外交关系委员会-2021年年报（英）-51页_2mb

2021 Annual Report Summary of the Council on Foreign Relations

Core Content

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that serves as a think tank, membership group, and publisher. Founded in 1921, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of international affairs and U.S. foreign policy to its members, government officials, business leaders, journalists, educators, students, and other interested citizens.

Main Points

• Mission: CFR is dedicated to helping people understand the world and foreign policy choices through its diverse membership, expert meetings, and publications.
• Structure: The organization is led by a chairman, vice chairman, and president, with a board of directors and a network of officers and directors, both current and emeritus.
• Adaptability: In 2021, CFR adapted to the challenges posed by the global pandemic, shifting to virtual events and maintaining its role as a leading foreign policy institution.
• Leadership: Richard N. Haass, the president, emphasized the importance of addressing current global issues such as great power rivalry, climate change, and the challenges of globalization.
• Membership Growth: CFR has seen significant growth in its membership, becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, with members including numerous U.S. political leaders, economists, and Nobel laureates.

Key Information

Officers and Directors

• Chairman: David M. Rubenstein
• Vice Chairman: Blair Effron, Jami Miscik
• President: Richard N. Haass
• Executive Vice President and CFO: Keith Olson
• Senior Vice President: James M. Lindsay
• Vice Presidents:
  • Nancy D. Bodurtha (Meetings and Membership)
  • Irina A. Faskianos (National Program and Outreach)
  • Suzanne E. Helm (Philanthropy and Corporate Relations)
  • Jan Mowder Hughes (Human Resources)
  • Caroline Netchvolodoff (Education)
  • Shannon K. O'Neil (Deputy Director of Studies)
  • Lisa Shields (Global Communications and Media Relations)
  • Stephanie Solomon (Chief Revenue Officer)

Directors

• Term Expiring 2022: Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Ash Carter, James P. Gorman, Laurene Powell Jobs, David M. Rubenstein, Margaret G. Warner, Fareed Zakaria
• Term Expiring 2024: Thad W. Allen, Afsaneh M. Beschloss, Blair Effron, Jeh Charles Johnson, Meghan L. O'Sullivan, L. Rafael Reif, Daniel H. Yergin
• Term Expiring 2026: Tony Coles, Cesar Conde, Nathaniel Fick, William H. McLaren, Janet Napolitano, Deven J. Parekh, Tracey T. Travis
• Term Expiring 2023: Kenneth I. Chenault, Laurence D. Fink, Stephen C. Freidheim, Margaret (Peggy) Hamburg, Charles Phillips, Frances Fragos Townsend
• Term Expiring 2025: Nicholas F. Beim, Timothy F. Geithner, Stephen J. Hadley, James Manyika, Jami Miscik, Richard L. Plepler, Ruth Porat
• Ex Officio Director: Richard N. Haass

Officers and Directors, Emeritus & Honorary

• Director Emerita: Madeleine K. Albright
• Honorary Vice Chairman: Maurice R. Greenberg
• Chairman Emeritus: Carla A. Hills, Robert E. Rubin

2021 Highlights

Meetings and Events

• CFR hosted virtual meetings with global leaders such as:

  • Abdullah Abdullah (Afghanistan)
  • Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE)
  • Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand)
  • Gabi Ashkenazi (Israel)
  • Ivan Duque (Colombia)
  • Anwar Gargash (UAE)
  • Ashraf Ghani (Afghanistan)
  • A. K. Abdul Momen (Bangladesh)
  • Sebastian Pinera (Chile)
  • Mohammad Shtayyeh (Palestinian Authority)
  • Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission)
  • Wang Yi (China)
  • Javad Zarif (Iran)

• U.S. officials and experts also participated in virtual events, including:

  • Elliott Abrams (Venezuela)
  • Adam Boehler (U.S. International Development Finance Corporation)
  • Anthony S. Fauci (NIH)
  • Brian Hook (Iran)
  • Robert Lighthizer (U.S. Trade Representative)
  • Larry Kudlow (NEC)
  • Robert Redfield (CDC)
  • Kimberly Reed (Export-Import Bank)
  • Robert Sharp (NGIA)

• CFR hosted virtual forums on U.S. foreign policy challenges, including:

  • Afghanistan
  • China
  • Domestic terrorism and post-insurrection
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • North Korea
  • Israeli-Palestinian conflict
  • Russia
  • South Asia and geopolitical competition
  • U.S.-Europe relations
  • U.S.-Iran relations
  • U.S.-Saudi relations

• New speaker series and symposia included:

  • Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Economic Growth and Foreign Policy
  • C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics
  • Rita Hauser Annual Event on climate change
  • Robert B. Menschel Economics Symposium on behavioral economics
  • Symposium on Ending Human Trafficking in the Twenty-First Century
  • Symposium on cybersecurity threats from Russia and U.S. policy toward Taiwan

National Program

• The National Program connected members outside of New York and Washington, DC, with CFR's resources and events.
• Virtual programming allowed members to participate in interactive roundtables and access CFR's regular meetings series.
• The sixth annual National Symposium was held online, attracting over 400 participants.
• The National Conference in June featured New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a keynote speaker.
• The conference addressed topics such as the U.S. response to China's Belt and Road Initiative, bridging the U.S. political divide, and the world after COVID-19.

Corporate Program

• The Corporate Program provided global companies with access to CFR's experts and research.
• Roundtables covered various international issues affecting businesses, including U.S. trade policy, cybersecurity, and global economic trends.
• The program aimed to enhance corporate understanding of foreign policy and its implications.

Conclusion

The Council on Foreign Relations successfully adapted to the challenges of 2021, maintaining its role as a leading foreign policy institution despite the constraints of the pandemic. Its virtual events and programs continued to engage a wide range of participants, including world leaders, U.S. officials, and a diverse membership. CFR remains committed to providing nonpartisan, policy-relevant research and analysis to help its members and the broader public understand the complex global issues facing the world today.