Blogs

CFR fellows and the CFR website editorial staff provide up-to-date commentary and analysis on our blogs.

Africa in Transition

John Campbell tracks political and security developments across sub-Saharan Africa.

Asia Unbound

Elizabeth C. Economy, Yanzhong Huang, Josh Kurlantzick, Adam Segal, Sheila A. Smith, Scott A. Snyder, and Alyssa Ayres give their take on the issues emerging in Asia today.

Defense in Depth

Janine Davidson examines the art, politics, and business of American military power.

Democracy in Development

Isobel Coleman maps the intersections between political reform, economic growth, and U.S. policy in the developing world.

Development Channel

Issues and innovations in global economic development.

Energy, Security, and Climate

Michael A. Levi examines domestic and foreign policy questions surrounding energy, security, and climate change.

From the Potomac to the Euphrates

Steven A. Cook examines developments in the Middle East and their resonance in Washington.

Geo-Graphics

Benn Steil and Dinah Walker provide a unique graphical take on geoeconomic issues.

Latin America's Moment

Shannon K. O'Neil analyzes developments in Latin America and U.S. relations in the region.

Macro and Markets

Robert Kahn analyzes economic policies for an integrated world.

Middle East Matters

Robert M. Danin analyzes critical developments and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

Net Politics

Adam Segal analyzes the growing importance and complexity of Internet governance, digital trade, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Politics, Power, and Preventive Action

Micah Zenko covers the U.S. national security debate.

Pressure Points

Elliott Abrams gives his take on the Middle East and on democracy and human rights issues across the globe.

Renewing America

Edward Alden and others explore ideas and initiatives for rebuilding American economic strength.

The Internationalist

Stewart M. Patrick assesses multilateral cooperation and state sovereignty.

The Water's Edge

James M. Lindsay analyzes the political forces shaping U.S. foreign policy and the sustainability of American power.