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Inequality

A Conversation with Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State

A discussion with Ambassador Rao Gupta on women’s political representation, violence against women, and new U.S. policy initiatives to advance gender equality and UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

Blog Post by Linda Robinson May 6, 2024 Women Around the World
Sexual Violence

Women This Week: Reparations for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Ukraine

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 27 to May 3.

Blog Post by Noël James May 3, 2024 Women Around the World
United States

What Is the CHIPS Act?

Extraordinary U.S. government incentives are proving popular with many large chipmakers, but it is too early to tell how much of the semiconductor industry can be lured back to the United States.

In Brief by Michelle Kurilla April 29, 2024

Experts in this Topic

Jared Cohen

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Rush Doshi

Senior Fellow for China and Indo-Pacific Studies and Director of the Initiative on China Strategy

James P. Dougherty

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Business and Foreign Policy

Kat Duffy

Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy

Jendayi E. Frazer

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Africa Studies

Gordon M. Goldstein

Adjunct Senior Fellow

Raymond W. Kelly

Distinguished Visiting Fellow

Catherine Powell

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy (ON LEAVE)

Adam Segal

Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program (ON LEAVE)

A. Michael Spence

Distinguished Visiting Fellow

Tarah Wheeler

Senior Fellow for Global Cyber Policy

Biotechnology

Bernard L. Schwartz Annual Lecture on Economic Growth and Foreign Policy With Tony Coles

Drawing from his distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry, Cerevel Therapeutics Chairman and former CEO Tony Coles discusses developments in biotechnology, the implications of health policy on economic security, and leadership lessons learned throughout his career. The Bernard L. Schwartz Annual Lecture on Economic Growth and Foreign Policy series focuses on two areas: the evolution of the relationship between business and government in the making of foreign policy, and ways for government to make better use of business in solving foreign policy problems.

Virtual Event by Tony Coles and Michael Froman April 29, 2024
United States

The U.S.-ASEAN Relationship: A Conversation With U.S. Ambassadors

Panelists discuss the strategic opportunities and challenges of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership in addressing pressing regional and global issues, including trade, maritime security, human rights, climate, and technology.

Virtual Event by Edgard D. Kagan, Marc E. Knapper, Ted Osius, Heather Variava and Calvin Sims April 23, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Next Chapter for Artificial Intelligence

Panelists discuss the trends revealed in this year’s AI Index Report, including technical advancements in AI, public perceptions of the technology, and the geopolitical dynamics surrounding its development. The AI Index is an independent initiative at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) that tracks, collates, distills, and visualizes data related to artificial intelligence. Its mission is to provide unbiased, rigorously vetted, broadly sourced data in order for policymakers, researchers, executives, journalists, and the general public to develop a more thorough and nuanced understanding of the complex field of AI.

Virtual Event by Erik Brynjolfsson, Kat Duffy , Russell C. Wald, Morgan Brennan and Vanessa Parli April 17, 2024 Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program

Defense and Security

Series on Emerging Technology, U.S. Foreign Policy, and World Order: Frontline Innovations—Defense Solutions for National Security Challenges

Panelists discuss new and emerging commercial defense technology, current opportunities and challenges in defense innovation, and the future landscape of national security. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio and video of this virtual meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

Virtual Event by Douglas A. Beck, Steve Bowsher and Linda S. Lourie April 9, 2024 Series on Emerging Technology, U.S. Foreign Policy, and World Order
Technology and Innovation

Cyber Week in Review: April 5, 2024

DeSantis signs teen social restrictions into law; CRSB releases report on Microsoft hack; report claims Meta and Google promote health disinformation; OpenAI discloses voice engine model; Google will destroy incognito data.

Blog Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Cecilia Marrinan April 5, 2024 Net Politics
Trade

Series on Emerging Technology, U.S. Foreign Policy, and World Order: A Conversation With Patrick P. Gelsinger of Intel

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger discusses developments in the tech industry, implications of geopolitical conflicts on global trade, and leadership lessons learned.

Virtual Event by Patrick P. Gelsinger, Jon Fortt, Blair W. Effron and Michael Froman April 4, 2024 Series on Emerging Technology, U.S. Foreign Policy, and World Order
Technology and Innovation

Cyber Week in Review: March 29, 2024

OMB issues new draft AI guidance; UK and U.S. accuse China of cyberattacks; Meta spied on Snapchat for three years; European Commission investigates four companies; Taiwan declares TikTok a national security threat.

Blog Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Cecilia Marrinan March 29, 2024 Net Politics
Space

UFOs: Close Encounters of the National Security Kind

Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are real. And the truth about them is often hidden from the public, for reasons related to national security. That secrecy has fed conspiracy theories about the possibility of alien life on Earth, creating a stigma around the legitimate scientific search for life on other planets. Why are UFOs considered a defense concern? And does a defense framing of UFOs inhibit scientific research?

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra , Philippe Ailleris, Shane Harris and Kai-Uwe Schrogl March 27, 2024 Why It Matters
Technology and Innovation

Cyber Week in Review: March 22, 2024

UN passes AI resolution; DOJ sues Apple; Google demonstrates new AI system; Supreme Court hears Murthy v. Missouri arguments; Secretary of State Blinken announces new information resilience initiative.

Blog Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Cecilia Marrinan March 22, 2024 Net Politics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Young Professionals Briefing: Artificial Intelligence and the Economy—How Cities are Embracing New Technologies

Panelists reflect on how the digital transformation is reshaping the economy and how cities like New York can embrace new technologies, like artificial intelligence, to foster economic growth. Please note that speakers are appearing in their personal capacities.

Virtual Event by Jiahao Chen, Joni Kletter and Kat Duffy March 20, 2024 Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Cyber Week in Review: March 15, 2024

EU passes AI Act; ODNI releases 2024 threat assessment; Google restricts chatbot responses to election queries; Trump authorized information operation against China in 2019; House passes bill to ban TikTok

Blog Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Cecilia Marrinan March 15, 2024 Net Politics
Technology and Innovation

Cyber Week in Review: March 8, 2024

Internet outages in Chad amid political violence; EU Digital Markets Act takes effect; Indian government to regulate AI; Amazon announces cloud investment in Saudi Arabia; U.S. intervenes after ransomware hits healthcare provider.

Blog Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Cecilia Marrinan March 8, 2024 Net Politics