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All past events, listed in chronological order.

The Race to Destroy Syria's Deadliest Weapons

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Joby Warrick describes the chaotic consequences of America's largely unknown efforts to find and destroy Syria's vast chemical weapons stockpile.

U.N. chemical weapons experts prepare before collecting samples from one of the sites of an alleged chemical weapons attack in Zamalka
Reuters

Amplifying Black History for Structural Change and Unity

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Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

Learning the lessons of Black History Month can highlight opportunities for addressing structural racism and systemic inequity.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Raphael Warnock visits a mural at Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, the site of an African American hospital, on election day
Reuters

Ivo Daalder on the State of the Council and Biden's Foreign Policy

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Council leadership members enjoyed an exclusive off-the-record conversation with the former NATO ambassador and Chicago Council president on the Biden administration.

President-elect Joe Biden holds a conference video call alongside Vice President-elect Kamala Harris focused on foreign policy
Reuters

Promoting a More Equitable World Through Sports

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Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

A panel of experts examines how sports diplomacy can build gender and racial equity around the world.

Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed before the new national stadium
Aflo

Emerging Leaders Program February Information Session

PAST EVENT

Attendees learned more about the Council's Emerging Leaders Program, the selection criteria, and the application and selection process for the EL class of 2022.

Emerging Leaders Class of 2020 laugh together during a meeting

Transcending Political Differences Using Sports Diplomacy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss how sports diplomacy can be an important soft power tool for nations to further cultural understanding and address geopolitical challenges.

Screenshot of Shihoko Goto speaking during this virtual event

Continuity of Government in Times of Crisis

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A panel of experts examine how the United States can ensure critical government functions continue amid a catastrophe.

Mr. Douglas Emhoff, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Dr. Jill Biden, President-elect Joe Biden, Roy Blunt, Amy Klobuchar arrive for the Inauguration Day ceremony of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris held at the U.S. Capitol Building
Reuters

The Fed's Outlook as Vaccine Rollout Shifts into High Gear

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Global Economy Series

Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan weighed in on the possibility of a global economic recovery as more people around the world receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" are seen in front of a displayed U.S. dollar banknote with George Washington and a printed mask
Reuters

How the World Views US Democracy

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Foreign correspondents explain the global reaction to insurrection at the US capitol, impeachment, and a new administration.

Journalists continue to wait for news on the final results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 5, 2020.
Reuters / Carlos Barria

The Evolution of China-US Relations in 2021

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A panel of senior American and Chinese scholars shared their perspectives on what lies ahead for the world’s most significant bilateral relationship.

A woman adjusts a Chinese national flag next to US national flags
Reuters