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Global Politics
Ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit, Council experts examine deeper fractures over threat perception, alliance trust, and Washington's commitment.
Global Politics
Far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen has joined the French presidential race. Her victory would spark a complete departure from French foreign policy under Macron.
Global Politics
With the tournament set to kick off at a moment of geopolitical strain, authoritarian powers are seizing an opportunity.
Global Economy
The trilateral trade deal with Mexico and Canada remains in place for now, but the decision raises questions about North America’s economic future.
High-Level Dialogue on the Transatlantic Relationship
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, The Ditchley Foundation, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation convened senior leaders in Chicago for a high-level dialogue exploring whether America’s heartland still has a stake in the historic partnership and what stronger US-Europe economic cooperation could look like in practice.
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US Foreign Policy
"Ultimately, I don't think that either the United States or Iran wants to return to March, when we had large-scale operations," says Council Vice President of Research for Security and Defense Ariane Tabatabai. "And so this, in my mind, is the new steady state for the foreseeable future."
US Foreign Policy
Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why President Trump's latest Iran threats are aimed at gaining negotiating leverage rather than launching a full-scale war.
US Foreign Policy
"Despite open enmity toward multilateral institutions, the Trump administration finds itself turning back to these bodies to handle crises, distribute funds, and shoulder burdens," Council Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow Suzanne Nossel writes.
Global Politics
"Having that provocation on the eve of the NATO summit could lead President Trump to do what he should do, which is to double down on NATO's demonstration of unity," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri argues on CNN. "I mean, after all, this is this is a summit."
America at 250
Global Politics
Alliances have long been one of America's greatest strategic advantages. At 250, the United States must redefine its partnerships for a transformed geopolitical and technological era.
US Foreign Policy
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review in 2026. In its pursuit of a strong economy, the United States would be smart to renew its trade partnership with its North American neighbors.
US Foreign Policy
Since the days before its independence, America has gone to the extremes of foreign economic policy.
US Foreign Policy
Recent history suggests that when the United States leads, others follow. And when it retreats, others take cover.
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