James M. Lindsay

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Daily News Brief Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning. Top of the AgendaWashington and Brussels agreed to speed their trade talks after U.S. President Donald Trump issued and then postponed a 50 percent tariff threat over the weekend. The sides will “fast-track” negotiations, a European Commission spokesperson said yesterday.

1 month ago | rb.gy | James M. Lindsay |Zongyuan Liu |Irina A. Faskianos |Mariel Ferragamo

United States Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer shares his firsthand perspective on the Trump administration’s bold trade agenda, reflecting on the lasting impact of these policies and what they mean for the future of U.S. trade policy in an increasingly competitive global landscape. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics.

2 months ago | rb.gy | James M. Lindsay |Carla Anne Robbins |Matthias Matthijs |Irina A. Faskianos

Experts Securing Ukraine Topics Featured Climate Change International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming. Renewing America Regions Featured Myanmar IntroductionThroughout its decades of independence, Myanmar has struggled with military rule, civil war, poor governance, and widespread poverty.

2 months ago | rb.gy | James M. Lindsay |Varun Sivaram |Irina A. Faskianos |Gabrielle Sierra

Immigration and Migration CFR law and foreign policy fellow Matthew Waxman answers questions about the Kilmar Ábrego García case, which has put a spotlight on Trump’s immigration and deportation practices and set up a legal showdown between the White House and the courts. Iran The two countries held their first meeting in seven years to discuss Iran’s contentious nuclear program. Here’s what could come next.

Mar 25, 2025 | rb.gy | James M. Lindsay |Edward Fishman |Irina A. Faskianos |Gabrielle Sierra

Experts Securing Ukraine Topics Featured Climate Change International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming. Backgrounder Renewing America Regions Featured Myanmar IntroductionThroughout its decades of independence, Myanmar has struggled with military rule, civil war, poor governance, and widespread poverty.