Upcoming Events

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All upcoming events, listed in chronological order.

Critical Implications of the US-Taiwan-China Relationship

In-Person EVENT

Experts from the Chicago Council and the Institute of National Defense and Security Research convene to discuss relations between the US, Taiwan, and China.

People in a crowd hold Taiwan and US flags as they welcome Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Guam on December 4, 2024.
Taiwan Presidential Office / AP
Nov
17

The US and China: Competition, Coexistence, or Collision?

Hybrid EVENT

John Mearsheimer, Rana Mitter, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss great power competition, strategic rivalry, and the evolving US-China relationship.

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A man holds a Chinese national flag to mark the 76th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong on October 1, 2025.
Chan Long Hei / AP
Nov
17

Global Perceptions of US Defense in a Changing World

In-Person EVENT

Emerging Leaders and Young Professional members are invited to a lunch and roundtable discussion on the US military with Alex Wagner.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, California, on October 4, 2024.
Eric Thayer / AP
Nov
18

Consular Corps Reception 2025

In-Person EVENT

A reception celebrating the Council's longtime collaboration with the Chicago Consular Corps.

Two women pose for a photo at the 2024 Consular Corps Reception.
Nov
18

Public Opinion and the Future of US Foreign Policy

In-Person EVENT

An expert roundtable convened in partnership with Bridging the Gap explores what public opinion data can indicate about the future of US foreign policy.

American flags lined up in front of the US Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 18, 2021.
Alex Brandon / AP
Dec
4

Chicago Architecture and the Aesthetics of Soft Power

In-Person EVENT
Global Power, Chicago-Style

Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido, Sarah Herda, and Matthew Messner join YP members to discuss the storied history and global positioning of Chicago’s architecture.

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A photo of the Chicago river at night, looking east towards the skyline.
Kiichiro Sato / AP
Dec
4

2025 Council Holiday Reception

In-Person EVENT

Council donors and friends are invited to a special holiday reception to celebrate the successes of 2025 and look towards 2026.

Three attendees at a Council event gather around a table with drinks and converse.
Ana Miyares Photography
Dec
10

The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary

Hybrid EVENT

David Pressman and Suzanne Nossel discuss Hungary's descent from democracy into illiberalism.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground.
Denes Erdos / AP
Dec
11

The Third Way: India’s Role in a World in Transition

Hybrid EVENT

Samir Saran and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss India's distinctive foreign policy strategy and its implications for the global order.

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A woman waves a handheld Indian flag.
Manish Swarup / AP
Dec
18