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British Ambassador Peter Mandelson on Trade, Tech, and Transatlantic Relations

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British Ambassador Peter Mandelson explores how the US and UK can strengthen their bilateral relationship in an era of heightened global competition and technological change.

Leslie Vinjamuri and Ambassador Peter Mandelson on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Middle East on Edge: What's Next for Iran, Israel, and the Region

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Security and Middle East policy experts discuss the Iran-Israel conflict, the current ceasefire, and the status of Iran's nuclear program.

From left to right: Leslie Vinjamuri, Ali Vaez, Robert Pape, and Rachel Bronson on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

General Mark Milley on Navigating Geopolitical Tensions

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Global Quantum Forum

General Mark Milley joins the Council to discuss today’s geopolitical tensions, global risks, and shifting centers of power.

A person is talking while sitting in a chair while people look on in the background
Ana Miyares Photography

Taiwan: The US-China Tipping Point?

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Rorry Daniels, Damien Ma, Kharis Templeman, and Craig Kafura discuss Taiwan and rising tensions in US-China relations and the implications for regional security and the global economy.

Craig Kafura, Kharis Templeman, Damien Ma, and Rorry Daniels on the Council stage facing an audience.
Ana Miyares Photography

World Review Live: Gaza Chaos, Rubio's Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

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Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the farewell episode of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

Marco Rubio listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP

Corporate Leadership Roundtable on the US-Ireland Relationship

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Corporate Leadership Conversations

Please join us for our next Corporate Leadership Conversation with Ireland's Deputy Secretary General for Foreign Affairs and Trade Sonja Hyland.

Miniature Irish and US flags sit on top of a table.
Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago

The Middle East in Transition

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Aaron David Miller, David Schenker, Mona Yacoubian, and Ivo Daalder analyze how conflicts and power shifts are reshaping the Middle East and the roles of key regional players.

Ivo Daalder, Mona Yacoubian, David Schenker on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Ukraine: From Battlefield to Bargaining Table?

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Samuel Charap, Elina Beketova, Jen Stout, and Ivo Daalder discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine and the ongoing attempts to end the conflict.

Event speakers on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Fulbright and Chicago Council 2025 Extravaganza

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Members of the Council and the Fulbright Association are invited to join us for an evening of connection with other globally minded professionals.

Speakers at Fulbright event shake hands
Ana Miyares Photography

The Future of the Russian Opposition

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Natalia Pelevina, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, and Olga Kamenchuk discuss the future of Russia's opposition movement and the challenges Russian activists are facing.

Speakers on stage. From left to right: Olga Kamenchuk, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, Natalia Pelevina
Ana Miyares Photography