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How Countries Are Reopening Schools During the Pandemic

August 4, 2020 sarah Jonas China, Coronavirus, Council On Foreign Relations, COVID-19, Education, Global Health, International Affairs, Pandemic, United States

Educators worldwide are facing the agonizing decision of whether to resume in-person instruction while there’s still no cure for the new coronavirus. Countries including Denmark, India, and Kenya are taking different approaches.

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The United Kingdom Bans Huawei From 5G Networks

July 27, 2020 sarah Jonas 5G, Boris Johnson, China, Council On Foreign Relations, International Affairs, Technology, United Kingdom

Amid pressure by the United States, the coronavirus pandemic, and China’s crackdown on Hong Kong, the United Kingdom has banned Huawei equipment from its 5G networks.

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What Is the World Doing to Create a COVID-19 Vaccine?

July 6, 2020 sarah Jonas Coronavirus, Council On Foreign Relations, COVID-19, Global Health, Health, International Affairs, Pandemics, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Vaccines

The race to find a vaccine for the new coronavirus is well underway. Governments and researchers are aiming to provide billions of people with immunity in eighteen months or less, which would be unprecedented.

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China’s law is ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Hong Kong

June 30, 2020 sarah Jonas Asia, China, Hong Kong, International Affairs, National Security, South Asia, xi jinping

China passed a law this week on national security for Hong Kong, which is expected to further limit the city’s

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Should the United States Rethink Its Relationship with Saudi Arabia?

March 18, 2020 sarah Jonas Carnegie Corporation of New York, Council On Foreign Relations, Election 2020, Geopolitics, Geopolitics of Energy, International Affairs, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United States, US Foreign Policy

In this episode of our special Election 2020 series of The President’s Inbox, Yasmine Farouk and Bernard Haykel join host James M. Lindsay to discuss U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia.

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The Killing of Qasem Soleimani

March 18, 2020 sarah Jonas Council On Foreign Relations, Foreign Policy, International Affairs, IRAN, Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian Government, Middle East, Qasem Soleimani, United States

In this episode of our special Election 2020 series of The President’s Inbox, Steven A. Cook, Philip H. Gordon, and Ray Takeyh join host James M. Lindsay to discuss the killing of Qasem Soleimani and its consequences for the Middle East.

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CFR-Wayne State Election 2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Forum

March 10, 2020 sarah Jonas Carnegie Corporation of New York, China, China - U.S Relations, Council On Foreign Relations, Election 2020, Foreign Policy, International Affairs, National Security, Super Tuesday, U.S. electoral politics, U.S. Presidential Election, Wayne State University

How can business, labor, and government collaborate to reduce poverty on regional and global bases? Will the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement benefit U.S. workers? How will the trade war with China affect the automotive industry?

Watch an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on critical foreign policy challenges facing the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Former government officials from Republican and Democratic administrations will discuss issues central to our national security and answer questions about U.S. policy and America’s role in the world.

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The Trouble With Election Security

March 10, 2020 sarah Jonas Council On Foreign Relations, Cybersecurity, Donald Trump, Election 2020, election interference, Elections and Voting, Hacking, International Affairs, Russia, United States, Voter Behavior

Russia interfered with the U.S. presidential election in 2016, and in 2018, internet trolls again spread disinformation during the midterms. Intelligence officials warn that interference in this year’s presidential election may already be underway.

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Is China Being Fair on Trade?

March 10, 2020 sarah Jonas China, China - U.S Relations, Council On Foreign Relations, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Geopolitics, International Affairs, Trade, U.S. Economy

“Made in China.” You’ve probably seen this label on your clothes, toys, and other everyday products. China’s reach has skyrocketed in recent decades, disrupting the global trading system as we know it. This video is part of the Inside the Issues video series, featuring CFR Vice President of Studies Shannon K. O’Neil. Watch as she helps explain and clarify common misconceptions surrounding international issues such as China’s trade practices, green jobs, and immigration.

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What Automation Means for Jobs

March 10, 2020 sarah Jonas Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Council On Foreign Relations, Election 2020, International Affairs, Jobs, labor market, Robots, U.S. Economy, United States

When was the last time you went to the mall for something you could buy on your phone? Automation is a disruptive force that continues to shape the future. CFR breaks down what automation means for the U.S. workforce.

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CFR-UTSA Election 2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Forum

February 14, 2020 sarah Jonas Carnegie Corporation of New York, China, China - U.S Relations, Council On Foreign Relations, Election 2020, Foreign Policy, International Affairs, National Security, Super Tuesday, Texas, U.S. electoral politics, U.S. Presidential Election

How should the United States manage relations with Iran? How will the trade war with China affect the U.S. and global economies? Will the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement benefit American workers? What can be done to improve the situation in Venezuela?