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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Politics and Government
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A Conversation With President Bernardo Arévalo of GuatemalaPresident Bernardo Arévalo discusses anti-corruption in Guatemala, the state of democracy in the region, migration, and the country's foreign policy under his new administration. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website. This meeting is part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Meeting Series on Democracy.
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Election 2024: Donald Trump Has Vowed to Raise Tariffs. Can He?Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. Congress is empowered to set tariff policy, but it has delegated much of its authority to the president.
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What Is Hezbollah?Military experience gained fighting in Syria’s civil war and generous support from Iran have made the Shiite militant group a formidable foe for Israel. But at the same time, its political clout among Lebanon’s populace may be waning.
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Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs
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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Muslim-American Perspectives on U.S. Foreign PolicySalam al-Marayati, president and cofounder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Nazita Lajevardi, associate professor of political science at Michigan State University, discuss the domestic and international policies that affect and matter to American Muslim communities, as well as the diversity, trends, and priorities of the bloc.
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John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture With Timothy SnyderHistorian Timothy Snyder explores the concept of freedom, including what it is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it is worth fighting for both in the United States and globally. The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture was inaugurated in 2002 in memory of CFR member John B. Hurford, and features individuals who represent critical new thinking in international affairs and foreign policy. This meeting is also part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Meeting Series on Democracy.
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How a Harris-Walz Administration Might Handle Asia PolicyThe two would likely emphasize human rights more than a Trump-Vance ticket.
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The Unmaking of an EliteThe great tragedy of Nigerian tertiary education is the debasement of its professoriate.
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Election 2024: Did the Harris-Trump Debate Reset the Presidential Race?Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: History suggests that any bump Kamala Harris gets from the debate will be fleeting.
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Ronald Reagan on U.S. Global Leadership, with Max BootMax Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at CFR and a columnist for The Washington Post, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Ronald Reagan’s life and his impact on U.S. foreign policy.
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Reagan
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Son of the Midwest, movie star, and mesmerizing politician—America’s fortieth president comes to three-dimensional life in this gripping and profoundly revisionist biography. -
Oil Companies, Biden Policies, and Democracy in VenezuelaThe activities of U.S. and European oil companies in Venezuela are helping the Maduro regime crush democracy there, and the Biden administration should now fully reimpose U.S. sanctions.
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Election 2024: The United States Has a Debt ProblemEach Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Whoever wins in November could find their policy plans stymied by a mounting national debt.
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The Truth About Africa's "Debt Crisis"Africa has a governance crisis, not a debt crisis.
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Ruling Parties Gear Up for Coming ElectionsDespite a summer of protests, African leaders are doubling down on the status quo.
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Election 2024: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Sit Down With CNNEach Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The Democratic presidential nominee wasn’t asked about the biggest issues she would face as president.
