This page is an archive — and is not actively maintained — of coverage of the 2020 election, which was made possible in part by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For CFR’s full coverage of President-Elect Joe Biden’s foreign policy, please visit the Transition 2021 page.
One America, Two Nations
The election demonstrated that the U.S. remains a robust democracy. However, Americans increasingly dwell in separate worlds, making finding consensus difficult.

by Richard Haass Nov 6, 2020

Was the Election Secure?
Technology firms and the U.S. government took steps to combat election interference in cyberspace. Nonetheless, there were still a handful of incidents.

by Adam Segal, Connor Fairman, Lauren Dudley, and Maya Villasenor Nov 5, 2020

Military Force in U.S. Elections
The prospect of a contested election has spurred concerns about militias. State and federal laws have strict guidelines for any deployment of forces at polls.

by David J. Scheffer Oct 26, 2020

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U.S. Foreign Policy Forum
In CFR’s final election forum, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joins CFR President Richard N. Haass to discuss looming foreign policy challenges.

Event with Madeleine K. Albright and Richard Haass Oct 26, 2020

President-Elect Biden on Foreign Policy
Over his long career, Biden has been at the center of foreign policy debates, from Iraq to trade.

by CFR Editors Nov 7, 2020

Observing U.S. Elections
The 2020 vote will feature international election monitors. How will they judge the process?

by James McBride Oct 19, 2020

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The Disinformation Threat
What are misinformation and disinformation? And why are they a growing threat on social media?

by Thamine Nayeem and Kendall Ross Oct 27, 2020

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