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US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on China-US Relations

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Members of the Council community join Ambassador Burns for insights into the current state of the China-US relationship.

Ambassador Burns on screen in conversation with Fay Hartog Levin

Vice President Mike Pence on America's Role in the World

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Join Vice President Mike Pence for a discussion on his career, foreign policy, and his new book, " So Help Me God."

Former Vice President Mike Pence on the Council's stage with Council President Ivo H. Daalder

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Tackling the Global Food Security Crisis

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UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield argues that implementing a foreign policy for all Americans means tackling the global food security crisis head on.

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield on a recent visit to Africa.

Fiona Hill on Russia, Ukraine, and the Outcome of the War

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Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill discusses the future of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Fiona Hill is seen speaking into a mic at a hearing
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Senator Joni Ernst on Emerging Threats to National Defense

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Joni Ernst, senator from Iowa and retired lieutenant colonel, discussed the top challenges to US defense and security today.

Senator Joni Ernst giving speech in front of flag backdrop
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Lessons from the Edge: A Conversation with Marie Yovanovitch

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The Council is a Chicago Humanities Festival program partner for this event featuring former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch in conversation with Council President Ivo Daalder, former US Ambassador to NATO.

Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch giving an interview and talking into a microphone
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America, China, and the Avoidable War

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China's Changing Landscape

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd discussed the foreign policy objectives of the United States and China and how these superpowers can prevent competition from sparking a conflict.

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Will Hurd on Rebooting US Democracy

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For the Council's first in-person event since 2020, former Congressman and CIA Officer Will Hurd presents "American Reboot," a playbook for American democracy rooted in bipartisanship, inclusivity, and democratic values.

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Representative Slotkin on US Foreign Policy

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Representative Elissa Slotkin unpacked her legislative foreign policy priorities, including the conflict in Ukraine, the rise of domestic terrorism, and more.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during a hearing
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Town Hall with Ivo Daalder on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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“Vladimir Putin called this a special military operation. In normal English, it's called war,” Ivo Daalder shared his thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine at a public town hall.

Screenshot of Ivo Daalder on screen