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Global Leadership Awards 2020

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Global Leadership Awards Dinner

The 2020 Global Leadership Awards honor Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Helene Gayle, and Keith E. Williams for their work in advancing equity in global health and safety.

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Conversation with Workstorm Founder and CEO Raj Fernando

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Board's Eye View

In this session of our Board’s Eye View series, the Council's Young Professionals Network hosts Council board member Raj Fernando who shares what CEOs are looking for in young talent.

Board Room at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs

COVID-19 — A Wake Up Call for the West

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A panel of experts joined the Council to consider whether western democracies can evolve to meet the demands of today.

The USNS Comfort passes the Statue of Liberty
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Trade-Offs in the Global Economy

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America in 2020

Two former US trade representatives examine how the 2020 election will affect US trade relationships around the world.

Workers load goods in large boxes for export onto a crane at a port in Lianyungang
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Weapons of Math Destruction: Data and Statistics in Foreign Policy

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America in 2020

Council polling experts discuss 2020 public opinion, polling, and the use of data in foreign policy.

Workers prepare for the first 2020 Presidential Debate at Hofstra University
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Private Sector Responsibility: Race, Equity, and Inclusion Part 2

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Scott Santi of Illinois Tool Works, Jennifer Steans of Financial Investments Corporation, Jim Zallie of Ingredion, and Andrea Zopp of World Business Chicago share DEI steps their organizations have taken.

Samuel C. Scott III and Ivo Daalder shake hands

YP In-Depth on Vaccine Nationalism

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YP In-Depth

Members of the Council's Young Professionals Network joined Dr. Rebecca Weintraub to examine the global challenges and opportunities in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.

Screenshot of a virtual meeting with members of the Young Professionals Network

H.R. McMaster on US Foreign Policy Lessons and Priorities

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General McMaster, former National Security Advisor, discusses foreign policy threats facing the nation and the need for Americans to move beyond partisan politics.

H.R. McMaster
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Economic Recovery or a Vanishing American Dream?

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Experts discuss economic realities facing lower and middle-income Americans and consider the solutions needed to rebuild a more inclusive American dream.

A person holds a sign saying "The American dream is over" outside of Wall Street

Adapting Governance

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Event Series: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

As the world deals with the pandemic and eventually transitions into a post-COVID reality, can the city remain a key instrument and platform for addressing global challenges?

View from the ground of four modern skyscrapers
Micah Boswell