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A Conversation With Dr. Shashi TharoorShashi Tharoor discusses the Pahalgam attack, the launch and objectives of Operation Sindoor, and the subsequent political and security developments arising from these events.Please note there is no virtual component to the meeting. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: The India-Pakistan CrisisThe military clash between nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir has given way to a tenuous ceasefire.
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A Political Breakthrough?Is the nascent consensus on state police in Nigeria a political ruse or a giant step towards true federalism in the country?
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Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security
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The Palestinian Authority Continues to Teach Hate and to Reward TerrorThe Palestinian Authority has violated new promises to stop teaching hate in its school textbooks and stop rewarding terrorists for their crimes.
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Iran’s Support of the Houthis: What to KnowIranian support has boosted the military prowess of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, helping them project force into the Red Sea. Ramped up U.S.-led attacks on the group raise the prospect of military escalation with Iran.
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Will the Shake-up in Syria Undermine the Fight Against ISIS?The United States appears intent on keeping its counterterrorism alliance with the Kurds in post-Assad Syria despite the strains it is causing with ally Turkey.
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Conflicts to Watch in 2025U.S. foreign policy experts rank the thirty global conflicts that could most significantly affect the United States in 2025.
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Media Briefing: What's Next for Syria After AssadCFR experts discuss the latest news out of Syria, including what the fall of Bashar al-Assad means for the future of the country and the wider region.
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Assessing a Year of War in the Middle EastA year after Hamas’s devastating October 7 attack, Israel faces a seven-front war and deepening divisions between its military and Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire. This joint symposium between CFR and the Institute for National Security Studies (Israel) will bring together a broad range of regional and military experts to reflect on a year of war in the Middle East and how the change in U.S. administrations could shape evolving regional dynamics. The sessions will cover the present state of the war in Gaza, the future of Middle East peace processes, and U.S. strategy towards Iran. Click here to download the full agenda for the symposium. Members may bring a guest to this symposium.
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Addressing Entities of Particular Concern: Non-State Actors and Egregious Violations of Religious FreedomEbenezer Obadare's testimony before the United States Committee on International Religious Freedom addresses how Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent non-state actors commit religious freedom violations across Central Africa and the Sahel, and what U.S. policy response should be.
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Iran’s Revolutionary GuardsThe IRGC is one of the most powerful organizations in Iran, conceived as the principal defender of the 1979 revolution, and now a critical link to Islamist militant groups violently opposed to Israel and the United States.
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Understanding the Threats to U.S. Election Security in 2024Despite widespread concern that foreign interference and generative AI would pose major threats to the 2024 election, the greatest risks emanate from rising domestic extremists and diminishing domestic trust.
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Misogynoir in Today’s America: Exploring the History of the Racist, Sexist Attacks on Kamala HarrisIn what ways are sexist and racist tropes being used by the Trump campaign to characterize Harris in the presidential election?
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What Is Hezbollah?The Iran-backed Shiite militia was considered the most powerful non-state group in the Middle East, but an Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in 2024 has considerably weakened it.
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The Threat of Regional Military Expansion in the Middle EastPanelists discuss the latest updates regarding the conflict in the Middle East, the risks of wider escalation, and the role of the United States. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is part of the Twenty-Ninth Annual Term Member Conference. All CFR members are invited to attend this session virtually.