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"Today is certainly a day for the families of those hostages, for Israelis, for people around the world to be glad to see this," Council President and CEO Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri tells BBC News. "I think as we turn and look forward to what will happen in Egypt, everybody is waiting to see whether President Trump will stay the course."
Public Opinion
As the war in Gaza continues, rifts between progressive and moderate Democrats are deepening—and cracks within the Republican Party are also beginning to show.
US Foreign Policy
Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.
Migration
While majorities of Democrats and Independents support a path to citizenship for immigrants living and working in the United States illegally, only four in 10 Republicans agree.
Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2025
Join us for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 29. Honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former prime minister of Canada; Tanya and Michael Polsky; and Regina Cross, Council Emerging Leaders alumna.
Council Welcomes Former US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith
Ambassador Julianne Smith joins the Council as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security.
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