Council on Foreign Relations

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland December 5, 2023 Renewing America

Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland December 5, 2023 Renewing America

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June 19, 2018

Women and Women's Rights

How Sports Can Move the Ball for Women’s Rights Around the World

Mary Harvey, a former member of the U.S. national women's soccer team, and Minky Worden of Human Rights Watch discuss how sports institutions can be an important tool for expanding human rights abroa…

Adjunct Senior Fellow Catherine Powell moderates panel with Mary V. Harvey and Minky Worden.

Blog Post by Catherine Powell and Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

December 12, 2023

China

The Evolving U.S.-China Relationship: A Conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Burns

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the evolving U.S.-China relationship and the strategic opportunities and challenges it presents for both countries and the world. The C.V. Starr &…

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns speaks during a climate finance roundtable discussion at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.

Virtual Event by Nicholas Burns and Winston Lord C.V. Starr & Co. Annual Lecture on China

September 15, 2023

Elections and Voting

Women This Week: Mexico on Track to Elect First Woman President

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers September 9 to September 15.

Women cast their ballot at a polling station as Mexico holds a referendum on whether President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador should continue in office, in Tuxla Chico, in Chiapas state, Mexico April 10, 2022. The text reads: "The vote is free and secret".

Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World

May 30, 2023

Australia

Review of Australia’s China Odyssey: From Euphoria to Fear

In Australia’s China Odyssey: From Euphoria to Fear, James Curran charts Australia's fluctuating policy toward China.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in front of Australian and Chines flags.

Blog Post by Elena Collinson Asia Unbound

October 29, 2018

United States

Foreign Policy and the 2018 Midterm Elections

As the U.S. 2018 midterm elections quickly approach, James Carville, Mary Matalin, and Amy Walter discuss the role that foreign policy will play in the Democratic and Republican congressional contest…