June 10, 2025
Public Health Threats and PandemicsVaccination campaigns have nearly eradicated some of the most deadly and transmissible diseases. In a rising tide of vaccine hesitancy, however, outbreaks are cropping up again.
June 11, 2025
United StatesFormer U.S. ambassadors and IAF alumni reflect on the challenges of representing American interests amid rising authoritarianism, strained alliances, and shifting trade and security priorities—as wel…
May 14, 2025
United StatesThe World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…
June 12, 2025
United StatesPlease join us for a livestreamed discussion on the future of the World Bank and lessons learned from Mr. Banga's distinguished career to open the 2025 National Conference Speaker Ajay Banga Pre…
May 1, 2025
United StatesFounder and CEO of AlphaGeo Parag Khanna discusses the rapidly evolving geopolitical system, how to comprehensively compare countries according to metrics that matter, and how ranking the stability o…
January 10, 2025
Foreign PolicyDonald Trump will reenter the White House to face a world racked by historic conflicts and humanitarian crises, but the United States, fueled by its economic strength, remains uniquely poised to infl…
May 2, 2025
Censorship and Freedom of ExpressionA mounting number of conflicts, coups, and authoritarian advances has worn down media freedoms worldwide. Watchdog groups say threats even in countries that have long defended media rights pose worr…
May 2, 2025
Asia ProgramThai authorities arrested U.S. academic Paul Chambers, who faces a possible sentence of 15 years.
June 5, 2025
Monetary PolicyCFR’s Global Monetary Policy Tracker compiles data from 54 countries around the world to highlight significant global trends in monetary policy. Who is tightening policy? Who is loosening policy? And…
April 22, 2025
Asia ProgramSingapore's ruling party faces domestic and economic headwinds ahead of upcoming elections.