Many of our past events—featuring world leaders, policymakers, journalists, authors, and other experts sharing their ideas and perspectives on critical global issues—are available to watch on-demand.
One week after the Iowa caucuses, analysts from across the region convened with the Council to discuss the role of the Midwest in the 2020 presidential election.
National Security Correspondent Fred Kaplan shared previously untold stories from inside the White House, the Joint Chiefs of Staff's "tank" in the Pentagon, and the chambers of US Strategic Command.
Kelly Magsamen, recently tapped as the Pentagon's chief of staff for the incoming Biden administration, discusses America's policy options for Iran going forward.
Joseph S. Nye discussed his findings after examining the foreign policies of US presidents on three ethical dimensions—their intentions, the means they used, and the consequences of their decision.
Christopher Crane of the Exelon Corporation, the Department of Energy’s Daniel Poneman, and Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Rachel Bronson discussed whether nuclear power can be safe and economical.
Stephen Roach, a leading voice on the economic codependency between the US and China, discussed how the countries' relationship impacts the world and what could resolve our economic standoff.
The Council welcomed award-winning author, activist, commentator, and feminist leader Mona Eltahawy, who inspires women and nonbinary people to embrace their power and fight oppression.
