The Council on Foreign Relations' Washington Office is a growing and multifaceted presence in the nation’s capital. Our goal is to use CFR’s convening power and intellectual resources to inform not only our members, but also Congress, the administration, the media, and the business community.
The Washington Meetings Program
The Washington Meetings Program provides a nonpartisan forum for informed foreign policy debate in the nation’s capital by bringing CFR members together with policymakers, world leaders, academic experts, and prominent thinkers to discuss a wide range of international issues. Recent meetings have featured Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Senator Chuck Hagel, journalist Ted Koppel, and Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadi.
The Congress and U.S. Foreign Policy Program
The Congress and U.S. Foreign Policy Program engages policymakers on Capitol Hill with a series of initiatives that include:
The Diplomatic Program fosters exchange between foreign representatives and CFR members. The Diplomatic Program incorporates:
The CFR think tank is also well-represented in Washington, home to nearly twenty research fellows and a number of special programs, including:
For a complete list of research fellows, download our Guide to CFR Fellows (PDF)
The CFR Corporate Program serves an international membership from its bases in New York and Washington. The Washington office welcomes corporate member participation through:
CFR in Washington's New Home
In winter 2008/09, the Washington office will relocate to 1777 F Street, N.W. This landmark building will serve as a resource and convening location for members of the Executive branch, Congress, the media, and the diplomatic corps. More importantly, it will provide a vibrant and convenient place for CFR members to interact with one another and the foreign policy community at large.
The CFR mission is rooted in the belief that more frequent and intelligent discussion about foreign relations will lead to better policies. CFR’s nonpartisan position allows us to serve as a resource for not only our members, but Washington policymakers and business leaders as well. We welcome your ideas and your involvement.
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