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The David Rockefeller Studies Program—CFR's think tank—analyzes pressing global challenges and offers actionable steps that policymakers and citizens can take to address them. The more than eighty full-time and adjunct fellows in Studies cover all the world’s major regions and significant foreign policy issues. In addition to producing books, articles, op-eds, blogs, podcasts, and interactives, the Studies Program administers fourteen fellowship programs. 

80+ Full Time, Adjunct, and Visiting Fellows

Blogs

Asia Unbound

CFR fellows and other experts assess the latest issues emerging in Asia today.

China’s Industrial Policy Drives Boom in Eldercare Robots

May 28, 2025

Africa in Transition

Michelle Gavin, Ebenezer Obadare, and other experts track political and security developments across sub-Saharan Africa.

Political Tension in Côte d'Ivoire

May 28, 2025

Follow the Money

Brad Setser tracks cross-border flows, with a bit of macroeconomics thrown in.

Will Europe Stand Up to U.S. Tariff Threats?

June 02, 2025

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Podcasts
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Trade

Where Does U.S. Trade Go From Here?

Podcast
Global trade tensions are boiling over and questions about the United States’ economic future are at the center of the debate. As trade experts question what comes next, it’s important to analyze how the United States got to this point. How have the current administration’s trade policies of today reshaped the global order of tomorrow?

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra, Michael Froman and Shannon K. O'Neil June 5, 2025 Why It Matters

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Contact Us

Shannon K. O'Neil
Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair
Phone
1.212.434.9772
Email [email protected]

Amy R. Baker

Managing Director, Fellowship Affairs
Phone
1.212.434.9620
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Patricia Lee Dorff
Managing Director, Publications
Phone
1.212.434.9514
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Shira Schwartz

Managing Director, Studies Operations
Phone
1.212.434.9739
Email [email protected]