Stacy Captain A. , JAGC, USN Pedrozo

Former Military Fellow, U.S. Navy, Former Military Fellow, U.S. Navy

Captain Stacy Pedrozo was the 2010-2011 U.S. Navy fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

Captain Pedrozo was most recently assigned to the Naval War College, where she taught the Joint Maritime Component Commanders Courses, Joint Military Operations courses, served as the legal advisor for Global Wargame 09, and assisted the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership in Maritime Operations Center assist and assess visits. Previously, she was the Fleet Judge Advocate, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and senior staff judge advocate for JTF-519.

Captain Pedrozo holds a BA from Wake Forest University, an MA from the Naval War College, and a JD from the University of Richmond.

China

Religion in China
A significant proportion of China’s population claims to follow a religion. However, the government continues to toughen oversight, increase persecution of some religions, and attempt to co-opt state-sanctioned religious organizations.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 15, 2024

Japan

The U.S.-Japan Alliance
The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades. Now, Japan’s role in global security is growing as challenges from China and North Korea mount.  

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 3, 2024

United States

How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works
The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.  

Backgrounder by James McBride and Noah Berman May 2, 2024 Renewing America

Top Stories on CFR

China

Virtual Media Briefing: U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

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CFR experts discuss President Joe Biden’s decision to increase tariffs on various Chinese imports and the implications for the U.S. economy and U.S.-China relations. 

Virtual Event with Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Brad W. Setser and Matthew P. Goodman May 16, 2024 Media Briefings

Myanmar

Will 2024 Be the Junta’s End in Myanmar?
Myanmar’s civil war between resistance groups and the ruling military junta has reached a decisive phase.

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick May 15, 2024 Asia Unbound

Taiwan

Taiwan’s Democracy Is Thriving in China’s Shadow
Despite China’s growing pressure, Taiwan has developed one of the world’s strongest democracies—one that will be increasingly tested in the coming years. 

Blog Post by David Sacks May 13, 2024 Asia Unbound