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All past events, listed in chronological order.

Combatting Impunity: Holding World Leaders Accountable

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation with former International Criminal Court President Chile Eboe-Osuji on prosecuting war crimes and strengthening global justice.

Fay Hartog-Levin and Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Future of the Russian Opposition

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Natalia Pelevina, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, and Olga Kamenchuk discuss the future of Russia's opposition movement and the challenges Russian activists are facing.

Speakers on stage. From left to right: Olga Kamenchuk, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, Natalia Pelevina
Ana Miyares Photography

Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Lila Abed and Denise Dresser discuss how Mexico and the US will navigate their partnership as both countries face decisions on trade, migration, and security cooperation.

Cecile Shea, Denise Dresser, and Lila Abed on stage at the Council
Ana Miyares Photography

A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Rebuilding Syria

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A conversation on the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding Syria after a decade of civil war.

Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.
Ana Miyares Photography

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2024

PAST EVENT
Global Leadership Awards Dinner

Honoring U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, President of United Airlines Brett Hart, and Emerging Leader alumna Shoba Pillay.

Global Leadership Honorees accepting their awards on stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Here Now Project: Confronting the Global Climate Crisis

PAST EVENT

Following a special screening of "The Here Now Project," its directors, Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, discuss their film on the climate crisis and its impact on communities worldwide.

Speakers on the Council's event stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

America's Choice: A Post-Election Town Hall

PAST EVENT

Council members join us for a town hall with Council CEO Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election and the implications for US foreign policy and global engagement.  

Speakers on the Council's event stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Israel-Hamas War: One Year On

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Council CEO Ivo Daalder leads a conversation with Brandeis University's Shai Feldman, Egyptian Senator Abdel Monem Said Aly, and Khalil Shikaki of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research on the political and humanitarian implications of the Israel-Hamas war and prospects for peace.

Council CEO Ivo Daalder leads a conversation with Brandeis University's Shai Feldman, Egyptian Senator Abdel Monem Said Aly, and Khalil Shikaki of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research on the political and humanitarian implications of the Israel-Hamas war and prospects for peace.
Ana Miyares Photography

Tehran's Tactics: Iran, Its Proxies, and US Middle East Policy

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Election 2024

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution leads a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on how the outcome of the US presidential election may shape US policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East.

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution leads a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on how the outcome of the US presidential election may shape US policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East.
Ana Miyares Photography