Authors

Ilai Saltzman

Dr. Ilai Saltzman is the Israel Institute Visiting Assistant Professor of Israel Studies. He previously served as a professor of government at…

Tariq Kenney-Shawa

Tariq Kenney-Shawa is Al-Shabaka's US Policy Fellow. He holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a bachelor’s…

John Hewko

General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation
John Hewko served as an advisor to the Ukrainian Parliament and helped draft Ukraine’s constitution. From 2004 to 2009, he was vice president for…

Paul Fitchen

Intern
Paul Fitchen joined the Council in January 2023 as an intern with the public opinion team at the Lester Crown Center. Originally from Houston,…
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Steven Feldstein

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Sarah Yager

Washington Director, Human Rights Watch
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Geraldine Byrne Nason

Ambassador of Ireland to the United States
Geraldine Byrne Nason assumed her role as Ireland’s 19th Ambassador to the United States in August 2022. Geraldine was Ambassador and Permanent…
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Rick Umback

Rick Umback holds a Ph.D. from the Australian National University’s School of Politics and International Relations. His research…

Rose Rodgers

Rose Rodgers is a DC-based political-military analyst. Her research focuses on PRC strategic forces, export controls, nuclear…

Hope O'Dell

Real-Time Reporter
Hope O'Dell joined the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in 2023 as real-time reporter. In this role, they cover global politics and policy daily…
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