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America's Place in the World: Global Volatility and Authoritarianism

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Daniel Twining, Tamara Cofman Wittes, and Leslie Vinjamuri unpack how Republicans and Democrats see America's role in the world and how they want their country to engage in the world around them.

A general view of the US Capitol on June 23, 2023.
Mariam Zuhaib / AP

The Global Stakes of America's Midterms

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Armida van Rij, Evan Medeiros, Ariane Tabatabai, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss what is at stake for US foreign policy and the world in the upcoming midterm elections.

"Vote Here" signs lining a sidewalk outside a voting location.
Ellen Schmidt / AP

Roundtable with Congressman Jason Crow on the Use of Force

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US Congressman Jason Crow joins Council Senior Advisor to the CEO Eric Pierce to discuss national security and the use of force.

Jason Crow speaks into a microphone
Gabriela Passos / AP

The Midterms That Could Make or Break NATO

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A panel of transatlantic security experts moderated by Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the upcoming US midterms and how they could shape NATO at this Warsaw Security Forum side event.

Speakers on stage at the Warsaw Security Forum
Warsaw Security Forum / The Casimir Pulaski Foundation

The State of American Opinion: The 2026 Chicago Council Survey

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John Lapinski, Dina Smeltz, and Asma Khalid unpack what the results of the 2026 Chicago Council survey tell us about Americans’ foreign policy priorities heading into the midterms.

Speakers on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

The US-Europe-China Triangle Under Pressure

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Evan Medeiros, Rachel Ellehuus, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how trade and security are shifting the balance of power between the United States, Europe, and China.

Evan Medeiros speaking at a table
Ana Miyares Photography

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Hosts a Conversation on NATO's Future with Secretary General Mark Rutte and Ambassador Matthew G. Whitaker

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Matthew G. Whitaker, and Leslie Vinjamuri convene in Iowa to discuss the future of the alliance and what it means for Americans at home.

Three people sit in chairs while speaking into microphones
Charlie Neibergall / AP

September 11 and the Remaking of American National Security

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Lieutenant General Frank Kearney (Ret.), Kelly Magsamen, and Ari Tabatabai reflect on how the post-9/11 era transformed American warfare and continues to shape US national security 25 years later.

Speakers on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Roundtable with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul

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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul joins the Council for a private roundtable discussion on US foreign policy priorities.

Photo of Rand Paul
Stephanie Scarbrough / AP

After US-Israel Strikes: What Comes Next for Iran and the Region?

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Rapid Response

A live stream with Lisa Anderson, Daniel Byman, and Leslie Vinjamuri on the emerging developments following the joint US-Israel coordinated strikes on Iran.

US Missile Strike
US Central Command / AP