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The Role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.
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DwayneThu, 15 Oct 2026
The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.
A U.S. Air Force reconnaissance flight photographed evidence that the Soviet Union was installing nuclear-armed ballistic missiles in Cuba, touching off the Cuban Missile Crisis.
A few observations explain what is likely to happen on Election Day 2026 and why it matters.
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is pleased to announce a transformative $15 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation to strengthen and expand the Blavatnik Internship Program. Including both endowment and current-use support, this generous commitment more than doubles the foundation’s original investment in the program and builds on its remarkable success. “We hope […]
A closer look at the impact of China’s currency on China’s export growth.
CFR President Michael Froman analyzes Europe’s changing posture toward China and Russia, and how that mirrors what the U.S. approach used to be.
The career and political thought of Peter Thiel undermine Francis Fukuyama’s famed but fragile “End of History” thesis—which the author sought to shore up in his new memoir. Originally published at Project Syndicate
Washington’s sudden decision to open talks with Myanmar’s government grants further legitimacy to an authoritarian regime and is unlikely to deliver access to rare earths.
The Trump administration has scaled back efforts to limit foreign disinformation and misinformation in U.S. elections even as Russia, China, and Iran continue to push secret influence campaigns.
Seven candidates are vying to succeed António Guterres as the United Nations’ tenth leader since 1946. Who are they, how are they selected, and what challenges will they face in the role?
Self-regulation of the AI industry can be effective. But ensuring safety, security, and public trust will require collaboration with major stakeholders, including the U.S. government.
A foiled hijacking and an approaching election have put Israel in a reflective mood three years after October 7, even as its security doctrine hardens and its international isolation grows.
This week, Rebecca Patterson bids adieu to cohost Sebastian Mallaby as he departs for San Francisco to undertake a new book that will give a behind-the-scenes perspective on Dario Amodei and Anthropic. In honor of the occasion, the hosts check in on the accuracy of their forecasts so far this year, from France’s bond market […]
We Discuss: Mentioned on the Episode: “Executive Order 13848: Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election,” The White House “Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company That Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interests,” U.S. Department of Justice
As Americans worry about affordability, the midterm elections could be a referendum on the Trump administration’s tariffs and trade policy.
2026 Annual Report
The Council—through its experts, content, convenings, and outreach—continued to inform U.S. engagement with the world throughout the year, as illustrated below and across this annual report.
Latin America’s largest democracy will hold a runoff presidential election on October 25. Experts say the result could reshape Brazil’s regional and international relations.
As the next presidential election looms, anxiety about the Nigerian president’s physical condition is growing.
CFR President Michael Froman reflects on the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks on southern Israel, and how the Middle East has changed since.