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 Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised that his administration would make a “historic effort” to reduce long-running racial inequities in health. Tobacco use—the leading cause of p…

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

Health

How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on 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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March 21, 2025

Trade

Here’s How Countries Are Retaliating Against Trump’s Tariffs

Trade retaliation looms from Canada, China, Mexico, and the European Union in response to U.S. tariffs. Four timelines lay out their responses, and the experience of American soybean farmers in 2018 …

Article by Christopher Shim and Will Merrow RealEcon

May 2, 2024

RealEcon

Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific: An ADB Perspective

As part of the CFR RealEcon Roundtable Series, Scott Morris, vice president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), explained how the ADB supports countries in the Indo-Pacific region amid shifting geop…

Scott Morris speaks at a CFR roundtable event.

Article by Christopher Shim RealEcon

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

April 4, 2025

Trade

What to Know About Trump’s Tariff Authority, Its Cost, and What Comes Next

CFR experts weigh in on President Trump’s raft of new tariffs, including their legality, justification, and effect on U.S. consumers.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order after announcing a plan for tariffs on imported goods during an event Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the Rose Garden at the White House. At right is Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Article by Clara Fong and Diana Roy

April 30, 2025

United States

The Vietnam War Ended Fifty Years Ago Today

The second-longest war in U.S. history began with dreams of quick victory and ended in catastrophe. 

Article by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

January 21, 2025

RealEcon

Tariff Strategies Don’t Cause Inflation, But Trade Wars Do

The Trump administration has lauded tariffs as policy panacea, but rising uncertainty around global trade will make it all the more difficult to bring inflation under control.

Close up shot of the open drawer of a cash till, full of American dollars. Sales assistant giving change to customer

Article by Dr. Christopher W. Smart RealEcon

April 22, 2025

Daily News Brief

Trump’s Criticism of Fed Chair

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. …