Global Implications of the Emerging Conflict with Iran

Virtual

Leslie Vinjamuri, Julianne Smith, and Evan Medeiros discuss the escalating US-Iran conflict and its broader implications.

Mar

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Speakers

Evan Medeiros
Julianne Smith
Leslie Vinjamuri

Date and Time

Mar 31: 2:00 - 3:00 pm CDT

Doors Open: 2:00 PM

Location

YouTube

Who Can Attend

For All

REGISTRATION

This live stream is open to the public.

About This Event

Following the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran a few weeks ago, the conflict has escalated well beyond the Gulf region with implications for global alliances, energy, and security. With President Trump now warning NATO of a “very bad” future if allies do not open the Strait of Hormuz, even suggesting the involvement of China, how will global alliances react and reshape as this conflict continues to evolve? And where will this leave US leadership on the global stage? Join Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri, former NATO Ambassador and Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on Defense and Security Julianne Smith, and Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on China Dr. Evan Medeiros as they answer these pressing questions and discuss the global implications of this emerging conflict.

About the Speakers

Evan Medeiros

Distinguished Nonresident Fellow, China

Evan S. Medeiros is Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on China at the Council and also a professor and director of Asian Studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He served for six years on the staff of the National Security Council from 2009-2015, working on Asian affairs.

Julianne Smith

Distinguished Nonresident Fellow, Defense and Security

Ambassador Julianne Smith, former US permanent representative to NATO, is a national security expert with over two decades of experience in US and European defense policy and transatlantic relations. She's held leadership positions at the White House, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State. Smith joined the Council in 2025 as distinguished nonresident fellow, defense and security.

Leslie Vinjamuri

President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She is Professor of Practice in International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London.

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