Foreign Policy Takeaways from the First Debate

Senior Fellow Chris Tuttle gives his takeaways and explains the variety of foreign policy issues discussed over the course of the debate.

From Director of Studies James M. Lindsay: President Joe Biden lost his debate to former President Donald Trump and perhaps much more. Learn how the debate has shaken the election in The Water's Edge.

Track Biden and Trump on Foreign Policy

Explore CFR’s Candidate Tracker to learn more about the 2024 presidential candidates and their positions on global issues.

Foreign Policy at the U.S. National Political Conventions

At the 2024 national conventions, the parties are expected to focus on the wars in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine, as well as the rise of China and surging immigration to the United States. Learn more in a recent explainer

Preventing U.S. Election Violence in 2024

Violence around U.S. elections in 2024 could not only destabilize American democracy but also embolden autocrats across the world, writes Research Fellow Jacob Ware.

Is the United States Looking at a New Nuclear Arms Race?

The next occupant of the White House will need to grapple with a dangerous mix: the demise of arms control agreements and the rise of geopolitical competition, writes  James M. Lindsay in The Water’s Edge.

How the U.S. Asylum Process Works

Immigration is a central concern for many voters. President Joe Biden has sought to expand pathways to citizenship while increasing restrictions on asylum. Get the background

Weighing Biden’s China Tariffs

The next president will contend with Chinese industrial overcapacity, writes RealEcon Director Matthew P. Goodman.

The Man Who Would Upend the Global Economy

For nearly a decade, U.S. trade policy has been remade in the image of a single man: Robert Lighthizer. His influence will remain, no matter which candidate wins in November. Senior Fellow Edward Alden explains Lighthizer's vision.