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Sheila Smith

Sheila Smith

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Senior Fellow, The Council on Foreign Relations

Washington

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human interest feature stories and travel arts/culture grassroots social movements

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Though I have my opinions, I will most likely steer clear of sports and politics

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Total articles 125

  • Otsuka Yumi: Writing My Own Story

    By Sheila Smith| CFR Blogs@ This guest article from Otsuka Yumi is part of the Asia program’s Women’s Voices from the Indo-Pacific Project. John E. Merow Senior Fellow Sheila A. Smith features influential women in Japan’s political, economic, and social fields. I joined Toyota Motor in 1992 as part of the first wave of women entering the Japanese workforce after the passage of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law of 1986.

    By Sheila Smith · CFR Blogs

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Otsuka Yumi: Writing My Own Story

    By Sheila Smith| CFR Blogs@ This guest article from Otsuka Yumi is part of the Asia program’s Women’s Voices from the Indo-Pacific Project. John E. Merow Senior Fellow Sheila A. Smith features influential women in Japan’s political, economic, and social fields. I joined Toyota Motor in 1992 as part of the first wave of women entering the Japanese workforce after the passage of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law of 1986.

    By Sheila Smith · CFR Blogs

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Syria’s Biggest Problem

    By Carl Minzner, Sheila Smith, Oscar Berry, Jesse Marks| Foreign Affairs Verified The shocking defeat of Bashar al-Assad’s regime by rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham prompted a groundswell of domestic and international optimism. But already, Syria’s post-Assad future is on a knife’s edge. The obstacles to reconstructing the country are immense. Chief among them is the question of refugees forced from the country during Syria’s decadelong civil war.

    By Carl Minzner, Sheila Smith, Oscar Berry, Jesse Marks · Foreign Affairs

    Feb. 11, 2025

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The Council on Foreign Relations

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a nonpartisan, independent organization founded in 1921. It serves as a think tank, educator, and publisher, focusing on international relations and foreign policy. CFR aims to enhance understanding of global issues through discussions that involve experts from various fields, including statecraft, finance, and science. CFR offers a variety of services, including membership opportunities that connect individuals and corporations with leading experts. The organization conducts extensive research and analysis, providing valuable insights to policymakers and business leaders. It publishes *Foreign Affairs*, a prominent journal on international relations, along with books, reports, and digital content such as videos and podcasts. CFR also hosts events and educational programs designed to engage the public and foster dialogue on pressing international topics.

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