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National Guard soldiers walking in front of capital building, adjacent to civilians
Feb
18
Rahmat Gul / AP
Citizens and Soldiers: The Future of Civil-Military Relations
Hybrid EVENT America at 250

Kori Schake and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the changing relationship between America's citizens and armed forces and what that means for the nation's defense.

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A destroyed tank is seen by the side of the road south of Humera, in an area of western Tigray
Feb
5
Ben Curtis / AP
10 Conflicts to Watch: A Conversation with Comfort Ero
Hybrid EVENT

Comfort Ero and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the conflicts most likely to shape 2026.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walk past the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on May 13, 2025.
Feb
4
Tingshu Wang / Pool Photo via AP
A Changing Hemisphere: China's Growing Role in Latin America
Hybrid EVENT

Julián Ventura and Oliver Stuenkel discuss China's growing influence in Latin America and its implications for the region.

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Capital dome at night with American flag
Jan
28
Carolyn Kaster / AP
At the Water's Edge: Foreign Policy, Polarization, and the American Public
Hybrid EVENT

Dina Smeltz and Gerard Baker discuss findings from the Chicago Council’s 2025 annual survey, highlighting where Americans are divided—and where consensus still exists—on the US role in the world.

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