Council on Foreign Relations.
American think tank on foreign policy
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Al Jazeera and the Council on Foreign Relations are tracking US policy regarding regional drug cartels.Some support1 report
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CFR tracks conflicts in the Middle East, while George Beebe spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation about war risks related to the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.Some support2 reports
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Jamieson Greer spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations regarding trade policy, noting that tariffs remain in place despite continental trade pacts.Well supported12 reports
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Iran's actions are threatening global trade routes, a topic discussed following the recent meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations.Some support1 report
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Mia Amor Mottley addressed the Council on Foreign Relations on September 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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Danah Boyd, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, published a new book through the University of Chicago Press.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Examination of views held by Donald Trump's voters.Some support2 reports
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Trump imposed duties on steel and aluminum on April 2, 2018, citing Council on Foreign Relations data, while noting China's response was symbolic.Some support1 report
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Elite organizations including the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and World Economic Forum are implicated in global governance structures under scrutiny due to the Jeffrey Epstein files.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Council on Foreign Relations and Apollo Global Management share influential circles of leadership and associates.Some support1 report
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PBS and the Council on Foreign Relations shared influence in media and policy discussion.Some support2 reports
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George W. Bush and Helmut Kohl were involved in early NATO expansion talks, with policy views informed by think tank advice.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Trump attacks Canada over trade and tariffs, while Beyer's staff cites Council on Foreign Relations data regarding Canadian aluminum imports.Some support33 reports1 development inside
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A senior fellow discussed the current state of the U.S. economy, noting that business acumen is needed to handle the national debt.Some support2 reports
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Philip D. Reed and others join the Council on Foreign Relations in new senior fellow and leadership roles.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Edward Fishman is appointed as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.Some support1 report
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Kevin K.F. Chen has been reported to hold senior roles at Morgan Stanley and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.Some support1 report
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Academic research published by Routledge examines China's use of armed coercion.Some support1 report
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Bipartisan support for military and financial aid packages for Ukraine is underway, though concerns are rising about the diminishing availability of new aid commitments.Well supported9 reports
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Ballotpedia reviewed primary sweep data while commentary highlighted how foreign policy affects the political climate.Some support2 reports
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Climate scientists James Hurrell and Alice Hill discuss weather disasters affecting Northern California and Texas.Some support3 reports
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CFR is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization. The district was located in the city of Baltimore.Some support2 reports
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Visa Inc., Council on Foreign Relations, and the International Monetary Fund released data concerning global inflation rates.Some support1 report
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CFR uses Gramsci's ideas to critique policy, while Barbara Boyd discusses Gramsci's influence on DSA strategy.Some support2 reports
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Elliott Abrams, a Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, discussed U.S. policy regarding Iran's nuclear programme.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Council on Foreign Relations (CoFR) released an analysis detailing Iran's strategic shifts and capabilities.Some support2 reports
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The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a symposium featuring global economic leaders, including Janet Yellen and Gina Raimondo, to discuss various perspectives on job security.Some support2 reports
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The Council on Foreign Relations and the Brookings Institution are currently providing expert advice on various foreign policy issues.Some support1 report
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An aid program originated from a Kansas farmer, which was subsequently dismantled by Trump's administration, leading to commentary from a Council on Foreign Relations fellow.Some support1 report
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Linda Robinson are involved with the Council on Foreign Relations as a board member/featured speaker and senior fellow/author.Some support1 report
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CFR launched an initiative connecting leading foreign policy institutes, featuring a public session anchored by Sumi Somaskanda.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Al Jazeera and the Council on Foreign Relations cited earlier reports regarding US military bases.Some support1 report
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Around Council on Foreign Relations this week
News at the entities that move Council on Foreign Relations most-
Donald Trump Mentioned togetherThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Council on Foreign Relations
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield StructuralHigh-level discussions involving the UN, Mia Mottley, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield address climate vulnerability and global economic challenges.Moves Council on Foreign Relations
Connections
The 40 strongest of 96, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
danah boyd Structural
Danah Boyd is a current member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Henri Barkey Structural
Henri Barkey holds the functional role of senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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David Hart Structural
David Hart holds the formal position of Senior Fellow for Climate and Energy at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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McGuire Structural
McGuire serves as a senior fellow for the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Rush Doshi Structural
Rush Doshi holds an affiliated membership within the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Brad Setser Structural
Brad Setser serves as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Linda Robinson Structural
Linda Robinson serves as a Senior Fellow and author for the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Sebastian Mallaby Structural
Sebastian Mallaby serves as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
CFR consistently tracks, analyzes, and comments on the policies and political actions of Donald Trump.
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Edward Fishman Structural
Edward Fishman holds a leadership role as an expert and director at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Alice Hill Structural
Alice Hill serves as a climate risk expert at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Elliott Abrams Shared context
A holds the functional role of Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at B.
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Chris McGuire Structural
Chris McGuire holds the formal position of Senior Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield Structural
A serves on the board of B and speaks on its behalf, indicating a formal governance and platform dependency.
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David Sacks Structural
David Sacks holds a formal fellowship position for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Michael Froman Structural
Michael Froman serves as the President of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Michael C. Horowitz Structural
Michael C. Horowitz holds a directing program role within the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Ronald Lamola Structural
Ronald Lamola participated in a discussion hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Antonio Gramsci Operational
CFR utilizes Antonio Gramsci's intellectual framework to inform its policy critiques.
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Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Structural
Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran is a participant in the Council on Foreign Relations' David Rockefeller Studies Program.
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Brookings Institution Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for their shared function of advising on foreign policy issues.
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CNBC Mentioned together
CNBC reports findings and research published by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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National Counterterrorism Center Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in the context of post-9/11 security and global threat landscapes.
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Anthropic Mentioned together
Both Anthropic and the Council on Foreign Relations are mentioned as being involved in AI policy discussions.
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Department of Government Efficiency Mentioned together
CFR fellows commented on policy issues regarding aid and budget cuts.
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Congress Mentioned together
Council on Foreign Relations published a resolution that ranked Congress's foreign policy decisions as the worst.
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George W. Bush Mentioned together
George W. Bush's policy views were informed by advice and research produced by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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PBS Mentioned together
PBS and the Council on Foreign Relations are noted for their shared influence in media and policy discussions.
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Jeffrey Epstein Structural
Jeffrey Epstein served as a board member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Houthis Mentioned together
The Council on Foreign Relations provided an explainer detailing the historical origins of the Houthis movement.
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Visa Inc. Mentioned together
Visa Inc. utilizes global inflation data provided by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Georgetown University Mentioned together
The two organizations are co-mentioned as shared professional environments, linked by a key individual holding dual appointments.
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Peru Mentioned together
The Council on Foreign Relations has historically focused its research and monitoring on the political leadership and developments within Peru.
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Europe Mentioned together
CFR focuses its research and publications on matters pertaining to Europe.
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Baltimore City Public Schools Transactional
A former employee of Baltimore City Public Schools was hired by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Apollo Global Management Mentioned together
The two organizations share influential circles, leadership, and associates within their respective spheres of operation.
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Joseph Cirincione Mentioned together
Cirincione holds a membership role within the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Mia Mottley Shared context
Mia Mottley addressed an issue while participating in an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Barack Obama Mentioned together
A president of the Council on Foreign Relations served in the administration of Barack Obama.
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Jamie Dimon Mentioned together
Jamie Dimon participated in a discussion hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- Al Jazeera and the Council on Foreign Relations are tracking US policy regarding regional drug cartels.
- CFR tracks conflicts in the Middle East, while George Beebe spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation about war risks related to the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Iran's actions are threatening global trade routes, a topic discussed following the recent meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Mia Amor Mottley addressed the Council on Foreign Relations on September 25, 2026.
- Danah Boyd, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, published a new book through the University of Chicago Press.
- Examination of views held by Donald Trump's voters.
- Trump imposed duties on steel and aluminum on April 2, 2018, citing Council on Foreign Relations data, while noting China's response was symbolic.
- The Council on Foreign Relations and Apollo Global Management share influential circles of leadership and associates.
- PBS and the Council on Foreign Relations shared influence in media and policy discussion.
- George W. Bush and Helmut Kohl were involved in early NATO expansion talks, with policy views informed by think tank advice.
August 2026
5 events- Trump attacks Canada over trade and tariffs, while Beyer's staff cites Council on Foreign Relations data regarding Canadian aluminum imports.
- A senior fellow discussed the current state of the U.S. economy, noting that business acumen is needed to handle the national debt.
- Edward Fishman is appointed as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Kevin K.F. Chen has been reported to hold senior roles at Morgan Stanley and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Academic research published by Routledge examines China's use of armed coercion.
July 2026
4 events- Ballotpedia reviewed primary sweep data while commentary highlighted how foreign policy affects the political climate.
- Climate scientists James Hurrell and Alice Hill discuss weather disasters affecting Northern California and Texas.
- CFR is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization. The district was located in the city of Baltimore.
- Visa Inc., Council on Foreign Relations, and the International Monetary Fund released data concerning global inflation rates.
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June 2026
13 events- Jamieson Greer spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations regarding trade policy, noting that tariffs remain in place despite continental trade pacts.
- Elite organizations including the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and World Economic Forum are implicated in global governance structures under scrutiny due to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Philip D. Reed and others join the Council on Foreign Relations in new senior fellow and leadership roles.
- Bipartisan support for military and financial aid packages for Ukraine is underway, though concerns are rising about the diminishing availability of new aid commitments.
- CFR uses Gramsci's ideas to critique policy, while Barbara Boyd discusses Gramsci's influence on DSA strategy.
- Elliott Abrams, a Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, discussed U.S. policy regarding Iran's nuclear programme.
- The Council on Foreign Relations (CoFR) released an analysis detailing Iran's strategic shifts and capabilities.
- The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a symposium featuring global economic leaders, including Janet Yellen and Gina Raimondo, to discuss various perspectives on job security.
- The Council on Foreign Relations and the Brookings Institution are currently providing expert advice on various foreign policy issues.
- An aid program originated from a Kansas farmer, which was subsequently dismantled by Trump's administration, leading to commentary from a Council on Foreign Relations fellow.
- Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Linda Robinson are involved with the Council on Foreign Relations as a board member/featured speaker and senior fellow/author.
- CFR launched an initiative connecting leading foreign policy institutes, featuring a public session anchored by Sumi Somaskanda.
- Al Jazeera and the Council on Foreign Relations cited earlier reports regarding US military bases.