Council on Foreign Relations

Experts discuss recent terrorist attacks that have unsettled cities in Europe, and lessons to be learned to prevent future attacks around the world.

Experts present the findings of the 2016–2017 Council of Councils Report Card and discuss implications for global cooperation.

Experts examine how the media industry is adapting to the changing information landscape, from traditional news sources to social and digital platforms, and the effects of these changes on how the public receives their news and analyzes U.S. foreign policy.

Experts discuss the most important flashpoints in international affairs for the current administration.

Experts discuss the changing role of the media within this administration and beyond and how the media should proceed to cover the Trump presidency. 

Following a welcome message by James Lindsay, Calvin Sims, in conversation with Mira Patel, launch the 2017 Conference on Diversity in International Affairs with a keynote address about leadership, mentorship, and diversity in international affairs.

John Campbell, CFR's Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies, discusses the Boko Haram in Nigeria case study from Model Diplomacy, politics and security in West Africa and the Sahel, and governance in South Africa, as a part of the Model Diplomacy Instructors Conference Call series.

Model Diplomacy is a free educational product from CFR that uses role-play to demonstrate the challenges of shaping U.S. foreign policy in an interconnected world.

One hundred years ago this month, the United States declared war on Germany and thereby entered World War I. Experts discuss why the United States entered "the Great War," the consequences it had for American society and foreign policy, and what lessons it holds for Americans going forward.

Angel Gurría provides his perspective on the crucial need to deliver on present and future water challenges around the world, and advocates for water as a driver of sustainable growth and development.

Arun Jaitley discusses the status of India’s economy, its relationship with the United States, and its place in the world economy.