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2025 National Conference On-the-Record LivestreamsSelect sessions of the 2025 National Conference will be available via livestream. No registration is required.
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Letter to a Young AfricanA warning about soldiers in power, and the folly of cutting off one’s nose to spite the face.
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The Cult of TraoréRather than a beacon of hope, Burkinabè tyrant Ibrahim Traoré is a pointer to everything that is wrong with the continent.
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Tropical VibesThe leader of the free world appears to have contracted the third-term virus.
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Hauser Symposium: The Axis of AutocraciesIn recent years, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have deepened their cooperation, raising concerns about an emerging “Axis of Autocracies” challenging U.S. global leadership. From military support and weapons transfers to economic backing, these alliances are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. This symposium will examine the extent of their collaboration, its global implications, and how the United States should respond to the threats it poses to U.S. national security. Click here to view the full agenda. This Hauser Symposium is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation. If you wish to attend 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 hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
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Ten Most Significant World Events in 2024As 2024 comes to a close, here are the ten most notable world events of the year.
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Ten Elections to Watch in 2025Numerous countries will hold elections in 2025. Here are ten to watch.
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Alliance of Autocracies: Part 3While the “big four” autocratic powers dominate attention, a broader and increasingly interconnected network of authoritarian states poses an equally significant but underappreciated threat to global stability.
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Alliance of Autocracies Part 2: Understanding How the Broader Network CollaboratesThe growing global network of authoritarian regimes collaborates to bolster each other’s power and undermine democratic governance.
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The New, Broader Alliance of AutocraciesAs a growing alliance of autocratic states deepens its cooperation to challenge democracies worldwide, its expanding influence remains largely overlooked by policymakers.
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The Axis of Autocracies Challenge, With Jennifer Kavanagh and Andrea Kendall-Taylor (Election 2024, Episode 7)Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow and director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the nature and significance of growing cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This episode is the seventh in a special TPI series on the U.S. 2024 presidential election and is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Women This Week: María Corina Machado Leads Protests in VenezuelaWelcome 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 July 27 to August 2.
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Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a PetrostateVenezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.
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This Is How Maduro Could Lose ControlAutocrats have fumbled rigged elections in the past. Here’s why Venezuela’s might be next.
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The Islamic Republic’s Power CentersWho calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.