Inside CFR Events (Video)

A Conversation with Stephen Harper

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:22:59 -0400

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

A Conversation with Lael Brainard

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:55:48 -0400

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

A Conversation with Jeffrey M. Lacker

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:55:41 -0400

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

A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:45:06 -0400

The political successor to the Dalai Lama discusses Tibet.

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

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:51 -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.

HBO History Makers Series with Paul Volcker

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:49:19 -0400

Paul Volcker discusses the U.S. economy and his career.

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

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:58:41 -0400

CFR President Richard N. Haass discusses his new book, Foreign Policy Begins at Home.

HBO History Makers Series with George J. Mitchell

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:19:46 -0400

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

Lessons from Emerging Markets

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:17:14 -0400

Joyce Chang, Richard H. Clarida, and Peter B. Henry discuss how emerging markets have responded to the global recession of 2008–2009 and potential lessons for developed countries.

A Conversation with Dr. Wolfgang Schauble

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:30:12 -0400

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

A Conversation with Michele Flournoy

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:00:25 -0400

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

A Conversation with Michele Flournoy

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:00:25 -0400

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

The Future of the Arctic: A New Global Playing Field

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:38 -0400

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

Film Screening: "Manhunt"

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:32:46 -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

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:41 -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.

The Future of U.S. Space Policy

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:41 -0400

A Conversation with Helen Clark

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:52:00 -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.

A Conversation with Helen Clark

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:52:00 -0400

The Lessons and Legacy of the Iraq War

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:24:08 -0400

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

A Conversation with Andrew J. Shapiro

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:00:22 -0400

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

A Conversation with Kevin Rudd

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:45:02 -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.-China relations.

Evolution of the IMF in the Global Financial System

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:58:04 -0400

David Lipton discusses the evolution of the IMF in the global financial system.

Economic Prospects for the Eurozone

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:43:06 -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.

Congo Update

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:09:25 -0400

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.

Direct Connection: Global Resources, the U.S. Economy, and National Security

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:00 -0400

Harrison Ford, Richard N. Haass, and Peter Seligmann discuss the concept of sustainability as an integrated approach that encompasses economic, social, and environmental concerns, and how security is directly connected to environmental issues. 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.

Conservation and Sustainability: The Role of the Private Sector

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:15:25 -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.

Government Efforts to Promote Conservation and Sustainability: Are They Working?

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:45:47 -0400

Stewart Patrick, Tebelelo Seretse, and Katherine Sierra discuss sustainability and conservation achievements, citing promising models of sub-global efforts and Botswana's work in incorporating conservation values into its governance and culture. 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.

A Conversation with Richard L. Engel

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:31 -0400

Richard L. Engel discusses how natural resources and environmental considerations are incorporated into global threat assessments, noting that climate change is a national security game changer. 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

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:45:17 -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.

Natural Capital: Are Resources Scarce or Sustainable?

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:15:39 -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.

A Conversation with Kerri-Ann Jones

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:00:56 -0400

Kerri-Ann Jones discusses the work that the State Department is doing internationally to aid conservation efforts. 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.

A Conversation with Senator Carl Levin

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:04 -0400

Carl Levin discusses U.S. defense policy and ongoing national security concerns.

The History and Future of Guerrilla Warfare

national@cfr.org (Council on Foreign Relations) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:15:04 -0400

Max Boot discusses his new book, Invisible Armies: An Epic History of Guerrilla Warfare From Ancient Times to the Present, as part of the Pritzker Military Library Presents series.