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A Conversation with Stephen Harper

Stephen Harper and Robert E. Rubin — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:12:11 -0400

Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper discusses trade and the economy, current and future energy issues, and security concerns.

A Conversation with Lael Brainard

Lael Brainard and Faryar Shirzad — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:06:25 -0400

Lael Brainard, undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Treasury, discusses the outlook for the global economy.

Media Conference Call: Daniel Markey and Cameron Munter

Cameron Munter, Daniel Markey, and Anya Schmemann — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:30:47 -0400

CFR Senior Fellow Daniel Markey, and former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter discuss the elections in Pakistan and the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations.

Media Call: Border Security and U.S. Immigration Policy

Edward Alden, Shannon K. O'Neil, and Robert McMahon — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:41:18 -0400

CFR Bernard L. Schwartz Senior Fellow Edward Alden and CFR Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies Shannon O'Neil talk to CFR.org Editor Robert McMahon about border security and U.S. immigration policy.

Foreign Affairs Media Call: Husain Haqqani on Elections in Pakistan

Husain Haqqani and Gideon Rose — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:39 -0400

Husain Haqqani, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States, discusses the historic elections in Pakistan and their impact on U.S. foreign policy with Foreign Affairs Editor Gideon Rose.

A Conversation with Jeffrey M. Lacker

Jeffrey M. Lacker and Christine Harper — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:26:15 -0400

Jeffrey M. Lacker discusses "too big to fail" protection for financial institutions and credible alternatives to this policy.

Foreign Affairs Media Conference Call: Kenneth Cukier and Michael Flowers on "Big Data"

Michael Flowers, Kenneth Neil Cukier, and Gideon Rose — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:29:18 -0400

Kenneth Cukier, the Economist's data editor, and Michael Flowers, director of New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's Financial Crime Task Force discuss "big data" and its impact on public policy and the world.

A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay

Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and Jerome A. Cohen — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:12:31 -0400

The political successor to the Dalai Lama discusses Tibet.

Media Conference Call: Benn Steil on Federal Reserve Exit Strategy

Benn Steil and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:33:38 -0400

CFR Director of International Economics Benn Steil urges the Federal Reserve to swap mortgage-backed securities with the U.S. Treasury in exchange for Treasury securities, which the Fed can then sell as part of a normal process of monetary tightening as a solution for the prospective challenge of containing inflation, buttressing a collapsed housing market, and normalizing its bloated balance sheet.

"Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in Order"

Richard N. Haass and E.J. Dionne Jr. — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:25:37 -0400

Richard N. Haass discusses his new book, Foreign Policy Begins at Home, in which he puts forward a new foreign policy doctrine of Restoration, where the United States limits its engagement in wars of choice and humanitarian interventions abroad, and focuses on restoring the foundations of its power at home.

Media Conference Call: Michael Levi and Peter Orszag on America's Energy Future

Michael A. Levi, Peter R. Orszag, and Robert McMahon — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:40:54 -0400

CFR Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment and author of The Power Surge Michael A. Levi and former Office of Management and Budget director discuss America's energy future.

Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America's House in Order

Richard N. Haass and George Stephanopoulos — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:18 -0400

HBO History Makers Series with George J. Mitchell

George J. Mitchell and Warren Hoge — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:56:49 -0400

George J. Mitchell discusses his career in government, as part of the HBO History Makers Series.

A Conversation with Dr.Wolfgang Schaeuble

Wolfgang Schaeuble and Carla A. Hills — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:43:54 -0400

Wolfgang Schaeuble discusses the financial market regulation and current state of the European Union.

A Conversation with Michele Flournoy

Michèle Flournoy and Peter Ackerman — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:29:54 -0400

Michèle Flournoy discusses U.S. defense policy and strategy as well as broader international security challenges.

A Conversation with Helen Clark

Helen Clark and George Rupp — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:38:27 -0400

Helen Clark discusses the 2013 Human Development Report, The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World. The report identifies more than forty developing countries that have done better than expected in human development in recent decades, with their progress accelerating markedly over the past ten years

U.S. Special Operations Forces

Anya Schmemann, Linda Robinson, and Lieutenant General Frank Kearney — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:59:26 -0400

Linda Robinson discusses the future of U.S. special operations forces.

The Future of the Arctic: A New Global Playing Field

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson and Scott G. Borgerson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:55:22 -0400

Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson discusses the international economic, environmental, and security implications of a changing Arctic region.

Lessons and Legacy of the Iraq War

Susan Chira, Richard K. Betts, Michael Mandelbaum, and Dennis Ross — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:31:57 -0400

Experts discuss what lessons the military learned during the Iraq war, and how the war in Iraq will influence future policy making.

Film Screening: "Manhunt"

Greg Barker, Nada Bakos, Peter Bergen, Philip Mudd, and Fareed Zakaria — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:27:25 -0400

A panel of experts discuss the new HBO documentary film, Manhunt, which details the hunt for Osama bin Laden.

The Future of U.S. Space Policy

Scott Pace, Robert Walker, and James Fallows — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:01:36 -0400

Scott Pace and Robert Walker discuss U.S. space program budget cuts, the indefinite cancellation of U.S.-government-sponsored human space exploration, and the rise of private sector activity in the area.

A Conversation with Assistant Secretary of State Andrew J. Shapiro

Andrew J. Shapiro and Celina B. Realuyo — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:30:35 -0400

Assistant Secretary Shapiro discusses the integration of diplomacy and defense in meeting national security challenges.

A Conversation with Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd and Robert E. Rubin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:44:29 -0400

Kevin Rudd, former prime minister and foreign minister of Australia, discusses the refocusing of U.S. interests in Asia, particularly looking at the future of U.S.-Chinese relations.

Media Conference Call: Shannon K. O'Neil and Arturo Sarukhan on U.S.-Mexico Relations

Arturo Sarukhan, Shannon K. O'Neil, and Gideon Rose — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:09:53 -0400

CFR Senior Fellow Shannon K. O'Neil and former Mexican ambassador to the United States Arturo Sarukhan discuss the future of U.S.-Mexico relations with Foreign Affairs editor Gideon Rose.

Media Conference Call: Ryan Crocker and Daniel Markey on Pakistani Elections

Anya Schmemann, Ryan Crocker, and Daniel Markey — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:01 -0400

Former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan Ryan Crocker and CFR Senior Fellow Daniel Markey discuss the upcoming elections in Pakistan and the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations.

Economic Prospects for the Eurozone

Willem H. Buiter and J. Tomilson Hill — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:25:20 -0400

Willem H. Buiter, chief economist at Citigroup, discusses break-up risk, sovereign debt restructuring, bank creditor bail-ins, debt mutualization, austerity, and growth in the Eurozone.

Natural Capital: Are Resources Scarce or Sustainable?

Blake Clayton, Geoff Dabelko, Greg Stone, and Juliet Eilperin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:53:52 -0400

Blake Clayton, Geoff Dabelko, and Greg Stone discuss natural capital accounting and valuing ecosystem services as key components in promoting sustainable natural resource management, while noting the role of technology in overcoming perceived natural resource scarcity. This meeting is part of the Global Resources, the U.S. Economy, and National Security symposium, sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations and Conservation International.

Congo Update

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Tony Gambino, and Ben Rawlence — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:45:05 -0400

Often referred to as one of the deadliest and most forgotten wars, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has yet to see a lasting peace in over a decade. Mvemba Dizolele, Tony Gambino, and Ben Rawlence discuss the long history of the Congo, the roadblocks to a sustainable framework agreement, and recommendations for the United States and regional players moving forward.

Conservation and Sustainability: The Role of the Private Sector

Donna A. Harman, Beth Keck, David T. Perry, and Theodore Roosevelt IV — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:38:04 -0400

Donna A. Harman, Beth Keck, and David T. Perry discuss efforts taken by their respective organizations to achieve environmental and sustainability goals along their global supply chains, citing social and ethical imperatives as primary drivers. This meeting is part of the Global Resources, the U.S. Economy, and National Security symposium, sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations and Conservation International.

Scarcity and Security in Africa

Jendayi Frazer, Juergen Voegele, Gary Weir, and Harry Broadman — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:01:04 -0400

Jendayi Frazer, Juergen Voegele, and Gary Weir flesh out the drivers of scarcity and security challenges related to natural resources in Africa, focusing on natural resource management. This meeting is part of the Global Resources, the U.S. Economy, and National Security symposium, sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations and Conservation International.