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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture With Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses Russia’s war against Ukraine, including the importance of NATO and the transatlantic bond to peace and stability. Inaugurated in 1969, the Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture was named for Russell C. Leffingwell, a charter member of the Council who served as its president from 1944 to 1946 and as its chairman from 1946 to 1953. The lecture is given by distinguished foreign officials, who are invited to address Council members on a topic of major international significance.

Virtual Event with Jens Stoltenberg, Jane Harman and Michael Froman September 21, 2023 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

New Zealand

Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses the future of New Zealand's foreign policy and lessons learned from the country's response to COVID-19 and reopening. This meeting kicks off the 2021 Virtual National Conference and is open to all CFR members. The National Conference is underwritten by a generous gift given in memory of Peter E. Haas from the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund. Inaugurated in 1969, the Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture was named for Russell C. Leffingwell, a charter member of the Council who served as its president from 1944 to 1946 and as its chairman from 1946 to 1953. The lecture is given by distinguished foreign officials, who are invited to address Council members on a topic of major international significance.

Virtual Event with The Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern and Richard Haass June 16, 2021 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

Canada

A Conversation With Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, and Jim Carr

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, and International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr discuss Canada’s global outlook, including the government’s perspective on the future of multilateralism, the importance of economic growth that benefits everyone, gender equality and women’s empowerment, fighting climate change, and restoring confidence in democratic and international institutions.

Event with Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, Jim Carr and Richard Haass September 25, 2018 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

Global

Education, Extremism, and Global Leadership: A Conversation with Tony Blair and Irina Bokova

Tony Blair and Irina Bokova discuss the role of education and civil society in preventing global extremism and raising awareness among governments.

Event with Tony Blair, Irina Bokova and Jami Miscik September 22, 2016 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

Mexico

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Implementing Reforms in Mexico

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto joins CFR Co-Chairman Robert E. Rubin to discuss Mexico's reform progress.

Event with Enrique Peña Nieto and Robert E. Rubin September 23, 2014 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

United Kingdom

Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture: The Diplomacy of Climate Change

United Kingdom's foreign secretary, William Hague, discusses the urgency of an international climate deal in which all countries accept responsibility for climate change, enforce a more robust framework for high growth and low carbon economic models, and ensure a new sustainable pathway to prosperity and security.

Event September 27, 2010 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

Ireland

Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture: A Conversation with Bertie Ahern

Watch Bertie Ahern, prime minister of the Republic of Ireland, discuss the peace process with Northern Ireland and its relations with the rest of Europe.

Event March 14, 2007 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture

India

Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture with Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, delivers the Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture. The Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture is given by a distinguished foreign official who is invited to address CFR members on a topic of major international significance.

Event September 24, 2004 Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture