Past Events

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.
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Democracy in Exile: A Conversation with Belarus's Opposition Leader

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discusses the country’s struggle for democracy.

Sep 27
A conversation with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Juliet Sorensen as they discuss the country’s struggle for democracy on stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

Fixing a Broken Democracy: Lessons from Poland

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a live stream discussion with Poland’s Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar on safeguarding democratic institutions and maintaining an independent judiciary.

Aug 1
Adam Bodnar stands in front of a sign in Warsaw, Poland on October 12, 2023.
Czarek Sokolowski / AP

The Longest Street in the World: Sesame Workshop's Global Impact

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation with Sesame Workshop president and interim CEO Sherrie Westin to learn how Sesame Street uses educational media to provide learning and hope to vulnerable children around the world.

Mar 12
The Chicago Council's Sarah Gilbert has a conversation with Sesame Workshop president and interim CEO Sherrie Westin to learn how Sesame Street uses educational media to provide learning and hope to vulnerable children around the world.
Ana Miyares Photography

Humanitarian Aid in Conflict

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us in unraveling the complexities of delivering humanitarian aid in conflict zones and the crucial principle of impartiality.

Feb 22
From left to right on the Council's stage Pia Wanek, Rebecca Wolfe, and Nathaniel Raymond.

Justice beyond Borders: Prosecuting War Crimes

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin discuss the challenges of defining, investigating, and prosecuting war crimes.

Jan 10
Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin in conversation on the Chicago Council Conference Center stage.

Opening Up "Oppenheimer"

PAST EVENT

Join the Council for a screening of Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," hosted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Jul 29
Robert Downey Jr, Christopher Nolan, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, and Matt Damon pose for a photo at an Oppenheimer promotional event in London.
AP Photos

Atlas of Impunity Reflects Governance Accountability Challenges in Africa

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability across Africa in the 21st century.

Mar 14
An anti-police brutality protest in Lagos, Nigeria on October 20, 2022.
Reuters

Justice For All: Exploring Impunity in the Middle East and North Africa

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the 21st century.

Mar 7
A sit-in in front of the Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon on January 25, 2023.
Reuters

Uncovering the Age of Impunity in the Americas

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss impunity and accountability throughout the Americas in the 21st century.

Mar 2
A protest demanding for an indefinite nationwide strike in Lima, Peru on February 9, 2023.
Reuters

YP In-Depth and Deep Dish Live on Global Mass Shootings

PAST EVENT VIDEO
YP In-Depth

Watch the live recording of the Deep Dish Podcast episode on how nations across the world have responded to mass shootings.

Jul 20
A glass jar full of bullets.