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A Heavy Blow to Hamas

Israel’s killing of Yahya Sinwar, suspected mastermind of the October 7 attacks, is a potentially crippling strike against Hamas and a major symbolic victory for the Jewish state.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson October 17, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Middle East Challenge

Steven A. Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at CFR, and Amy Hawthorne, independent consultant on the Middle East, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the widening war in the Middle East and the challenges it poses for the United States. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay, Steven A. Cook and Amy Hawthorne October 8, 2024 The President’s Inbox

Israel

Missile Defense: How Vulnerable Is Israel to Iran’s Attacks?

Israel and its allies have successfully defended against Iran’s missile attacks thus far, but it has required an extraordinary level of cooperation, and the challenge is likely to only get harder if the conflict escalates.

Expert Brief by Jonathan Panter October 16, 2024

Economics

Janet Yellen at CFR

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The U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized the economic benefits of trade, the dangers of high tariffs, and the challenges posed by climate change, pandemics, and China.

via YouTube October 17, 2024

United States

The Time Is Right for Ally-Shoring

As the global economy realigns, the next U.S. president should formalize a liberal economic bloc of allied countries to stand up against authoritarian rivals.

Article by John Austin and Elaine Dezenski October 15, 2024 RealEcon

United States

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. This week: Congress is empowered to set tariff policy, but it has delegated much of its authority to the president.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay September 20, 2024 The Water's Edge

Taiwan

The Taiwan Challenge

Oriana Mastro, a Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at CFR, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. policy toward Taiwan in light of talk that China might seek to compel the island’s reunification with the mainland. This episode is the fifth in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay, Oriana Skylar Mastro and David Sacks October 15, 2024 The President’s Inbox

Taiwan

U.S. Military Support for Taiwan in Five Charts

Taiwan has been a top buyer of U.S. military equipment for decades, but the island is waiting on a significant backlog of weapon deliveries that defense experts say are urgently needed to deter China.

Article by Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow September 25, 2024

Taiwan

Would Trump Abandon Taiwan?

Taiwan must contend not just with the prospect of a second Trump presidency, but with a broader U.S. shift towards weaker regional engagement.

Blog Post by David Sacks October 16, 2024 Asia Unbound

European Union

Austria

How the Right Is Changing Europe

Far-right parties are making significant strides in Austria and Germany, pulling EU policies in a rightward direction.

Expert Brief by Liana Fix and Sophia Winograd October 15, 2024

Europe Takes a Trumpian Turn

via Foreign Affairs September 10, 2024

Europe

Navigating Europe’s Challenges: A Conversation With Josep Borrell

Josep Borrell shares his insights on the challenges facing the European Union, its role in supporting Ukraine against Russia, and transatlantic relations with the United States. 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.

Virtual Event with Josep Borrell Fontelles and Michael Froman September 27, 2024

Energy and Climate Policy

Election 2024

Fracking and the U.S. Election

The fracking boom has transformed the United States into the world’s leading producer of oil and gas. With presidential candidates Harris and Trump clashing on climate and energy policy, the practice is once again in the spotlight.

In Brief by Diana Roy October 8, 2024

2024 Foreign Policy Priorities: Climate Change

via CFR Candidate Tracker October 11, 2024

Energy and Environment

Global Energy Tracker

As the effects of climate change mount, high-carbon energy sources continue to provide most of the world’s power. On average, 84 percent of tracker countries’ energy comes from high-carbon sources such as oil, whereas 16 percent comes from solar and other renewables. Low-carbon sources, however, are on the rise, particularly in developed countries.

Tracker by Benn Steil July 1, 2024 Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

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Election 2024

CFR-Brookings Institution Election 2024 Virtual Public Event: Technology and Electoral Dynamics

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program collaborated to convene an expert discussion that examined the role of technology and electoral dynamics in the 2024 election. As part of a series of virtual events convened by CFR and Brookings in the lead-up to Election Day, the conversation examined how the perception of technology is influencing electoral credibility; cybersecurity and election integrity; and what is at stake for safeguarding our democratic processes in an era of disinformation. The series is a part of Election 2024, a CFR initiative focused on exploring the United States’ role in the world, how international affairs issues affect voters, and the foreign policy issues at stake in November, and Election ’24: Issues at Stake, a Brookings initiative aimed to bring public attention to consequential policy issues confronting voters and policymakers in the run up to the 2024 election. Both projects are made possible in part by grants from Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Webinar with Kat Duffy, Elaine C. Kamarck and Marcus Mabry October 2, 2024 Election 2024 Events

United States

CFR-Franklin & Marshall College Election 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Public Forum

Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including trade and immigration, Russia and Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and the Middle East. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the trade-offs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president. The event is free and open to all, so we hope you will share this public registration link with your colleagues and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how U.S. foreign policy decisions impact the trajectory of global affairs and your community. To learn more about the foreign policy issues at play in the 2024 campaign, explore CFR’s Election 2024 hub for candidates’ stances and expert analysis on international challenges facing the United States. The CFR Election 2024 initiative is made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Event with Steven A. Cook, Evelyn N. Farkas, Ivan Kanapathy, Shannon K. O'Neil, Elise Labott, Barbara K. Altmann and Michael Froman October 22, 2024 Election 2024 Events

Election 2024

CFR-GVSU Election 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Public Forum

Registration is free, but we do ask that you sign up on the GVSU Hauenstein Center website or call Andrew Morgan at 212.434.9615. The event is open to all, so please share the event link widely with your network. Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including international trade and national security, the U.S.-China relationship, and U.S. engagement in global conflicts. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the trade-offs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president. The forum will also be livestreamed and posted to CFR.org after the fact.

Event with Michael Froman, Kori Schake, Rajiv J. Shah, Lingling Wei and Megan Rydecki October 21, 2024 Election 2024 Events

Election 2024

CFR-Georgia Tech Election 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Public Forum

Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including sustainability, artificial intelligence, the future of work, and trade. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the trade-offs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president. We will livestream this conversation here. You can register to attend in person. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an interactive discussion on how U.S. foreign policy decisions impact the trajectory of global affairs and your community. To learn more about the foreign policy issues at play in the 2024 campaign, explore CFR’s Election 2024 hub for candidates’ stances and expert analysis on international challenges facing the United States. Take a deeper dive into the foreign policy issues that could affect Georgia. The CFR Election 2024 initiative is made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Event with Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Kat Duffy, Margaret E. Kosal, Varun Sivaram, Rickey Bevington and Ángel Cabrera October 17, 2024 Election 2024 Events

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Doshi: What China’s Leaders Grasp About Another Trump Term

Via New York Times October 14, 2024

Michael B.G. Froman

Froman: Reducing U.S. Dependence on China Will Require Economic Tradeoffs

Via MSNBC Andrea Mitchell Reports October 4, 2024

Will Freeman

Freeman: Brazil’s Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics

Via New York Times October 4, 2024

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Sudan

Crisis in Sudan: War, Famine, and a Failing Global Response

Photo Essay by Mariel Ferragamo and Sabine Baumgartner

Sudan’s civil conflict has ground on for nearly eighteen months, stirring little outside attention. It now faces the world’s worst famine in forty years.

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Guantánamo Bay: Twenty Years of Counterterrorism and Controversy

Article by Jonathan Masters

Immigration and Migration Europe’s Migration Dilemma

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Immigration and Migration Crossing the Darién Gap: Migrants Risk Death on the Journey to the U.S.

Immersive_article_layout by Diana Roy and Sabine Baumgartner

Stephen Biddle

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Defense Policy

Defense and Security Wars and Conflict Military Operations

The False Promise of Ukraine’s Deep Strikes Into Russia

Offsite Via Foreign Affairs August 28, 2024

Carla Anne Robbins

Senior Fellow

Defense and Security U.S. Congress Nuclear Weapons

World Press Freedom Day 2024: Mounting Threats, Renewed Purpose

Offsite Via Council on Foreign Relations May 2, 2024

Robert McMahon

Managing Editor

International Relations

World Press Freedom Day 2024: Mounting Threats, Renewed Purpose

Offsite Via Council on Foreign Relations May 2, 2024

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Hundreds of thousands of young Jews have drifted away from the American Jewish community and many more may follow. This book explains to Jewish parents, donors, and organizations how Jewish education, Jewish summer camping, and time spent in Israel can revive and strengthen Jewish identity.

Book by Elliott Abrams October 8, 2024 Middle East Program

United States

Reagan

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.

Book by Max Boot September 10, 2024

Asia

Lost Decade

Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine evaluate the limitations of the Pivot to Asia and offer a compelling vision for the future of U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific.

Book by Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine June 11, 2024 Asia Program

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