Moldova has written a playbook for defeating hybrid warfare, and it is one that others can learn from, writes Linda Robinson.

Congress last renewed AGOA in 2015. The program’s fate, especially given the recent shift towards a high-tariff trade policy, is unclear, experts say. Here's what to know ⬇️

The United States will need to reframe climate adaptation as a pragmatic policy that can bridge partisan divides and earn the support of everyday Americans, argues CFR expert @tombollyky.bsky.social.

On September 22, Jerome Cohen, a long-time fellow at the CFR and a life member since 1977, passed away at the age of 95. CFR President Michael Froman and several others honor his work, his effect on their lives, and his enduring legacy ⬇️

CFR expert Ebenezer Obadare sat down to discuss how he continues to challenge himself, what young people intent on studying Africa should focus on, the benefits of teaching abroad, why he loves visiting the U.S. Capitol, and more. Read the full interview ⬇️

The Committee to Protect Journalists reported in February that Israel was responsible for 70% of reported journalist killings worldwide last year, and estimated that 203 have been killed since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. See how violence against the press is a rising trend worldwide ⬇️

"The LDP could count on its identity as the experienced ruling party to attract voters. Now it must also demonstrate that it has the ideas and the energy to transform how Japan is governed," writes Sheila A. Smith.

The Trump administration recently informed Congress that the United States is in a formal “armed conflict” against drug cartels it has labeled as “unlawful armed combatants.” Get the latest from our global conflict tracker ⬇️

Without real external adjustment it will soon become clear, to paraphrase one of the Argentine president’s idols, that the problem with Mileism is you eventually run out of other people’s money, write Brad Setser and Stephen Paduano.

The National Guard is a special part of the U.S. military that answers to both state governors and the president. While it began as a “strategic reserve,” the guard has come to play an important role in domestic and overseas operations. Learn more ⬇️

Reforming the interconnection process is essential to ensuring grid reliability and affordable energy prices, especially as domestic electricity demand continues to grow, write Mia Beams and Davis Recht.

Michelle Gavin argues that major powers competing for influence in Africa, including the United States, Russia, and China, will have to change the way they do business, as growing dissatisfaction and desire for change spreads throughout the continent ⬇️

Zero nuclear enrichment is no longer solely an American position, and it will isolate the Iranian regime even further at a volatile time in the Middle East, argues Ray Takeyh.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria should free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and declare blasphemy laws in the country unconstitutional, writes Ebenezer Obadare.

"Racing toward a myth is not sound policy. Instead, the country’s primary goal must be rapidly scaling practical AI applications—improvements that meet government needs and deliver real efficiencies today and tomorrow," write Michael C. Horowitz and Lauren Kahn.

The U.S.-India relationship could rebound in the near term if defense cooperation continues, a trade deal is reached, and the new U.S. ambassador is able to facilitate a Trump-Modi call or meeting in the coming months, writes Ishaan Thakker.

Despite the president’s remarks criticizing global efforts to address climate change, other countries will pursue a clean energy transition or—like China—use the U.S. retreat to their advantage, writes Alice Hill.

The United States has historically been the largest donor to the United Nations. President Trump has reduced U.S. funding, withdrawn from major agencies, and scaled back the country’s involvement in UN initiatives. Here's what to know ⬇️

The choices the United States makes now could decide whether it retains the ability to shape space access and governance or relinquishes that role to its competitors, argue Andrew Hanna and Kathleen Curlee.

Michelle Gavin in "The Age of Change" explores growing dissatisfaction and desire for change as the political through line emerging within Africa. Get your copy today ⬇️

Michael Werz is the senior advisor for North America and multilateral affairs to the Munich Security Conference. He sat down with CFR to discuss his interest in studying changing societies and the uniqueness of Washington, DC’s political culture ⬇️

CFR President Michael Froman shares his key takeaways from the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, which took place in New York City ⬇️

The UN General Assembly could clarify whether common ground still exists for global health multilateralism, write Tom Bollyky and Chloe Searchinger for Think Global Health.

Over the two centuries since Colombia’s independence, the relationship between Washington and Bogotá has as at times been strained by U.S. intervention, Cold War geopolitics, and the war on drugs. Explore our timeline ⬇️

The State Department's strategy seems to recognize the enduring bipartisan support among the American people for long-standing U.S. global health goals, write Stephanie Psaki, Prashant Yadav, Elena Every, and Thomas J. Bollyky for Think Global Health.

"The UN Charter has steered the world through numerous crises in the past. A new and modern interpretation of the document will help leaders address the growing number of existential global challenges that they now face," writes David J. Scheffer.

The 2009 determination that greenhouse gases endanger Americans empowers the government to regulate six of greenhouse gases. CFR experts discuss the potential consequences of the Trump administration’s efforts to rescind this powerful regulation ⬇️

Many of the actions that Trump has lauded from the first six months of his second term are intended to destroy the presumption of international cooperation on which the United Nations is based, writes Esther Brimmer.

The Fed reached consensus on its interest rate decision, with only Trump’s latest appointee dissenting. Opinions about future cuts diverge, however. Learn more with CFR expert Roger W. Ferguson Jr. and Maximilian Hippold.

While dodging scrutiny of its own record, the Trump administration has not foregone criticizing human rights abuses in other countries—albeit on a selective and politicized basis, write Catherine Powell, Beth Van Schaack, and Desirée Cormier Smith.

"Trump’s supporters at home and abroad no doubt cheered what they heard. But his words likely did little to move other world leaders," writes James Lindsay.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call last Friday for the second time this year. CFR President Michael Froman and CFR expert Rush Doshi break down the issues at stake, and the high-level planning that goes into presidential phone calls ⬇️

"NATO chased away the jets a week after shooting down Russian drones in Poland. These incidents add to a troubling trend," writes @maxboot.bsky.social.

📅 NOW Canadian Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social is discussing Canada's foreign policy priorities and the new global economy. Tune in below ⬇️

Thailand’s parliament has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, former leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, as the country’s new prime minister—but he may not be able to maintain his position for long, writes Josh Kurlantzick.

China and Russia have expanded trade and defense ties over the past decade, but they’re not formal allies. Experts say Russia’s war in Ukraine could be a turning point in the relationship. Here's what to know:

Since the end of World War II, the United Nations has served as the world’s leading international body dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation. Explore our timeline for the full history ⬇️

The United States and South Africa's troubles run deep enough that official relations are unlikely to improve in the near future, writes Michelle Gavin.

It will likely only become more difficult to reverse the fallout of these policy decisions on the United States’ relations with its closest allies, writes Josh Kurlantzick.

President Trump’s tariffs have been a profound shock to the global trade rules, writes Brad Setser.

Following an illustrious diplomatic career, John Sawers became the chief of the United Kingdom intelligence service, MI6. He sat down with CFR to talk about the importance of overseas postings and what it’s like to run a spy agency ⬇️

The U.S. Supreme Court should preserve the separation of powers by affirming that President Trump cannot usurp Congress’ constitutional authority to set tariff levels, writes John K. Veroneau.

Over the past 15 years, China has increasingly become the dominant military power in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia, write Josh Kurlantzick and Annabel Richter.

The U.S. administration’s trade policy toward two normally stalwart allies puts defense ties at risk, as both Canberra and Wellington openly consider foreign policy shifts away from dependence on Washington, writes Josh Kurlantzick.

Drawing on social media research of the irreverent, funny, and defiant political conversations happening across Africa, Michelle Gavin covers the demographic and political transformations underway across Africa. Get your copy of "The Age of Change" today:

Bolstered by joint military exercises and deepening ties between defense leaders, China’s growing share of arms exports to Southeast Asia and South Asia has contributed significantly to its growing influence in the two regions. Read more:

Beyond mere economics, U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy is proving to have troubling effects on the United States’ strategic, defense, and geopolitical relationships with Australia and New Zealand. Read more from Joshua Kurlantzick:

The UN80 Initiative, a plan to restructure the United Nations, aims to make it more agile in responding to global challenges—but its proposed budget cuts and agency consolidations have drawn scrutiny. Here’s a rundown ⬇️

The post-World War II rules-based international order is increasingly being tested as nations like Russia, Israel, and even the United States take unilateral military actions that sidestep global norms, argues CFR President Mike Froman.

"President Trump’s tariffs have been a profound shock to the global trade rules. They have generated enormous volatility in measured trade flows," Brad W. Setser writes.