A Senate filibuster on the eve of World War I alienated a president, prompted a senator to bring a gun to the Senate floor, ...

Jessica Brandt’s career has fused think tank and government experience. Below, she talked to CFR about the role of technology in foreign policy and how her early experiences shaped her career path.

In February 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to China, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used stops in Hungary and at the Munich Security Conference to argue ...

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Top of the Agenda The United States and Israel’s war with Iran continues to ...

In January 2026, several European leaders visited China to deepen ties with the world’s second-largest economy, China and the European Union began to resolve long-standing electric vehicle disputes, ...

The disastrous aftermath of U.S.-led regime change in Iraq more than two decades ago could be repeated in Iran with an even ...

CFR experts assess the brewing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, following the launch of a joint ...

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Top of the Agenda The war launched by the United States and Israel against ...

In the past decade, militaries worldwide have become involved in domestic politics and public policy formulation at levels not seen since the Cold War. There are multiple reasons for this trend, but ...

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which President George W. Bush launched in 2003 during the deadliest period of the global AIDS crisis, has been central to global efforts to ...

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Top of the Agenda U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday that war with ...

U.S. foreign policy is unlikely to change significantly even if divided government returns to Washington next January.