Council on Foreign Relations

What Is the World Doing to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines?

Governments and researchers have been working with an extremely ambitious timetable to provide billions of people with immunity to the new coronavirus. Now, the first vaccines are being distributed, spurring hope that the pandemic’s end is in sight.

Backgrounder by Claire Felter December 21, 2020

Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines

What Is the World Doing to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines?

Backgrounder by Claire Felter December 21, 2020

Iran

The Last Shah

Ray Takeyh provides new interpretations of many key events—including the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadeq and the rise of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—significantly revising our understanding of the United States' and Iran’s complex and difficult history.

Book by Ray Takeyh January 26, 2021

Iran

The Last Shah

Book by Ray Takeyh January 26, 2021

European Union

The Final Days of Brexit Negotiations

Panelists discuss the latest developments in Brexit negotiations, including the main points of contention among the parties, prospect of a deal before December 31, and implications for the private sector.

Virtual Event with Jennifer Hillman and Matthias Matthijs December 22, 2020

European Union

The Final Days of Brexit Negotiations

Virtual Event with Jennifer Hillman and Matthias Matthijs December 22, 2020

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May 29, 2013

Saudi Arabia

Why a Saudi Virus Is Spreading Alarm

A new virus discovered in Saudi Arabia is raising deep concerns over its lethality. An intellectual property dispute could be impeding efforts to contain it, writes CFR’s Laurie Garrett.

Expert Brief by Laurie Garrett Global Health Program

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David J. Scheffer

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Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies

Thomas J. Bollyky

Senior Fellow for Global Health, Economics, and Development and Director of the Global Health Program