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.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 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.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Health

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

This interactive examines how nationwide bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as proposed by the Biden administration on April 28, 2022, could help shrink the racial gap on U.S. lung cancer death rates.

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Health

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

China Strategy Initiative

Securing America: Key Authorities Under the Defense Production Act

Four points framed Dr. Doshi’s remarks to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. First, China is an ambitious and formidable competitor unlike any the United States h…

Testimony by Rush Doshi May 22, 2025 China Strategy Initiative

China Strategy Initiative

Securing America: Key Authorities Under the Defense Production Act

Four points framed Dr. Doshi’s remarks to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. First, China is an ambitious and formidable competitor unlike any the United States h…

Testimony by Rush Doshi May 22, 2025 China Strategy Initiative

China

Daughters and Sons Guest Event: Panda Diplomacy—China's Soft Power in Black and White

Far beyond cultural exchange, pandas have long served as instruments of Chinese soft power. Panelists will discuss the history and strategic use of “panda diplomacy,” what it means to host a panda, and how symbolic gestures can shape bilateral ties and influence international relations. Members are encouraged to include their high school- or college-age children or grandchildren in this event. All members are welcome to attend. The conversation portion of this meeting is on the record. The question-and-answer portion of this meeting is not for attribution, meaning that participants are free to make use of the information shared at the meeting but may not attribute any quotes or content to any speakers or participants. Use of personal recording devices and cameras is prohibited. CFR reserves the right to take or use photographs for its own use. 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. The Daughters and Sons meeting series is made possible by generous endowment support from The Marc Haas Foundation and the Stanley S. Shuman Family Foundation.

Virtual Event with Bryan Amaral, Rush Doshi, Melissa Songer, Jennifer Griffin and Brandie Smith May 27, 2025 Asia Program

China

Daughters and Sons Guest Event: Panda Diplomacy—China's Soft Power in Black and White

Virtual Event with Bryan Amaral, Rush Doshi, Melissa Songer, Jennifer Griffin and Brandie Smith May 27, 2025 Asia Program

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September 12, 2024

United States

A Conversation With U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discusses the future of multilateralism and U.S. commitments to reforming the United Nations Security Council to be more inclusive, representative, and legitimate.

.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield holds a news conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, N.Y., U.S.

Virtual Event by Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Elise Labott

September 17, 2024

Russia

The Russia Challenge, With Liana Fix and Thomas Graham (Election 2024, Episode 1)

Liana Fix, a fellow for Europe at CFR, and Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at CFR, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the future of U.S. policy toward Russia and the risks posed by heigh…

Russian and U.S. flags at the United States Mission in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 10, 2022. Denis Balibouse/Reuters

Podcast by James M. Lindsay, Liana Fix, and Thomas Graham The President’s Inbox

February 6, 2024

Iran

U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, With Ray Takeyh and Robin Wright

Ray Takeyh, the Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle East studies at CFR, and Robin Wright, a contributing writer and columnist for the New Yorker, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the …

President Joe Biden on February 2, 2024, attends the transfer of the remains of three U.S. service members killed five days earlier in a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan.

Podcast by James M. Lindsay, Ray Takeyh, and Robin Wright The President’s Inbox

May 30, 2025

Daily News Brief

Russia’s Advances in Ukraine

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning. …

Emergency workers extinguish fires in the debris of a private house that was destroyed in a Russian rocket strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Markhalivka, Kyiv region, Ukraine, May 25, 2025.

Article by CFR.org Editors

May 28, 2025

Asia Program

China’s Industrial Policy Drives Boom in Eldercare Robots

China's eldercare robots push prioritizes economic growth and industrial policy over eldercare needs.

Post by Carl Minzner Asia Unbound

December 20, 2018

United States

Great Power Rivalry with Tom Wright

Tom Wright joins Jim Lindsay to discuss great power rivalries and challenges to the U.S.-led international order.

Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Thomas Wright The President’s Inbox

October 3, 2023

Russia

Getting Russia Right, With Thomas Graham

Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how U.S.-Russia relations have evolved since the Cold War.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2021.

Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Thomas Graham The President’s Inbox

June 5, 2025

India

U.S.-India Divergence and Convergence on Defense Operationalization Concepts

The United States and India have developed a strong defense partnership in recent years, especially in relation to China. However, they have major differences to bridge: how much to spend on defense,…

India's "Akash" missiles, mounted on a truck, are displayed during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2020. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain

Article by Sameer Lalwani China Strategy Initiative

September 15, 2023

Sustainable Development Goals (UN)

A Vision for Sustainable Development With Linda Thomas-Greenfield

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses the Sustainable Development Goals, avoiding the cynicism trap, and ways the United States and the United Nations can work toget…

Linda Thomas-Greenfield testifies on Capitol Hill

Virtual Event by Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Juju Chang

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