Board Member

Cesar Conde

Cesar Conde

Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group

Cesar Conde is chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, which encompasses NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC News NOW, Telemundo Enterprises, and NBCUniversal Local.

Under Conde’s leadership, NBCU News Group has increased its position as the most-viewed news organization in the United States, reaching about seven in ten American adults each month across its broadcast, cable, streaming, and digital platforms. After making substantial investments in digital and streaming, the News Group became the number one digital news organization in the United States for the first time in its history. Its 24/7 streaming network, NBC News NOW, is the largest and fastest-growing streaming news network in the country.

After Conde took the helm of NBCU News Group in May 2020, he quickly established NBCU Academy, an award-winning journalism training program that is free and accessible to everyone, helping to increase diversity by gender, race, geography, socioeconomic background, and perspective in the profession.

Previously, Conde was chairman of NBCU International Group and Telemundo Enterprises. Prior to NBCU, Conde was president of Univision Networks.

Conde serves on the board of directors of Walmart and PepsiCo. He is a trustee of the Aspen Institute. He holds a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Conde is based in New York, NY.

China

Religion in China
A significant proportion of China’s population claims to follow a religion. However, the government continues to toughen oversight, increase persecution of some religions, and attempt to co-opt state-sanctioned religious organizations.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 15, 2024

Japan

The U.S.-Japan Alliance
The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades. Now, Japan’s role in global security is growing as challenges from China and North Korea mount.  

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 3, 2024

United States

How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works
The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.  

Backgrounder by James McBride and Noah Berman May 2, 2024 Renewing America

Top Stories on CFR

China

Virtual Media Briefing: U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

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CFR experts discuss President Joe Biden’s decision to increase tariffs on various Chinese imports and the implications for the U.S. economy and U.S.-China relations. 

Virtual Event with Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Brad W. Setser and Matthew P. Goodman May 16, 2024 Media Briefings

Myanmar

Will 2024 Be the Junta’s End in Myanmar?
Myanmar’s civil war between resistance groups and the ruling military junta has reached a decisive phase.

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick May 15, 2024 Asia Unbound

Taiwan

Taiwan’s Democracy Is Thriving in China’s Shadow
Despite China’s growing pressure, Taiwan has developed one of the world’s strongest democracies—one that will be increasingly tested in the coming years. 

Blog Post by David Sacks May 13, 2024 Asia Unbound