Past Events

Paramita Das, Alaina Harkness, and Karl Friedhoff discuss the strategic challenges facing the US as it tries to secure critical mineral supply chains while balancing competing policy priorities.

Join us to discuss how the Bank of America Chicago Marathon unites runners from over 100 countries every October, fueling global connection and driving Chicago’s cultural and economic impact.

Professor Lisa Anderson and Ambassador Daniel Shapiro join the Council's Cécile Shea to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Daniel Byman, Sanam Vakil, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal and a potential end to the conflict in Gaza.

Mark Linscott joins senior business leaders from across Chicago to discuss the evolving dynamics of US-India trade negotiations amid recent developments.

Ian Hurd, Juliet Sorensen, and Paul Poast discuss the evolution and future of multilateralism through the lens of the United Nations' 80th anniversary.

Serhiy Prytula joins the Council to discuss the military technology shaping the Russia-Ukraine war.

Julián Ventura and Suzanne Nossel explore how nations worldwide are recalibrating their strategies in response to America's changing approach to foreign policy. 

Leading experts explore how democracies can fight back against authoritarian threats and build resilience.

Taiwan's Minister of Mainland Affairs Chiu Chui-cheng joins the Council for a discussion on relations between Taiwan and China.