Council on Foreign Relations
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The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an American think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international relations. Founded in 1921, it is an independent and nonpartisan nonprofit organization. CFR is based in New York City, with an additional office in Massachusetts. Its membership has included senior politicians, numerous secretaries of state, CIA directors, bankers, lawyers, professors, corporate directors and CEOs, and senior media figures.
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| Abbreviation | CFR |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Type | Think tank |
| Headquarters | Harold Pratt House, 58 East 68th Street, Manhattan |
| Location | |
President | Richard N. Haass |
Chairman | David Rubenstein |
Revenue (2017) | $94,192,500[1] |
| Expenses (2017) | $73,694,100[1] |
| Website | cfr.org |
CFR meetings convene government officials, global business leaders and prominent members of the intelligence and foreign-policy community to discuss international issues. CFR has published the bi-monthly journal Foreign Affairs since 1922. It also runs the David Rockefeller Studies Program, which influences foreign policy by making recommendations to the presidential administration and diplomatic community, testifying before Congress, interacting with the media, and publishing on foreign policy issues.