Council on Foreign Relations published an article titled 'The American Tradition of Supporting Authoritarianism' in which it analyzes and critiques the U.S. administration’s phone call with Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar. The piece highlights how the call, which supported Haftar’s bid to seize power in Libya, reflects a long-standing U.S. pattern of endorsing authoritarian figures. This analysis serves to question traditional foreign policy approaches and calls attention to the dangers inherent in such alignments.

The Council on Foreign Relations, through its Climate Realism Initiative led by Varun Sivarum, published an essay outlining a zero-sum view of climate change. The essay emphasizes national self-interest, border protection, and global resource competition amid severe climate impacts.

The Council on Foreign Relations published a donor roll revealing that no contributions were received from donors connected to the U.S. government, Pentagon contractors, or foreign governments, reflecting its commitment to maintaining funding independence.

The Council on Foreign Relations released an extensive report that analyzes the multifaceted tactics of foreign influence—including economic coercion, disinformation, and transnational repression—on democratic governance. The report outlines transparency and accountability measures to counter such malign practices, thereby supporting democratic institutions and promoting anti-authoritarian policies.

The article details CFR's diversified funding sources and strict conflict-of-interest policies designed to maintain its nonpartisan stance and intellectual independence. These measures help shield the organization from undue corporate or governmental influence.