A new CFR Task Force report highlights America's opportunity to lead the next wave of tech innovation. Investments in AI, quantum, and biotechnology are necessary to stay ahead as China gains ground, finds the Task Force.

North Korea’s provision of arms and personnel to Russia shows no signs of abating, write Molly Carlough and James Kennedy. https://t.co/ARZS8yRevL

“[President Donald] Trump criticized the Obama ‘apology tour’ and said America does not apologize. On the other hand, he values an apology,” says Ruti G. Teitel, Ernst C. Stiefel professor of comparative law and codirector of the Center for International Law at New York Law

As researchers decipher how GLP-1s affect mental health, experts worry access is outpacing the scientific investigation, writes Charissa Egger for @ThinkGlobalHlth. https://t.co/xKskBE0PF3

“The court is a criminal court. It looks back at evidence of past crimes. That’s what it’s there for,” says CFR expert David J. Scheffer. Scheffer discusses the limits of international tribunals and transitional justice mechanisms. He emphasizes that courts and truth commissions

This video sketch follows black cats wandering through the desert at night as strange UFOs glide overhead. Beams of light sweep across the landscape, turning the quiet scene into something mysterious and otherworldly. I love mixing the familiar with the surreal—cats, desert

COP30, the 2025 UN climate summit, was held late last month in Belém, Brazil. "The Belém summit was not a total failure, insofar as it did manage to reach a consensus agreement. But even the headline commitments were lackluster," writes Lindsay Iversen. https://t.co/FNbfZTuCPZ

"Not every vaccine can be easily reformulated or repackaged. Prioritization is therefore needed, beginning with vaccines where change is most feasible, cost effective, or urgently required," write @Prof_Yadav_SCM and Orin Levine for @ThinkGlobalHlth.

CFR President @MikeFroman sits down with CFR Senior Fellow Elliott Abrams to discuss the prospect of the Trump administration pursuing regime change in Venezuela. Read their conversation below ⬇️ https://t.co/Jw8GLIqrhZ

The Trump administration recently released its much-anticipated National Security Strategy. CFR regional and conflict experts discuss the implications of the new security doctrine, which could reorient the United States’ approach toward the world. https://t.co/plfbGaZ3CG

"There is a good reason Mark Kelly and the other lawmakers felt compelled to warn service members not to carry out illegal orders," writes CFR expert @MaxBoot for @PostOpinions.

North Korea’s provision of arms and personnel to Russia shows no signs of abating, write Molly Carlough and James Kennedy. https://t.co/ARZS8yRevL

China instituted its One-Child Policy in 1979 as a national instrument to control population growth and drive GDP per capita increases. The consequences of this policy profoundly affected the status of Chinese women in education, marriage, and more, write Tahina Montoya and

"The risks of this Japan-China confrontation should not be underestimated. It is not simply another spat. The United States will need to ensure this crisis does not escalate and will want to help find a way out of the current tensions," writes Japan expert Sheila A. Smith.

Is America cracking down on narco-corruption — or playing favorites? Critics say the U.S. talks tough but drops cases, cuts deals, and sends criminals back when politics demand it. Defenders argue leaders like Bukele have stabilized the region and deserve support. Watch Will

Disputes between China and its neighbors, including the Philippines and Vietnam, in the South China Sea have intensified in recent decades. Trace the history of China's maritime disputes: https://t.co/GtPMllKpra

The UN authorization of a new security mission in Haiti marks an escalation in efforts to curb surging gang violence. Aimed at alleviating a worsening humanitarian crisis, its militarized approach has nevertheless raised concerns about repeating mistakes from previous

🎧 On this episode of The President's Inbox podcast, @HillmanJE sits down with @JamesMLindsay to discuss the steps the U.S. government should take to protect and support American firms developing critical new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and

Immigrants have long played a critical role in the U.S. economy, filling labor gaps, driving innovation, and exercising consumer spending power. But political debate over their economic contributions has ramped up under the second Trump administration. https://t.co/V5vrfaQ8sL

The Trump administration is characterizing the signing of a peace deal between President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame as a historic diplomatic triumph. "Unfortunately, it appears to be a triumph of wishful thinking,"

"The Middle East is ultimately no place for idealism and lofty ambitions. It is, instead, a place for power and realism—which makes it perfect for this U.S. president," argues Ray Takeyh.

Erin D. Dumbacher's enduring fascination with the legacy of the Cold War nurtured an interest in nuclear policy. Now, she she is the Stanton nuclear security senior fellow at CFR. Read about how her unorthodox start, her advice on switching careers, and how geography can