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In a hearing on the U.N. Secretary-General selection process, participants testified on the role and responsibilities of the Secretary-General. The three panels in this portion focused on…

Current and former ambassadors to the United Nations debated the merits of U.S. involvement in U.N. activities. They discussed topics such as the end of the Cold War, the role of the U.N.…

Secretary Christopher spoke about the the multitude of challenges and accomplishments in U.S.-China relations over the past twenty-five years. He emphasized that the policy of engagement,…

Mr. Gelb spoke about the Council’s recent efforts to include minority scholars in its activities in order to broaden its perspectives as U.S. foreign policy concerns continue to expand both…

Secretary Christopher spoke about the latest developments in the Middle East peace process, including growing Palestinian home rule, and closer Israel-Jordan relations. He emphasized that…

Mr. Gelb spoke about his recent trip to Cuba as part of a Council on Foreign Relations study group. He examined various issues, including Cuban society, economics and U.S.-Cuba relations.…