The Council in 2020: Year in Review
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The Council in 2020: Year in Review

December 16, 2020 11:00 am (EST)

The Council in 2020: Year in Review
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A global pandemic, elections, civil unrest, and much more. The year 2020 was like no other. Take a look back at how the Council on Foreign Relations brought together renowned experts and leaders to unpack one of the most challenging times for the United States and the world.

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2020 in Review

Ten Good Foreign Policy News Stories in 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, here are ten positive stories on the foreign policy front that happened in the past year. 

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2020 in Review

Ten World Figures Who Died in 2020
Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

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2020 in Review

Ten Foreign Policy Notables Who Died in 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, here are ten influential U.S. foreign policy figures who passed away this year. 

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