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Upcoming Events

New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger

Hybrid EVENT

Join us for a conversation with award-winning journalist David Sanger on his new book, "New Cold Wars," and the struggle between the US, Russia, and China for global influence.

Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Xi Jinping in the Kremlin on May 8, 2015.
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Apr
24

Past Events

World Health Day: Migration, Climate Change, and Global Health

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us as we explore the intertwined implications of migration, climate change, and global health and how to chart a course for meaningful change.

Maya Prabhu, Clinical Associate Professor of Law, Yale Law School, and Ibrahim Abubakar, Pro-Provost at University College London, on stage at the Chicago Council for a panel discussion on the intertwined implications of migration, climate change, and global health and how to chart a course for meaningful change.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Longest Street in the World: Sesame Workshop's Global Impact

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation with Sesame Workshop president and interim CEO Sherrie Westin to learn how Sesame Street uses educational media to provide learning and hope to vulnerable children around the world.

The Chicago Council's Sarah Gilbert has a conversation with Sesame Workshop president and interim CEO Sherrie Westin to learn how Sesame Street uses educational media to provide learning and hope to vulnerable children around the world.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Why are foreign investors buying land in Illinois, and what does it mean for the state?

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

In Illinois, Chinese investors own only about one square mile of land, while Portuguese, Italian, and Canadian interests hold over 760 square miles combined.

An aerial view of farm equipment harvesting a field
Joshua A. Bickel / AP
Global Economy

NATO Is about Security — Not Dollars and Cents

In the News
Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The security of allies isn’t a question of dollars and cents — it is the key to America’s security as well," argues Ivo Daalder.

The NATO flag is raised during a celebration for Lithuania's NATO membership 20th anniversary on March 29, 2024.
Mindaugas Kulbis / AP
Global Politics

Research

Generational Divides in Attitudes toward the US Role in the World

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

People of various ages wave American flags
Lynne Sladky/AP
Public Opinion

Majority of Trump Republicans Prefer the United States Stay out of World Affairs

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Trump supporters with a sign that reads America First
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Experts

Paul Poast 

Nonresident Fellow, Foreign Policy and Public Opinion
Council expert Paul Poast