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.
Former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates joined Council President Ivo Daalder for a conversation on the scale, complexity, and purpose of America’s power—as well as its limits.
Joseph S. Nye discussed his findings after examining the foreign policies of US presidents on three ethical dimensions—their intentions, the means they used, and the consequences of their decision.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis the Council gathers former US officials who lived through those tense days in Tehran to recount their experiences.
Ankit Panda, senior editor of The Diplomat, joined the Council to explain how the US can best manage nuclear risks on the Korean Peninsula, and whether a diplomatic breakthrough is possible.
There are many ways to lead in the world without using military force, argued former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, who spoke at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on October 15, 2019.
Robert Kagan discusses the rise of political partisanship both at home and abroad and considered what the world could look like if the US withdraws from its leadership role.
Experts from the Council and AEI discussed the results of the Council's 2018 report on American attitudes toward US global leadership and the future of America’s role in the world.
