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All past events, listed in chronological order.

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

James A. Baker III – the Man Who Ran Washington

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This members-only conversation with The New York Times’ Peter Baker and the New Yorker's Susan Glasser explores the legacy of James A. Baker III, the topic of their new book.

Peter Baker, left, and Susan Glasser

Decoupling or Recoupling US-China Relations

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America in 2020

Experts share their perspectives on what direction the United States should take in its relationship with China over the next decade.

American and China flags, blowing from flagpoles in front of a blue sky
REUTERS

The Geopolitics of a New Decade

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Foreign policy experts Rebecca Lissner and Mira Rapp-Hooper shared their vision for a new American grand strategy of openness beyond the 2020 election.

Silhouettes of people stand in front of multi-national flags
Reuters

Conversation with Rep. Kinzinger on China

PAST EVENT

Members of the President's Club and higher joined Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) at a virtual roundtable discussion on US-China relations.

U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger is interviewed during the 2017 "Congress of Tomorrow" Joint Republican Issues Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reuters

Scoring the Presidential Debates with Todd Graham

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America in 2020

Members at the President's Club level and higher engaged in a conversation with CNN contributor Todd Graham about what to look out for during the first 2020 presidential debate.

Workers prepare for the first 2020 Presidential Debate at Hofstra University
Reuters

Exclusive Council Update for President's Club Members

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Council President Ivo Daalder overviewed current global issues amid the pandemic and how the Council is impacted in this exclusive event for President's Club members.

Ivo Daalder speaking at the Council

Singapore Ambassador on Challenges Amidst COVID-19

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Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri discussed on Singapore’s pandemic response and how the United States and Singapore can tackle the challenges of COVID-19 in the current geopolitical context.

Image of Singapore Skyline
Reuters

Defense Priorities for a New Decade

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America in 2020

An expert panel explored where the United States should prioritize defense spending and the deployment of troops and other military assets.

US soldiers board a plane in Iraq, while one waves
Reuters