The [http://www.cfr.org/ '''Council on Foreign Relations'''] (CFR) stated mission is: "The Council on Foreign Relations is dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. The Council accomplishes this mainly by promoting constructive debates and discussions, clarifying world issues, and publishing ''[[Foreign Affairs Magazine|Foreign Affairs]]''."
In a September 2005 makeover of its website, the Council proclaims itself to be "A Nonpartisan Resource for Information and Analysis"(sic), "to be the first-stop, nonpartisan resource on U.S. foreign policy and America’s role in the world", according to the press release.
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