Jeremy Sherlick

CFR Staff

Jeremy Sherlick

Deputy Director for Multimedia

Jeremy Sherlick produces and manages visual stories, videos, and podcasts for the Council, illuminating urgent stories for wide audiences. He is a four-time Emmy Award winner specializing in video and immersive storytelling. He has experience in documentaries, television, animation and special effects. Jeremy has a BA in anthropology from the University at Buffalo and an MFA in film production from the USC's School of Cinematic Arts.

Politics and Government

The Changing Role of Foreign Policy at the U.S. National Conventions

The quadrennial U.S. presidential nominating conventions often focus on domestic themes. But they have at times been flavored by global economic concerns and national security threats, offering competing Democratic and Republican visions about the United States’ role in the world. In the 2024 race, Democratic incumbent Joe Biden and his challenger, Republican Donald Trump, are projecting starkly different worldviews.

Timeline by Jonathan Masters, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick June 11, 2024
Iraq

The Iraq War

In March 2003, U.S. forces invaded Iraq vowing to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and end the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein. When WMD intelligence proved illusory and a violent insurgency arose, the war lost public support. Saddam was captured, tried, and hanged and democratic elections were held. In the years since, there have been over 4,700 U.S. and allied troop deaths, and more than one hundred thousand Iraqi civilians have been killed. Meanwhile, questions linger over Iraq's fractious political situation.

Timeline by Zachary Laub, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick December 1, 2022
Greece

Greece's Debt Crisis Timeline

Timeline by James McBride, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick October 28, 2022
Energy and Environment

Ecological Disasters

Industrial disasters around the world, many involving multinational corporations, have caused significant health, environmental, and economic damages. Such tragedies have also led to lengthy legal challenges and prompted new global regulations.

Timeline by Brianna Lee, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick October 21, 2022
Japan

Last Days of Imperial Japan

Japan experienced unparalleled destruction by U.S. military forces during World War II, resulting in its complete capitulation. Washington played a decisive role in Tokyo’s postwar transition and reconstruction, but the legacy of Japan’s imperial wartime actions continues to be a source of tension with its Asia-Pacific neighbors.

Timeline by Eleanor Albert, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick July 20, 2022
Energy and Environment

Oil Dependence and U.S. Foreign Policy

The United States’ dependence on oil has long influenced its foreign policy. U.S. oil development spans three major periods: the rise of oil as a commodity, beginning in 1850; the post–World War II age of geopolitical competition; and the post–Cold War era of deregulation and diversification. Most recently, Russia’s war with Ukraine has aggravated geopolitical tensions and revived the debate about U.S. energy independence.

Timeline by Mohammed Aly Sergie, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick June 14, 2022
Somalia

Al-Shabaab in East Africa

With brazen terrorist attacks at home and abroad, the Somalia-based Islamist insurgent group has proved resilient despite strategic setbacks in recent years.

Timeline by Claire Klobucista, Jonathan Masters, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick March 31, 2022
Courts and Tribunals

Leaders Facing Justice

Since 1945, many regime leaders and key figures have been brought before domestic and international courts to answer to charges including genocide and crimes against humanity, amid a larger struggle to promote and enforce the rule of law worldwide.

Timeline by Claire Klobucista, Brianna Lee, Kevin Lizarazo, Jeremy Sherlick and Mia Speier April 26, 2021
Venezuela

Venezuela’s Chavez Era

Hugo Chávez assumed Venezuela's presidency in 1999 on a populist platform. But critics say three terms under his "socialist revolution" have made the country increasingly resemble an authoritarian state. This timeline offers a visual account of Chavez's rise to power and the impact of his presidency.

Timeline by Brianna Lee, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick May 1, 2017
Iran

Crisis Guide: Iran

Interactive by Roya Wolverson, Jayshree Bajoria, Michael Moran, Jeremy Sherlick and Hagit Ariav September 21, 2011
Pakistan

Crisis Guide: Pakistan

Interactive by Jayshree Bajoria, Greg Bruno, Michael Moran and Jeremy Sherlick October 7, 2010
Energy and Climate Policy

Nuclear Energy Guide

Interactive by Charles D. Ferguson, Michelle Smith and Jeremy Sherlick February 16, 2010
Elections and Voting

2012: The Year of Elections

Interactive by Jeremy Sherlick and Brianna Lee September 9, 2009
Economic Crises

Crisis Guide: The Global Economy

Interactive by Michael Moran, Jeremy Sherlick and Lee Hudson Teslik June 29, 2009
Climate Change

Crisis Guide: Climate Change

Interactive by Michael Moran, Jeremy Sherlick and Toni Johnson September 3, 2008
Media

Politics and the Olympics

Interactive by Jayshree Bajoria and Jeremy Sherlick May 28, 2008
International Organizations

Africa’s Conflict Zones

Interactive by Stephanie Hanson and Jeremy Sherlick October 17, 2007
Israel

Crisis Guide: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Interactive by Eben Kaplan, Michael Moran and Jeremy Sherlick July 19, 2007
Politics and Government

Interactive Map: Horn of Africa

Interactive by Jeremy Sherlick and Eben Kaplan May 21, 2007
Genocide and Mass Atrocities

Crisis Guide: Darfur

Interactive by Stephanie Hanson, Michael Moran and Jeremy Sherlick April 18, 2007
Defense and Security

Crisis Guide: The Korean Peninsula

An interactive, multimedia guide to the dispute between North and South Korea.

Interactive by Jayshree Bajoria, Michael Moran and Jeremy Sherlick November 8, 2006

Olympics

The Economics of Hosting the Olympic Games

The costs of hosting the Olympics have skyrocketed, while the economic benefits are far from clear. The 2024 Paris Olympics could be a test of whether reforms to the process have made hosting a better deal.

Backgrounder by James McBride, Noah Berman and Melissa Manno July 8, 2024

Lebanon

What Is Hezbollah?

Military experience gained from fighting in Syria’s civil war and decades of clashes with Israel have strengthened the Iran-backed group, but politically, its clout among Lebanon’s populace may be waning.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson July 2, 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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