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The Hauser Symposium

About the Meeting Series

These CFR meetings are made possible by the generous support of CFR member Rita E. Hauser.

Rita E. Hauser is a retired senior partner at the New York City law firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.

The meetings include the following:
 

Events

Brazil

Brazil and the World
Brazil plays a pivotal role on the global stage as a top ten economy, a leading democracy, and the dominant steward of the Amazon. A founding member of the BRICS, the country holds the 2024 G20 presidency and will host the United Nations climate summit in 2025. Experts from CFR and elsewhere examined Brazil’s current political, economic, and social opportunities and challenges, its evolving role in the world, and the decisive role it could play in combatting climate change. This event was made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation.

Virtual Event with Matias Spektor, Natalie Unterstell, Patricia Campos Mello, Otaviano Canuto, Monica de Bolle, Monica de Bolle, Luisa Palacios, Bruna Santos, Oliver Stuenkel, Brian Winter, Ricardo Zuniga, Somini Sengupta, Kellie Meiman Hock and Arthur M. Rubin March 6, 2024 Latin America Studies Program

Asia

The Future of India
India has emerged as a major global power capable of shaping events beyond South Asia. Experts from CFR and elsewhere examined the future of India and how the country’s economic trends, domestic politics, and foreign relations have affected its rise and viability as a critical international actor.  Click here to download the full agenda for the symposium.  This event is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation. Members may invite a guest to this symposium. ZOOM LOG-IN INFORMATION: Session One: “India’s Economic Rise—Continued Ascent or Turbulence Ahead?” 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. (EST) Zoom Meeting ID: 822 3976 8558 Zoom Password: 2023hauser Numerical Passcode (for dial-in ONLY): 3109191337 Session Two: “India’s Democracy—Resilient or Endangered?”  1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m. (EST) Zoom Meeting ID: 872 9900 5680 Zoom Password: 2023hauser Numerical Passcode (for dial-in ONLY): 6358635415 Session Three: “Indian Foreign Policy in an Era of Geopolitical Competition” 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) Zoom Meeting ID: 854 0627 4482 Zoom Password: 2023hauser Numerical Passcode (for dial-in ONLY): 9603236685

Virtual Event with Alyssa Ayres, Robert D. Blackwill, Pravin Krishna, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Lisa Mitchell, Aseema Sinha, Arvind Subramanian, Ashley J. Tellis, Ashutosh Varshney, Ravi Agrawal, Bobby Ghosh and Seema Mody March 2, 2023 Asia Program

China

Hauser Symposium: China’s Domestic Evolution
CFR scholars and experts from think tanks and academia examined China’s domestic transformation and how the country’s demographic trends, COVID policies, and economic prowess have affected its rise and sustainability as a global power.  This event was made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation.

Virtual Event with Yuen Yuen Ang, Yuen Yuen Ang, Yen-hsin Alice Cheng, Yen-hsin Alice Cheng, Wang Feng, Wang Feng, Yanzhong Huang, Yanzhong Huang, Ian Johnson, Ian Johnson, Daniel Mattingly, Daniel Mattingly, Carl Minzner, Carl Minzner, Scott Rozelle, Scott Rozelle, Yun Sun, Yun Sun, Nicholas Eberstadt, Nicholas Eberstadt, Rana Foroohar, Rana Foroohar, W. Ian Lipkin and W. Ian Lipkin March 23, 2022 Asia Program

Climate Change

Investing in a Sustainable Future Symposium
The Investing in a Sustainable Future virtual symposium was held on March 9 and 10, 2021. The event convened experts to examine how financial markets currently assess climate risk, as well as potential measures to ensure better incorporation of climate considerations. Keynote speaker Larry Fink of BlackRock discussed how investors and businesses can adapt to the challenges posed by a changing climate. Presented as part of the Rita Hauser Annual Event, the symposium was made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation

Virtual Event with Laurence D. Fink, Alice C. Hill, Carolyn Kousky, Anne Van Praagh, Helima Croft and Mark R. Tercek March 9, 2021 Renewing America

Democracy

The Future of Democracy Symposium
This symposium will convene CFR scholars and experts from think tanks and academic institutions to examine the state of democratic governments around the world, the roles of economics, identity, and technology in empowering or undermining democracy, and what steps governments can take to protect and promote democracy at home and abroad. This symposium is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation.

Event with Thomas Carothers, J. Bradford DeLong, Michelle Gavin, John B. Judis, Shanthi A. Kalathil, Joshua Kurlantzick, Adrienne LeBas, Matthias Matthijs, Shannon K. O'Neil, Catherine Rampell, Laura M. Rosenberger, Adam Segal, Thomas Shannon Jr., Dan Slater, Deborah Amos, John C. Bussey, Carol A. Giacomo, Gary Rosen and Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran April 8, 2019

Middle East and North Africa

Afghanistan: Endless War?

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Panelists look at America's longest war and examine strategies for how to bring it to an end.

Event with Alyssa Ayres, Carlotta Gall, Cameron P. Munter and Barney Rubin April 12, 2018

Iran

The Iran Fault Line

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Panelists address Iran's influence in Syria, Iraq, and the Gulf and offer ideas on how to counter Tehran's efforts.

Event with Faysal Itani, Karen E. Young, Nussaibah Younis, Ray Takeyh and Glenn Kessler April 12, 2018 Middle East Program

Middle East and North Africa

Historical Perspectives on the Middle East

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For this event, the panel discusses the past, present, and future of the Middle East. 

Event with Lisa Anderson and Howard Eissenstat April 11, 2018

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