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A Conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Richard N. Haass — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:03:54 -0400

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses U.S. diplomatic relations.

Resumption of Direct Middle East Peace Talks

Robert Danin and Bernard Gwertzman — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:01:27 -0400

Robert Danin, fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations answers questions about the resumed direct Middle East peace talks in this conference call.

The Debate over the Proposed Park51 Community Center in Downtown Manhattan

Daisy Khan and Irina A. Faskianos — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:36:44 -0400

Daisy Khan discusses the national and international implications of the debate surrounding the proposal to build a community center and mosque near the World Trade Center site.

Media Conference Call: Defining Success in Afghanistan

Stephen Biddle and Gideon Rose — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:33:17 -0400

CFR Senior Fellow Stephen Biddle and Foreign Affairs Managing Editor Gideon Rose discuss the way forward in Afghanistan.

A Conversation with Henry Odein Ajumogobia

Henry Odein Ajumogobia and Princeton N. Lyman — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:35:07 -0400

Nigerian Foreign Minister Henry Odein Ajumogobia discusses the challenges and prospects of Nigeria at 50, and the strengthening of Nigeria's bilateral partnership with the United States.

A Conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu and Richard N. Haass — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:46:04 -0400

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses prospects for a peace settlement and Israel's security concerns, as well as the challenges presented by Iran.

President Obama's Upcoming Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Robert Danin and Gideon Rose — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:45:13 -0400

Gideon Rose, Managing Editor of Foreign Affairs discusses with Robert Danin, CFR fellow for Middle East and Africa studies, points of interest in the upcoming meeting betwen President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship 60th Anniversary Event: Sustaining Journalism in the Digital Age

John Harris, Vijay Ravindran, Vivian Schiller and Alberto Ibarguen — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:17:24 -0400

This event is part of CFR's commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship in the 2009-2010 programming year.

The World Trade Organization and the Global Economic Crisis

Pascal Lamy and Gail D. Fosler — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:11:15 -0400

Pascal Lamy discusses how the global trading system helped to stabilize the global economic crisis and how it can do more.

Transnational Organized Crime as a Threat to Peace and Security

Antonio Maria Costa, M. Cherif Bassiouni and Stewart M. Patrick — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:43:13 -0400

This meeting is part of the International Institutions and Global Governance program and the Roundtable Series on the United States and the Future of Global Governance, and is made possible by a generous grant from the Robina Foundation.

More Money than God: Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite

Sebastian Mallaby and Jessica P. Einhorn — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:00:27 -0400

Wealthy, powerful, and potentially dangerous, hedge-fund moguls have become the stars of twenty-first-century capitalism. Their weekend mansions are fodder for "Vanity Fair" photographers; their potential to cause chaos preoccupied authorities even before the recent financial cataclysm. Based on unprecedented access to the industry, including three hundred hours of interviews and binders of internal documents, "More Money Than God" tells the inside story of hedge funds' origins in the 1960s and 1970s, their explosive battles with central banks in the 1980s and 1990s, and finally their role in the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. Join Sebastian Mallaby for a discussion of the book and the role of hedge funds in the financial system.

U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:42:07 -0400

The CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force report on U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula assesses current U.S. policy toward both North and South Korea. The report identifies three essential elements of an internationally coordinated response to the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear development effort: first, denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and an approach that attempts to resolve rather than simply manage the issue; second, regional cohesion, enabled by close U.S.-South Korea relations; and third, China's cooperation and active engagement.

A Conversation with Michel Kazatchkine, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Michel Kazatchkine and Peter Navario — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:11:53 -0400

This meeting was part of the the Future of U.S. Development Assistance for HIV/AIDS and Global Health Roundtable Series.

"For Neda" - Film Screening and Discussion

Haleh Esfandiari, Antony Thomas and Glenn Kessler — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:40:52 -0400

This new documentary illuminates the larger story of political struggle in Iran by focusing on the life of Neda Agha-Soltan, the woman whose death during last year's protests drew international attention. Following the screening please join Haleh Esfandiari and Antony Thomas for a conversation focusing on the film and its broader implications.

Implications of Japan's Prime Minister's Resignation

Sheila A. Smith and Jayshree Bajoria — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:12:59 -0400

Sheila Smith discusses implications of Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's resignation on June 2.

India’s Rise and the Future of the U.S.-India Relationship

William J. Burns and David R. Ignatius — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:37:15 -0400

On the eve of this year’s U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue, Undersecretary Burns discusses the state of the bilateral relationship and its importance for meeting the global challenges of the twenty-first century.

The John B. Hurford Memorial Lecture: The Future of NATO

Madeleine K. Albright and Richard N. Haass — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:48:15 -0400

Dr. Albright will discuss the new recommendations and analyses of the Group of Experts on NATO's New Strategic Concept, including how NATO governments can further transform the Alliance, and the twenty-first century challenges and opportunities the Alliance will face.

International Competitiveness and Education: A Conversation with Arne Duncan

Arne Duncan and John DeGioia — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:30:32 -0400

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks about the importance of education to U.S. global competitiveness.

A Conversation with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President, Republic of Liberia

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Mark Whitaker — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:22:57 -0400

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia, discusses the state of Democracy in Western Africa and the progress she has made as the head of the Liberian state.

A Conversation with Charles F. Bolden, Jr., NASA Administrator

Charles F. Bolden, Jr. and Ralph J. Cicerone — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:17:28 -0400

Each year, the Council invites members to bring their guests of high school-age and older to a special "Daughters and Sons" meeting. These events feature topics and speakers with cross-generational appeal. This spring, as NASA prepares to retire its space shuttle program, join NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr., for a discussion of the intersection of space, technology, and U.S. foreign policy.

HBO History Makers Series with Thomas J. Ridge

Thomas J. Ridge and Joseph A. Klein — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:03:48 -0400

The Home Box Office History Makers Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in international relations.

Panel II: Global Security Institutions: The Nonproliferation Regime

Graham Allison, Nobuyasu Abe and Abdul S. Minty — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:37:13 -0400

On May 19, 2010, the International Institutions and Global Governance (IIGG) program held a multisession, half-day symposium on the implications of rising powers for global governance. This event was made possible through generous support from the Robina Foundation.

Panel I: Global Economic Governance: Progress and Prospects in The G-20, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank

Wed, 19 May 2010 16:20:30 -0400

Panel III: Keynote Address by James Steinberg

James B. Steinberg and Karen J. DeYoung — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:02:54 -0400

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg says U.S. diplomacy, through institutions and bilaterally, has led to new momentum in pressuring Iran to end its uranium enrichment program.

Russia-U.S. Relations

Vladimir Yakunin — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:35:01 -0400

Vladimir Yakunin will discuss Russian-U.S. relations and the "reset" policy, Russia's economic recovery and plans for modernization, and Russian-European relations in a time of economic uncertainty.

HBO History Makers: A Conversation with Ted Turner

Ted Turner, David G. Bradley and Daniel L. Schorr — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:16:36 -0400

Concentrating on his distinguished career in business, media, and philanthropy, Mr. Turner will share personal anecdotes and reflect on larger lessons for innovation and international relations. In collaboration with the Council on Foreign Relations, the Home Box Office History Makers Series sponsors speakers whose contributions made a prominent impact at a critical juncture in history.

Sovereign Debt Problems in Advanced Industrial Countries

Willem Buiter and Michael J. Elliott — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:58:54 -0400

Citigroup's Chief Economist Willem Buiter discusses the future of sovereign debt in the wake of the crisis in Greece.

How Women Are Transforming the Middle East

Isobel Coleman and Richard N. Haass — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:55:29 -0400

In "Paradise Beneath Her Feet," Isobel Coleman shows how Muslim women and men are fighting back with progressive interpretations of Islam to support women's rights in a growing movement of Islamic feminism. Dr. Coleman argues that these efforts are critical to bridging the conflict between those championing reform and those seeking to oppress women in the name of religious tradition.

International Criminal Law Enforcement: Rule of Law, Anti-Corruption, and Beyond

Lanny A. Breuer and Mark F. Brzezinski — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:00:34 -0400

Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer discusses international law enforcement of corruption and bribery.

China's Expanding Naval Power

Robert D. Kaplan and Gideon Rose — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:52:19 -0400

Robert Kaplan discusses the topic of his article in the May/June 2010 isse of Foreign Affairs, the geography of China and the rise of its navy.