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Making Sense of Midterm America
The midterm elections will have ramifications for U.S. foreign policy.
Article by Richard Haass November 10, 2022 Renewing America
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How Much Influence Does Iran Have in Iraq?
Iran has built considerable political clout in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. Its wide sphere of influence could be expanding, raising domestic tensions and alarming U.S. policymakers.
In Brief by Kali Robinson October 18, 2022
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Lessons From History Series: The Legacy of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
In early 1947, Harry Truman announced that the United States would give assistance to countries under threat from authoritarian forces. Later that year, George C. Marshall addressed Harvard University on the urgent need to help European recovery. In the year that followed the Marshall plan was enacted. Please join our panelists as they discuss the legacy of the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine seventy-five years later and the lessons to be learned for U.S. foreign policy today. The Lessons From History Series uses historical analysis as a critical tool for understanding modern foreign policy challenges by hearing from practitioners who played an important role in a consequential historical event or from experts and historians. This series is made possible through the generous support of David M. Rubenstein.
Virtual Event by Timothy Garton Ash, Mary Elise Sarotte and Benn Steil October 3, 2022
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Waiting for Thermidor: America’s Foreign Policy Towards Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran may be on an accelerated schedule for revolutionary decay, at least if compared to the USSR.
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Why “Reforming” the United Nations Security Council is a Bad Idea
President Biden has embraced "reforms" of the United Nations Security Council that are impractical and would undermine U.S. interests.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams September 23, 2022 Pressure Points
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The President's Inbox Episodes by Topic
A comprehensive list of each episode of The President's Inbox organized by topic.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay September 1, 2022 The Water's Edge
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TPI Replay: China’s Domestic Challenges, With Ian Johnson
Ian Johnson, CFR’s Stephen A. Schwarzman senior fellow for China studies, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss economic, political, and demographic developments within China.
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TWNW Special: What to Read and Listen to This Summer (Rebroadcast)
In this special episode of The World Next Week, Heather A. Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon to discuss the books they recommend reading, the books they’re looking forward to reading, and the podcasts they’re listening to for fun this summer. (This is a rebroadcast.) Read more about Jim, Bob, and Heather’s picks on Jim’s blog, The Water’s Edge.
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Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense
Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and the mainland. And Taiwan has the potential to be a flash point in U.S.-China relations.
Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland August 3, 2022
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What Is U.S. Policy on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
The United States has long tried to negotiate a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but several factors, including deep divisions between and within the parties and declining U.S. interest in carrying out its traditional honest-broker role, hurt the chances of a peace deal.
Backgrounder by Kali Robinson July 20, 2022
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The "Two-State Solution" as Panacea Never Fades Away
President Biden showed strong support for Israel during his recent visit, but never explained how the "two-state solution" would be possible without damaging Jordanian and Israeli security.
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 15, 2022 Pressure Points
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7/7 CFR Virtual Press Briefing: Previewing Biden's Trip to the Middle East
ROBBINS: Thanks so much. Hi. I’m Carla Robbins. I’m a senior fellow here at the Council, and I also run a master’s program at the City University of New York and I am a fallen journalist. Anyway, …
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The Time is Ripe to Reset U.S.-Saudi Relations.
Article by Richard Haass June 14, 2022
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Oil Dependence and U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States’ dependence on oil has long influenced its foreign policy. U.S. oil development spans three major periods: the rise of oil as a commodity, beginning in 1850; the post–World War II age of geopolitical competition; and the post–Cold War era of deregulation and diversification. Most recently, Russia’s war with Ukraine has aggravated geopolitical tensions and revived the debate about U.S. energy independence.
Timeline by Mohammed Aly Sergie, Kevin Lizarazo and Jeremy Sherlick June 14, 2022
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The World Next Week: What to Read and Listen to This Summer
The annual summer entertainment recommendations from The World Next Week podcast.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay June 10, 2022 The Water's Edge