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Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security: A World Free of Nuclear Weapons: Illusion or Possibility

Mohamed ElBaradei and Richard N. Haass — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:10:13 -0500

Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks about the current nuclear situation, threats to stability, and ways to further promote nonproliferation.

CFR-Politico Online Chat on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan

Max Boot and Fred Barbash — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:27:06 -0500

Max Boot, CFR senior fellow for national security studies, discusses U.S. strategy in Afghanistan online with Politico readers.

Media Conference Call: CFR Scholars Return from AfPak Region

Max Boot, Daniel Markey and Robert McMahon — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:48:33 -0400

Following a visit to the AfPak region, CFR Senior Fellows Max Boot and Daniel Markey discuss the prospects for Afghanistan's stability and give their recommendations for U.S. foreign policy in South Asia.

Russia Update: Is the Reset Working?

Stephen F. Cohen, Dimitri K. Simes, Celeste A. Wallander and David A. Andelman — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:27 -0400

Stephen Cohen, Dmitri Simes, and Celeste Wallander discuss Russia during the meeting Russia Update: Is the Reset Working? held at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York City.

Afghanistan: Defining the Possibilities

John F. Kerry and David E. Sanger — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35:13 -0400

Senator John Kerry (D-MA) speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations, Washington D.C. on Afghanistan.

Global Economic Trends: The Business of Aid

R. Glenn Hubbard, Lars H. Thunell and Roger Leeds — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:51:08 -0400

The private sector is recognized as the engine of economic growth, and growth is recognized as a key condition for poverty alleviation. But effectively promoting private investment in the developing world has proven to be a major challenge for those in the field. R. Glenn Hubbard and Lars H. Thunell discuss the relationship between foreign aid and local business in the developing world.

China 2025: Keynote III: The U.S. and China in 2025

Kurt M. Campbell and Randy Schriver — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:32 -0400

In his closing keynote address, Assistant Secretary Of State For East Asian And Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell discusses the History of US-China relations, and considers how strategic interests and relations may progress in the future.

China 2025: Keynote II: China’s Economic Future

Stephen S. Roach and Elizabeth C. Economy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:26 -0400

Stephen S. Roach on the future of China's economy and what it means for the rest of the world, as part of the Council on Foreign Relations' China 2025 conference.

China 2025: Keynote I: China’s Rise: Strategic Implications for Asia

Aaron L. Friedberg and Simon Tay — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:09:08 -0400

Aaron L. Friedberg, keynote speaker of the China 2025 Conference, on the implications of China's rise.

China's Security Future

Maryanne Kivlehan-Wise, James C. Mulvenon, Mark Stokes and Randy Schriver — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:32:46 -0400

Maryanne Kivlehan-Wise, James Mulvenon, and Mark Stokes discuss China's security future.

China 2025: Panel II: China Goes Global

Evan A. Feigenbaum, Michael A. Levi, Adam Segal and David Shinn — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:55 -0400

A panel discussion on China's global rise, as part of the Council on Foreign Relations China 2025 Conference.

China 2025: Panel I: Challenges from Within: Emerging Domestic Challenges

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:59:36 -0400

A panel of China experts evaluates China's domestic challenges.

China 2025: Opening Remarks

Elizabeth C. Economy, Randy Schriver and Kay King — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:35:18 -0400

Elizabeth Economy and Randall Schriver introduce the Council on Foreign Relations Conference on China 2025.

Session I of a Council On Foreign Relations Symposium on Pandemic Influenza: Science, Economics and Foreign Policy

Arnold Monto, Peter Palese, Lone Simonsen, Jon Cohen and Laurie A. Garrett — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:20 -0400

Session I of the Council On Foreign Relations Symposium Pandemic Influenza: Science, Economics and Foreign Policy. Subject: The Science

Session III of a Council On Foreign Relations Symposium on Pandemic Influenza: Science, Economics and Foreign Policy

John Lange, Helen Branswell and Laurie A. Garrett — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:30:20 -0400

Session III of a Council on Foreign Relations Symposium on Pandemic Influenza: Science, Economics And Foreign Policy. Subject: Foreign Policy

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics: The Global Financial Crisis: Causes and Consequences

Alan Greenspan and Peter G. Peterson — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:03:21 -0400

Former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board Alan Greenspan outlines the causes of the financial crisis and what the outcomes have been, including large fiscal deficits and new financial reforms.

International Antitrust Law And Policy: Opportunities For Greater Convergence

Christine A. Varney and Bart Friedman — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:28:20 -0400

Christine A. Varney, assistant attorney general for antitrust at the U.S. Department of Justice, speaks about the need for regulation of price fixing and clear punishments for antitrust violations.

Pakistan: Beyond The War On Terror

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Judy C. Woodruff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:54:04 -0400

Pakistan Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi discusses U.S.-Pakistan relations and examines critical political, economic, and security issues in the region.

A Conversation with Ashton B. Carter

Ashton B. Carter and Lynn E. Davis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:35:49 -0400

Ashton B. Carter discusses the Obama administration's assessment of defense resources and priorities, and DOD's shifting relationships with Capitol Hill and the business community.

A Conversation with Assunção Afonso dos Anjos

Assuncao Afonso dos Anjos and Vincent A. Mai — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:28:33 -0400

Assunção Afonso dos Anjos, the minister of external relations for the Republic of Angola, speaks about Angolan development and U.S.-Angolan relations.

New York Meeting: Muammar al-Qaddafi

Muammar al-Qaddafi and Richard N. Haass — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:53:09 -0400

Libyan President Muammar al-Qaddafi discusses Libya's relations with the world and states his position on terrorism, nuclear security, and Israeli-Palestinian affairs.

U.S. Policy Toward Afghanistan

Stephen Biddle and Kim Barker — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:11:25 -0400

Stephen Biddle and Kim Barker discuss U.S. strategy in Afghanistan in light of the release of General McChrystal's Afghan strategy report.

A Conversation with Viktor Yushchenko

Viktor Yushchenko and Peter Ackerman — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:54:18 -0400

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko discusses political, economic, and social changes in Ukraine.

Media Conference Call: Ray Takeyh and James Lindsay Discuss Iran, Nonproliferation

Ray Takeyh, James M. Lindsay and Bernard Gwertzman — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:10 -0400

Ray Takeyh and James M. Lindsay discuss Iran and nonproliferation.

Meeting with His Excellency Lee Myung-bak

Lee Myung-Bak and Robert E. Rubin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:55:22 -0400

President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak details U.S.-Korean relations including matters such as security and trade.

This meeting was cosponsored with the Asia Society and the Korea Society.

Achieving a Deal on Climate Change: A European Union View on Copenhagen

José Manuel Barroso, Lloyd C. Blankfein and Kay King — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:47:14 -0400

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso speaks about the economic, moral, and environmental effects of climate change and the steps the European Union is taking to address this challenge.

Previewing Pittsburgh: The G20 and the Global Economy

Edwin Truman, David Wessel and Charles H. Dallara — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:56 -0400

Edwin Truman and David Wessel discuss the upcoming G-20 summit and give us a preview of what we can expect to see in Pittsburgh.

Deadlock in Global Climate Negotiations and the Upcoming UN Copenhagen Summit

Michael A. Levi and Robert McMahon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:33:52 -0400

CFR Senior Fellow Michael A. Levi and CFR.org Editor Robert McMahon discuss the deadlock in global climate negotiations and the upcoming UN Copenhagen Summit in December 2009.

Reporting From Closed Societies

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:19:16 -0400

A panel of foreign correspondents discuss the challenges of reporting from closed societies at the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship 60th Anniversary Event.

Session One: War Zones: The Changing Environment For Foreign Correspondents

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:05:58 -0400

Council on Foreign Relations fellows discuss the role of the foreign correspondent in covering war zones at the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship 60th Anniversary Event.