Shaping the Next 250 Years

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As America marks 250 years, see how the Council is helping shape the conversations that will define what comes next.
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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs brings together the people, perspectives, and expertise needed to navigate the most consequential questions of our time — from alliances and Middle East policy to AI, energy, food security, and the future of democracy itself. As the United States enters its 250th year, the stakes have never been higher. And the Council's role in shaping what comes next has never been more important.

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America at 250: The Arc of Global Influence This content is part of the Council’s America at 250 initiative, a series of high-level dialogues, expert perspectives, public and private programs, and a signature conference focused on the critical questions that will define America’s future.