Media Briefing: Unpacking the President’s UNGA Speech

CFR experts analyze President Donald Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, and discuss how it will shape further dialogue on trade, immigration, European security, and U.S. relations with Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Hear their analysis 

Trump’s Tariffs on India Could Unravel Decades of Strategic Partnership

New Delhi has doubled down on domestic reforms and international engagement in the face of Washington’s tariffs, seeking faster growth and a wider web of economic and security ties. Continued tensions could have deep implications for U.S. economic security and grand strategy in Asia, writes Research Associate Ishaan Thakker. Read the piece

AGOA: The U.S.-Africa Trade Program

U.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa has plateaued in recent years, prompting analysts to question the effectiveness of the just-expired preferential trade program for the region, write CFR.org Editor Mariel Ferragamo and Research Associates Ivana d'Argence and Helena Kopans-Johnson. Get the backgrounder

CFR Fellowship Opportunities

CFR is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) program.

• The International Affairs Fellowship
• The International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
• The International Affairs Fellowship in Japan
• The Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship in European Security

The programs offer transformational opportunities for mid-career professionals who have a demonstrated commitment to a career in foreign policy. Awardees gain experience working in a new environment in the United States, Indonesia, Japan, or Europe; at an international organization; or at CFR (for IAF awardees coming from government). Applicants must be U.S. citizens. 

The application period will close on October 31. Visit cfr.org/fellowships or email fellowships@cfr.org for more information.

Divided Fed Reaches Consensus on Risk Management Cut

The Fed reached consensus on its interest rate decision, with only Trump’s latest appointee dissenting. Opinions about future cuts diverge, however, say CFR Fellow Roger W. Ferguson Jr. and Research Associate Maximilian Hippold. Read the expert brief 

Four Easy Fixes for the Housing Crisis

The Trump administration could take steps that would meaningfully help make American housing more affordable, suggests CFR Fellow Rebecca Patterson. Get her take 

American Views on Economic Leadership  

RealEcon Director Matthew P. Goodman and Associate Director Allison J. Smith traveled across the country to ask Americans for their thoughts on trade, aid, and other international economic policies. Read more