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- On the Midterm Elections and Their Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, panelists discuss how public opinion, election administration, and shifts in congressional power could shape America’s global posture in the months after the…
- On American Energy Strategy Post-Hormuz · 1 h 16 minIn this episode, panelists explore the uncertain status of U.S. security assurances for the free flow of oil, the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the ramifications of…
- On Combating Human Trafficking · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, panelists discuss cross-sector efforts to combat human trafficking. Host: Rachel B. Vogelstein, Associate Professor of Professional Practice; Director, Women’s…
- A Conversation With President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana · 47 minIn this episode, President John Dramani Mahama discusses Ghana’s development priorities, the country’s role as a regional leader in West Africa, and the future of U.S.-Ghana…
- A Conversation With Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway and President Alexander Stubb of Finland · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway and President Alexander Stubb of Finland discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, Arctic and European security…
- A Conversation With President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of Somaliland · 52 minIn this episode, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi discusses Somaliland’s bid for international recognition and the regional security landscape. Host: Ebenezer Obadare…
- Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados on the Challenges Facing Climate-Vulnerable and Developing Countries · 48 minIn this episode, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados discusses the challenges facing climate-vulnerable and developing countries, including efforts to reform the international…
- On Africa Policy With Tony Elumelu · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, leading African investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu discusses the continent’s evolving role in the global economy, including entrepreneurship as a catalyst…
- On France’s UN Security Council Presidency Priorities · 1 h 4 minIn this episode, Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont discusses France’s priorities as it assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council. Host: Jane Hartley, Chair, Board of…
- Eyewitness to History: Reflections on September 11 · 59 minTitle: Eyewitness to History: Reflections on September 11 In this episode, senior leaders across various sectors reflect on their firsthand experiences of the September 11…
- On Financing the “Missing Middle” to Scale Energy Breakthroughs · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, panelists from CFR’s Climate Realism Initiative discuss Financing the Missing Middle, a collection of policies and strategies to help bridge the gap in private…
- On the Lessons of the 1929 Wall Street Crash · 58 minIn this episode, Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses lessons from the 1929 Wall Street crash, followed by a panel discussion on the present-day risk of a bubble, and how policymakers…
- On AI Policy: Global Stakes, Local Governance · 60 minIn this episode, Margaret Woolley Busse discusses the regulatory environment for artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, with particular focus on its implications at…
- On Pope Leo XIV and Human Dignity in the Age of AI · 57 minIn this episode, Kim Daniels, Michael Baggot, Erin D. Dumbacher, and Brian Green discuss Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence and human dignity. Host: Kim…
- Yechiel Leiter on the U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon Agreement · 1 h 3 minIn this episode, Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter discusses the recent trilateral framework agreement among the United States, Israel, and Lebanon, as well…
- On the State of U.S.-Cuba Relations · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, panelists discuss the impact of U.S. sanctions, the potential for U.S. military action, and the ongoing energy crisis in Cuba. Host: Kezia McKeague, Managing…
- On the Hormuz Crisis and the Global Energy Landscape · 60 minIn this episode, Fatih Birol examines how the Hormuz crisis is reshaping the global energy landscape and explores how countries may increasingly favor domestic energy sources…
- From the Archives: A Conversation With Lindsey Graham · 58 minThis episode revisits a 2011 CFR event featuring U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away at age 71. Host: Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent, ABC News Guests…
- On the Best and Worst Decisions in U.S. Foreign Policy · 52 minIn this episode, panelists discuss the best and worst decisions in U.S. foreign policy as a part of the CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series. Host: Kelebogile Zvobgo…
- On the Gulf After the Iran War · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, panelists discuss the growing economic and security threats facing Persian Gulf countries and the future of U.S. engagement in the region. Host: Karen E. Young…







