Category Archives: United States

North American 21st Century?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Yesterday DCFR had the honor of receiving Dr. Robert Pastor, professor and director of the Center for North American Studies, American University and author of “The North American Idea: A Vision of a Continental Future.” Pastor’s message was that North … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, North America, United States

Global Infrastructure

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Last week, DCFR hosted Fluor’s Troy Ailshie and Sarah Soong of Hunt Consolidated to discuss infrastructure development and finance. Mr Ailshie noted that the U.S. spends less of its GDP on infrastructure than its main competitors, a 50% decline since … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Economics, Infrastructure, United States | Tagged ,

Emerging Security Threats Brief

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

The following interview with Juan Zarate for DCFR’s Global Themes brief series offers a wealth of knowledge about security issues and counterterrorism. Through comments on diverse topics such as al-Qaeda’s metastasized activities—to how the U.S. needs to articulate a strategic … Continue reading →

Posted in Counterterrorism, Egypt, Foreign policy, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, Security, United States | Tagged ,

General Cartwright Q&A: Cyber, Middle East, and Nuclear

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

We were honored to receive General James Cartwright at DCFR this month. Recently, appointed a senior fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center, he will divide his time on cybersecurity issues and the rivalry between the United States and China. General Cartwright is known … Continue reading →

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Middle East’s Kingdom Explored

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

DCFR hosted Karen Elliott House,  author of the new book, “On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines – and Future.” House noted in her presentation that the U.S. has a genuine strategic relationship with and interests in Saudi Arabia … Continue reading →

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Transatlantic Relations to Advance Cooperation

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

We recently partnered with the American Council on Germany and the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank to hear Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Distinguished Statesman of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, offers remarks.  Minister zu Guttenberg will lead a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign policy, Germany, Transatlantic partnership, United States | Tagged ,

Navy Admiral Offers Perspective

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

DCFR had the honor to receive Navy Admiral Chris Sadler last week. To say that the security job performed by the U.S. Navy is wide ranging and far reaching is an understatement. Given that 70% of the globe is covered … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign policy, Middle East, Trade, United States | Tagged ,

Eric Schmitt Q&A: Terrorism, 9/11, Al Qaeda

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Eric Schmitt, New York Times senior writer and author of “Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda” presented to DCFR recently. The following is a brief interview with DCFR president Jennifer Warren. Jennifer Warren: What group … Continue reading →

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PBS Energy Security Program Airing Sunday

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

When Dan Yergin, author of The Prize and The Quest, visited DCFR the latter part of fall, he was interviewed by PBS’s McCuistion program. In the upcoming program, “Oil, Gas, and Energy Security for America,” Dr. Yergin and former chair … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, United States | Tagged , ,

Cornyn on America’s Foreign Policy

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Yesterday, DCFR had the honor of hosting Senator John Cornyn. A frequently asked question from several members was about Iran and its nuclear capabilities. The Senator responded to one question about the U.S.-Europe relationship; he affirmed that our economic and … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign policy, United States