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At the Water's Edge: Foreign Policy, Polarization, and the American Public

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America at 250

Craig Kafura, Sarah Maxey, and Gerard Baker discuss findings from the 2025 Chicago Council Survey, highlighting where Americans are divided—and where consensus still exists—on the US role in the world.

Gerard Baker, Sarah Maxey, and Craig Kafura on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Roundtable and Press Briefing with US Senator Durbin on Greenland and Arctic Security

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A private roundtable discussion with US Sen. Dick Durbin reflecting on his recent bipartisan visit to Denmark and discussions on Greenland, Arctic security, and the evolving geopolitical tensions, including the potential impact on NATO.

Senator Dick Durbin speaking at the podium during a press briefing at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

Venezuela at a Turning Point: What Comes Next after the Capture of Nicolás Maduro?

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Rapid Response

Suzanne Nossel and Francisco Rodríguez assess the implications of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as this emerging development unfolds in real time.

A person waving miniature US and Venezuelan flags in each hand.
Estaban Felix / AP

Public Opinion and the Future of US Foreign Policy

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An expert roundtable convened in partnership with Bridging the Gap explores what public opinion data can indicate about the future of US foreign policy.

American flags lined up in front of the US Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 18, 2021.
Alex Brandon / AP

G20: What Comes Next as the US Takes Leadership?

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Rapid Response

Lord Jim O’Neill, Brent Neiman, and Elizabeth Sidiropoulos share insights into how the G20 has changed and will continue under the upcoming US presidency with Leslie Vinjamuri.

Promotional sign for G20 in Miami in 2026.
Alex Brandon / AP

Global Perceptions of US Defense in a Changing World

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Emerging Leaders and Young Professional members are invited to a lunch and roundtable discussion on the US military with Alex Wagner.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, California, on October 4, 2024.
Eric Thayer / AP

Critical Implications of the US-Taiwan-China Relationship

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Experts from the Chicago Council and the Institute of National Defense and Security Research convene to discuss relations between the US, Taiwan, and China.

People in a crowd hold Taiwan and US flags as they welcome Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Guam on December 4, 2024.
Taiwan Presidential Office / AP

Congressman Ro Khanna on US Foreign Policy

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Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) joins the Council for a private roundtable discussion.

Congressman Ro Khanna speaks at a podium to the City Club of Cleveland on April 14, 2025.
Sue Ogrocki / AP

USMCA 2026: Renegotiating North America's Economic Future

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Heather Hurlburt, Eric Miller, Orlando Pérez Gárate, and Robert Gulotty discuss the 2026 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review and how it might shape the future of North American economic cooperation.

Speakers on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Nicholas Berliner on Today's Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

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Nicholas Berliner, former National Security Council Senior Director for Russia and Central Asia, leads a roundtable discussion.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on August 18, 2025.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP