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Demographic Realities
In anticipation of World Population Day (July 11), Foreign Policy hosted a virtual, high-profile discussion on global population trends, in partnership with the Population Institute. This event brought together leaders across government, academia, and civil society to explore population trends, their drivers, and their impacts – including connections to reproductive autonomy, gender equality, and economic opportunity.
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The Rebuilding of the Russian Army
On the eve of the NATO Summit, Foreign Policy and the New Eurasian Strategies Centre hosted an exclusive reception and panel discussion mapping Russia’s next moves and NATO’s response.
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FP at NATO’s 76th Summit
Amidst a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, join Foreign Policy for a series of multi-stakeholder conversations on the future of defense security and transatlantic cooperation.
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The Catch @ UNOC3
Foreign Policy magazine’s hit fisheries podcast The Catch was at the United Nations Ocean Conference! This special live taping, in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation and Ocean Conservancy, kicked off our upcoming season on tuna in the Pacific Islands.
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Lobito-Bound
Foreign Policy and Africell hosted the exclusive premiere of Lobito Bound, a documentary that examined Africa’s emerging “Silk Road.” Attendees heard about the human stories and transformative impact of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project that connected Angola, Zambia, the DRC, and Tanzania.
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Global Health Forum 2025
In Geneva, Foreign Policy hosted the latest installment of the FP Global Health Forum. Experts held discussions on the pressing challenges facing the global health community and the investments and strategies needed to safeguard existing gains and build a safer, healthier planet.
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FP @ WHA 2025
At the World Health Assembly, Foreign Policy hosted solutions-oriented discussions on everything from pandemic preparedness to the climate and health nexus, non-communicable diseases, health equity and inclusion, and more.
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A Shared Commitment
Foreign Policy and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) held a key discussion on driving innovation, mobilizing investment, and fostering collaboration to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
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FP Solutions Summit
At the FP Solutions Summit, taking place in Washington, DC, during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, we tackled urgent questions head-on and took a critical look at the innovative policies, investments, and partnerships needed to reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen economies, and bolster security to improve wellbeing around the world.
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FP @ The IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings
During the 2025 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Foreign Policy hosted a series of discussions on forward-thinking policies, strategic partnerships, and bold investments to address vulnerabilities and pave the way for a more secure and prosperous future.
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Her Power
At CSW69, Foreign Policy hosted Her Power, bringing together an exclusive group of policymakers, innovators, and business leaders at a pivotal moment—the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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The Atlantic and Pacific Forum
Foreign Policy hosted critical conversations between U.S. and allied experts on how and to what degree to engage in international norm-setting for AI’s military use, collaborate on emerging and dual-use technologies, and identify opportunities to strengthen common defense.
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Emerging Threats Forum
FP’s Emerging Threats Forum, an official side event of the Munich Security Conference, convened global leaders, policymakers, and experts to address the evolving landscape of transnational threats. This high-level gathering explored critical issues, including cyber defense, biosecurity, and shifting defense priorities, fostering cross-sector collaboration to enhance global resilience.
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FP @ MSC
In Germany, Foreign Policy hosted exclusive, high-level engagements, including interactive crisis simulations, panels, and roundtables designed to foster candid, action-oriented dialogue on pressing security issues – from geopolitical tensions to cyber defense and biosecurity.
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The Future of Cancer Care
Foreign Policy hosted a public event and reception held across from the Davos Congress Centre on the future of cancer care. This session covered innovative strategies for early detection, value-based financing, the future of science, and the next generation of cancer care and health system strengthening. Leading voices in the private sector, scientific community, and policymaking joined and shared actionable insights and highlighted the critical interplay between science and policy to drive meaningful advancements in cancer care.
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FP @ DAVOS 2025
In Davos, Foreign Policy brought together leaders and changemakers across government, industry, and civil society for solutions-oriented public-facing and closed-door conversations aimed at fostering frank dialogue about how to tackle urgent global challenges effectively and collaboratively.
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FP @ COP29
Foreign Policy was on the ground in Baku for COP29 for a series of conversations that brought together leaders and change-makers across government, industry, and civil society to explore advancing collective action to address climate change.
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Counterpoint @ UNGA79
This event featured Kenya’s former U.N. ambassador Martin Kimani and the prolific Indian historian and journalist Vijay Prashad. They debated the question: Should the Global South Denounce Russia’s War in Ukraine as an Act of Colonialism?
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The Catch @ UNGA79
How can marine protected areas be designed more collaboratively with fishing communities to foster ocean stewardship? How have similar competing priorities been addressed successfully in different regions? Moreover, how can marine protected areas promote food security and justice for coastal communities? On September 26th, Foreign Policy magazine and the Walton Family Foundation hosted a special live taping of The Catch, a global fisheries podcast.
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Food+ @ UNGA79
Global food security is under unprecedented threat, exacerbated by climate change and regional conflicts that are increasing pressure on global agriculture systems and supply chains. At Food+ @ UNGA79 leaders explored how to build resilient, secure global food systems in the face of these challenges.
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FP Energy Forum @ UNGA79
Rising energy demand and intensifying climate disasters are making a reliable, affordable clean energy transition more urgent than ever. The FP Energy Forum @ UNGA79 gathered leaders from government, industry, technology, and civil society to discuss innovative, sustainable energy solutions and actions to strengthen global energy and climate security.
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FP Health Forum @ UNGA79
Complex threats like climate change, emerging and drug-resistant diseases, and widening economic disparities are intensifying pressure on global health systems and compromising access to medical care. The FP Health Forum @ UNGA79 hosted discussions on mitigating these threats, enhancing healthcare access, and strengthening system resilience to ensure global health security.
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From Risk to Resilience
As the world approaches the critical 1.5°C threshold, climate adaptation strategies are vital. Foreign Policy, Foundation S, and the Africa-Europe Foundation hosted an event that spotlit locally led health adaptations, proposes solutions to increase health care systems resilience, and addresses financing barriers to ensure that funding reaches those most in need.
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FP Tech Forum @ UNGA79
As emerging technologies reshape the global landscape, policymakers must create strong frameworks to keep pace, ensuring that countries work together to avoid fragmentation and enhance connectivity, trade, security, and prosperity. At the FP Tech Forum @ UNGA79 experts discussed the latest efforts to reduce risks and promote responsible innovation for social good.
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Her Power @ UNGA79
Achieving gender equity sits at the core of a series of SDGs, yet all too often ambitions have failed to translate into actions. FP’s Her Power Forum @ UNGA79 hosted discussions on enhancing women’s leadership and economic opportunity, strengthening access to health and reproductive care, closing the digital gender gap, and advancing the women, peace, and security agenda.
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AI for Healthy Cities
Cities are projected to house 70% of the global population by 2050, creating unique challenges and exciting opportunities to improve public health. Foreign Policy, in partnership with the Novartis Foundation, discovered how cutting-edge technology, data, and artificial intelligence can revolutionize cardiovascular health in urban environments worldwide.
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FP @ UNGA79
Global leaders gathered in New York City for the 79th United Nations General Assembly amid escalating challenges, including food and security crises, advanced technological threats, health emergencies, and green energy needs. At FP @ UNGA79, we engaged a range of experts and leaders for frank discussions on the challenges and collaborative solutions needed to address these pressing global issues.
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Webinar: How to Create a Successful Podcast
On September 12, Foreign Policy’s award-winning podcast leadership team shared expert strategies on how to navigate the crowded podcast landscape to ensure that your podcast reaches your target audience.
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Catalysts for Change
Amidst a rapidly evolving world, governments and the private sector need to forge a combined path to progress. On September 10th, Foreign Policy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development, hosted a series of conversations exploring the role of public-private collaboration in advancing U.S. foreign policy.
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FP Security Forum
Warfare has evolved since NATO’s founding 75 years ago, and the next 75 years promise even more changes in battlefield tactics and technologies. On July 8th, Foreign Policy’s Security Forum examined how the U.S. and its NATO allies can adapt in the face of uncertainty.
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FP at NATO’s 75th Summit
As nations gather for the 75th anniversary of NATO, Foreign Policy will host programming that brings together voices from defense, government, intelligence, and the private sector to examine the alliance 75 years on and delve into the future of security across the Atlantic and beyond.
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NATO in a New Era
The NATO Summit comes at a potential inflection point for the alliance. On July 8th, Foreign Policy, Stand Together, and the European Council on Foreign Relations hosted a series of conversations reassessing transatlantic security.
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FP at NATO’s 75th Summit
As nations gathered for the 75th anniversary of NATO, Foreign Policy hosted programming that brought together voices from defense, government, intelligence, and the private sector to examine the alliance 75 years on and delve into the future of security across the Atlantic and beyond.
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The Future of Cancer Care
The global cost of cancer is rising. How can local actions inform global policy to mitigate the human and economic impact of the cost of cancer to ensure that treatment is accessible and affordable for patients everywhere?
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FP Global Health Forum 2024
At the World Health Assembly, Foreign Policy explored priorities, forged new partnerships, and committed to the actions needed to ensure a healthier, more equitable future for all. -
Principles of Humanity Under Pressure
Seventy-five years ago, the Geneva Conventions established binding rules on the protections for civilians and soldiers in armed conflicts, but with intensifying violence across the globe, they are not always universally accepted. Foreign Policy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hosted a cross-cutting discussion on the rules of war, the importance of compliance, and the future of warfare.
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Redefining Multilateralism
Amidst conversations on the efficacy of multilateral organizations, Foreign Policy, in partnership with the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR), examined how nations can shape the future of global governance.
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The Atlantic & Pacific Forum
On May 16th, Foreign Policy, in partnership with The Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy & International Affairs, held candid discussions on how AI is transforming alliances and defense strategy from the Atlantic to the Pacific, now and in the future.
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From Resistance to Resilience
The rapid acceleration of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has made it one of the World Health Organization’s top 10 global health threats. On May 14th, Foreign Policy and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) held a discussion on actions to fight AMR.
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Her Power 2024
The 6th annual Her Power Summit explored the intersection of women’s equality and economic empowerment on a global scale.
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Promise Over Peril: Part Six
The AI Era of Intelligence
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Promise Over Peril: Part Five
Generative AI and Next Generation Defense
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Defending Democracy
Safeguarding Global Elections in 2024
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Climate Policy
Ensuring Climate Policies Have Impact at Scale
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Promise Over Peril: Part Four
AI Diplomacy
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Promise Over Peril: Part Three
The Economic Impacts of AI
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FP at Davos
Driving Change in 2024 and Beyond
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The Future of Cancer Care
Tackling the Burden of a Life-Threatening Disease
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Live Taping of The Catch @ COP28
Join us for a live taping of The Catch
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FP Forum @ COP28
Multi-Level Action for a Warming World
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FP at COP28
Accelerating Climate Action in Dubai
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Promise Over Peril: Part Two
Strategies for Effective AI Governance
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Defending Democracy
National Security and the Environment
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East Meets West
Unpacking U.S.-China relations in the lead up to the Biden-Xi meeting at APEC
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Promise Over Peril: Part One
The Realities and Risks of Generative AI
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Her Power 2023
Putting women's rights at the heart of global progress.
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Enabling a Just Transition
Embedding Inclusivity, Equity, and Sustainability in Low-Carbon Development Strategies
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Global Reboot Live Taping
Join us for a live taping of Global Reboot
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Digital Front Lines
Combating cyber operations in warfare.
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FP Energy Forum @ UNGA 78
Examine the global energy transition
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FP Tech Forum @ UNGA78
Examine the role of technology in shaping geopolitics.
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Diagnostics Beyond 2030
Advancing Global Health Security and the SDGs
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Food+ Forum @ UNGA78
Explore collaborative approaches to fortify food systems around the world.
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FP Health Forum @ UNGA78
Explore access, equity, and security for global health.
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Time To Adapt
Accelerating Climate Adaptation for Health Equity
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AI for Healthy Cities
Harnessing data, tech, and AI for cardiovascular health
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FP @ UNGA78
On the ground in New York City
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Defending Democracy
How Young Changemakers are Demanding Progress
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Safeguarding Childhood
Tracking National Budgets to End Child Sexual Abuse
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FP’s Cocktails & Conversations
Join FP for an insightful conversation with our editors, inspired by our latest issue on AI.
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Tensions Beyond the Strait
How Taiwan's security is impacting the transatlantic alliance
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FP Global Health Forum 2023
Robust and resilient global health systems for the future of public health
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Prioritizing Diagnostics on the Global Agenda
Expanding access to strengthen global health systems
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Currency in the Crossfire
Great Power Competition and the Future of the International Monetary System
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Advancing UHC and Pandemic Preparedness, and Ending Tuberculosis
Strategies to Foster Innovation and Support Greater Access
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FP Climate Summit 2023
Catalyzing action to address climate change
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Enhancing Cyber Nuclear Security
Safeguarding critical infrastructure from high-tech threats
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Freeing the State
Defending democracy against encroaching authoritarianism
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FP Summit: Food+ 2022
Managing Shocks & Strengthening Global Food Systems
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FP Virtual Dialogue: A New Cold War?
The Rise of Authoritarianism and the Future of Democracy
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FP Virtual Dialogue: The Future of Conservation
Investing in African-led solutions
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FP Summit: Her Power 2022
Empowering an Equitable Global Recovery
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Toward Peak Population
How will investments in women and girls contribute to global prosperity?
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Investing in Skills Development to Ensure a Just Transition
How will the transition to a clean energy economy shift economies and labor markets around the world?
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FP at COP27
On the ground in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
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FP Event: Harnessing the Potential of Population Aging
Insights and Opportunities for Development Finance
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Restoring Trust in Election Results
What are the factors that influence people’s confidence in the legitimacy of an electoral process and outcome?
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FP Event: Ukraine – A Test of the Multilateral System
How can multilateral institutions more effectively respond to complex global crises?
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FP Tech Forum
How can global leaders foster greater connectivity in an increasingly fractured world?
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FP Event: Investing in African Health Security
What will it take to expand local manufacturing and strengthen health systems infrastructure across Africa?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: From Fragility to Resilience
Rethinking International Cooperation in the Hardest Places
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Uniting for Democratic Equality
Reversing the Rollback on Women’s Rights
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Uniting Against Corruption
Global Game Changers on the Front Lines
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FP Global Health Forum
Robust and resilient global health systems for the future of public health
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Strengthening Economic Competitiveness Through Smart Tech Regulation
The second in a series of dialogues on U.S. tech regulation and geostrategic competition
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Uniting Political Parties to Defend Democracy
How can officials build political bridges in the wake of democratic crises?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Tech Regulations – A National Security Threat?
The first in a series of dialogues on U.S. tech regulation and geostrategic competition
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Protecting the Press
Safeguarding journalists in an increasingly volatile world
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FP Virtual Dialogue: The American War in Afghanistan
A conversation with the 2022 Lionel Gelber Book Prize Winner
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FP Virtual Climate Summit
The Transition to Net Zero | Making Good on COP26 Commitments
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Unlocking Private Capital for Climate Action Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Financing strategies to make good on pledges from COP26 and advance the climate agenda at COP27
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Mobilizing Financing for Inclusive Development
How public and private capital can work together to fuel resilient economic recovery and growth
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Corruption and Democratic Decay
How corruption is creating cracks in democracies’ foundations and what countries can do to stop it.
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Toward Zero-Emission Power
Where does firm energy fit in the global zero-carbon goal?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: AgTech – Global Deployment for Sustainable Development
How can AgTech strengthen food security and enable growing societies to do more with less?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: How to End Vaccine Apartheid
Can the world be safe while vaccines are out of reach for so many?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Great-Power Plays in the South Caucasus
How U.S. policy can promote stability among shifting borders and simmering tensions
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FP Virtual Summit: Food+
Mobilizing Global Solutions for Climate-Smart Food
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Independent Media & the Advancement of Democracy
Mobilizing international action to save journalism and why democracies worldwide depend on it.
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FP’s Tech Forum
What would a road map for global tech policymaking look like?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Crypto’s Impact on Global Finance
Will digital money build more inclusive economies?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Addressing the Root Causes of Climate Migration
Investing in climate resistant solutions
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FP Digital Summit: Her Power
Women's Voices. Global Impact.
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Investing in the Planet
Climate Action in Developing Countries
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Securing Our Digital Future
A case for cooperation in cybersecurity
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Water Scarcity & Climate Change
Collaborative solutions for a water-resilient future
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Can Local Think Tanks Save Democracy?
How to promote good governance & civil liberties in a polarized world
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Farmers on the Frontier of Climate Change
How Global Partnerships Can Drive Agriculture Innovation for a Food-Secure Future
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Fostering Resilience in Northern Central America
Rethinking approaches to regional development and forced migration
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Building Resilience Across Global Health Supply Chains
What COVID-19 has taught us about preparing for the next pandemic
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Gender Equality and the World’s Economic Recovery
A pivotal opportunity for a more just future
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Predicting the Next Supply Chain Disruption
How the Suez and Taiwan Crises Inform the Future of Trade & Security
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Using Space-Based Technology for Eyes on the Ground
How satellite imagery can help manage risk and navigate volatile environments
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FP Virtual Dialogue: How to Stop Vaccine Misinformation
Mitigating harmful content in the fight for global health
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FP Special Event: Mapping Power Players Across the Biden Administration
Explore the Biden administration and take stock of how this new team has been managing key foreign policy issues in the first 100 days.
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Women, Peace & Security for the Digital Age
Putting gender on the tech agenda
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Trade Wars are Class Wars
A conversation with the 2021 Lionel Gelber Book Prize Winners
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FP Virtual Climate Summit
Advancing the Global Dialogue on Climate Action
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Foreign Policy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Using technology to navigate geopolitical risk
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FP Insider Special Event: The Global Vaccination Race
New insights from FP Analytics and FP reporters on the ground
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FP Virtual Dialogue: How Afghanistan Will Impact America’s Role in the World
Will a failed peace process force America’s reckoning with endless wars?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: How to Stop Fake News
Information, speech and governance across digital public spheres
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FP Virtual Podcast Launch: Syria’s Lost Generation
The real cost of Syria’s decade-long war
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FP Virtual Dialogue: China and the Global Fight for Democracy
How open societies can build democratic resilience to foreign influence
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Africa’s Path to Security & Peace
African Leadership & the UN Security Council
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FP Analytics Report Launch: Investing in Resilience From the Ground Up
How community-led development fosters growth and security across Africa
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Empowering Leaders for a Global Future
Transforming education to meet 21st century challenges & opportunities
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Fighting a Shadow Pandemic
Combating violence against women across the African continent
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FP Virtual Summit: Food+
Solutions for a Food-Secure Future
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Actionable Intelligence During Crises
Driving innovation across government & commercial space-based capabilities
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Clean Energy Innovation
A Path to Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness & Drive Global Development
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Open Networks
How O-RAN can drive collaboration & security across the 5G ecosystem
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Bridging the Digital Divide
How 5G can help equalize opportunity in business and education.
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Women, Peace & Security: The Next 20 Years
An FP Virtual Dialogue exploring women’s leadership in shaping the future of global security
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FP Virtual Dialogue: The New Geopolitics of Data
Emerging markets, privacy protections & global leadership in the digital economy
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Human Rights & Older Persons
How COVID-19 is compounding vulnerabilities of older adults
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Driving Global Recovery
Transformational Leadership in U.S. Policy and Business
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A High Level Digital Summit: Women in Global Health Security
Achieving Gender-Responsive Global Health
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Profiles of Resilience
How African Enterprises are Innovating in the Face of COVID-19
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FP Virtual Dialogue: 5G Global Power Plays
Exploring risks and opportunities across the global 5G ecosystem
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FP Virtual Dialogue: The Role of Female Leadership in Driving Global Recovery and Resilience
Tune in for the relaunch of FP's Her Power series amplifying women's voices on the global stage.
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Global Lessons for a More Resilient Future
The surprising links between the coronavirus, climate change, and inclusive governance.
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FP Virtual Dialogue: At the Nexus of Health Care & Infrastructure
Making Health-Wise Investments for Global Development
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Lessons from COVID-19: Building A Stronger Global Health System
What can we learn from the global response thus far to the COVID-19 pandemic?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Is the West Losing the Fight for Democracy?
Why did the West, after winning the Cold War, lose its political balance?
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FP Virtual Dialogue: Locking Down or Rising Up?
Can the Middle East’s Protest Movements Survive and Adapt to COVID-19?
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FP Insider Conference Call: How is the Pandemic Affecting Oil Markets?
Global oil prices are plummeting because of the coronavirus crisis and a destabilizing price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, two of the world's largest producers.
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FP Insider Conference Call: Coronavirus and the Global Economy
The global economy has been forced to a halt. What happens next?
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Roadmap for Economic Recovery: Lessons from South Africa
Foreign Policy and Brand South Africa partnered to discuss what economies can do to recover from the market slump, how leading African nations are reacting to the crisis, and investment opportunities on the continent, given the current climate.
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Women as Levers of Change – Report Launch: FP Virtual Dialogue
Our inaugural “FP Virtual Dialogue” celebrated the launch of our newest report: Women as Levers of Change. Listeners learned how companies and other industry actors can mobilize women to further unleash their transformative potential.
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Foreign Policy – Quincy Institute Forum: A New Vision for America in the World
The FP - Quincy Institute Forum brought together the foremost leaders and thinkers from across the American foreign policy, defense and security communities to explore rising calls for military restraint and a shift in the paradigm for U.S. global leadership and peacebuilding.
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Food Forever Solutions Summit
Foreign Policy's inaugural food security summit brought together high-level guests across multiple sectors to address and discuss the most pressing issues facing our global food system, including biodiversity, agricultural innovation, and sustainable business models for a changing world.
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HerPower 2019: Women’s Voices. Global Impact.
Foreign Policy’s inaugural global women’s summit brought together leading voices, unsung heroines and innovative trailblazers in international policy and business.
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EU & Foreign Policy Defense Forum 2019
The Future of the Transatlantic Partnership