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President-Elect Masoud Pezeshkian campaigned as a moderate regarding issues such as the hijab law and nuclear negotiations, but the regime is unlikely to allow any sweeping changes.
Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.
NATO
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Three critical audiences will be eyeing this week’s summit in Washington closely: Ukraine, the U.S. Congress, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
The transatlantic alliance has passed a remarkable milestone after years of most members not spending enough on defense. But what if more is needed?
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark discusses transatlantic cooperation, Russia's war in Ukraine, and her priorities for the NATO Summit in Washington.
Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
United Kingdom
While July 4 elections are likely to end with Labour beating the Conservatives, voters can expect closer ties with Europe and a stronger emphasis on defense regardless of who wins.
The United Kingdom appears poised for a political shift in response to deep economic concerns, but its foreign policy priorities are likely to remain consistent.
Japan
Russia’s expanding security ties with North Korea raise weighty foreign policy questions for Japan and complicate the geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
The new defense treaty demonstrates a growing closeness between the two pariah states that is likely to make the rest of the world uneasy.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
The transatlantic alliance has begun to connect its traditional security interests in Europe with the geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, including tensions between China and Taiwan.
Israel
In a visit in June, I found a somber mood and many doubts about the current national leadership.
Israel has made eliminating the threat from the Gaza-based militant group a central war aim, but it’s not entirely clear at what point that condition will be met.
Election 2024
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden lost his debate to former President Donald Trump and perhaps much more.
Events
Jay Shambaugh discusses U.S.-China macroeconomic engagement and dialogue with Chinese leadership on overcapacity and economic imbalances.The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. This meeting is also part of CFR’s China Strategy Initiative.For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
CFR experts discuss the results of presidential elections in France and the United Kingdom, as well as what to expect from the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, DC.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece discusses the nation's strategic defense efforts and opportunities for security cooperation in the Mediterranean.
Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark discusses transatlantic cooperation, Russia's war in Ukraine, and her priorities for the NATO Summit in Washington.
Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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