notes during a gun battle between insurgents in Iraq.