Kenneth M. Duberstein

Mr. Duberstein is chairman and CEO of the Duberstein Group, an independent strategic planning and consulting company. He previously served as chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan in 1988 and 1989. During the Reagan administration, he also served as deputy chief of staff as well as assistant to the president for legislative affairs. Prior to joining the administration, he was vice president and director of business-government relations of the Committee for Economic Development. He returned to the private sector between his White House assignments as vice president of Timmons & Company Inc. He serves on many boards, including the Boeing Company; Dell, Inc.; The Travelers Companies, Inc.; and Mack-Cali Realty Corp. He is based in Washington, DC.

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

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