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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. military appears to be surfacing their concerns about the risks involved in sustaining a lengthy conflict with Iran.

The idea of middle powers banding together was first put forth by Carney at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. It marked a watershed moment in contemporary international relations ...