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James A. Baker III – the Man Who Ran Washington

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This members-only conversation with The New York Times’ Peter Baker and the New Yorker's Susan Glasser explores the legacy of James A. Baker III, the topic of their new book.

Peter Baker, left, and Susan Glasser

Decoupling or Recoupling US-China Relations

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America in 2020

Experts share their perspectives on what direction the United States should take in its relationship with China over the next decade.

American and China flags, blowing from flagpoles in front of a blue sky
REUTERS

Scoring the Presidential Debates with Todd Graham

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America in 2020

Members at the President's Club level and higher engaged in a conversation with CNN contributor Todd Graham about what to look out for during the first 2020 presidential debate.

Workers prepare for the first 2020 Presidential Debate at Hofstra University
Reuters

Exclusive Council Update for President's Club Members

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Council President Ivo Daalder overviewed current global issues amid the pandemic and how the Council is impacted in this exclusive event for President's Club members.

Ivo Daalder speaking at the Council

Singapore Ambassador on Challenges Amidst COVID-19

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Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri discussed on Singapore’s pandemic response and how the United States and Singapore can tackle the challenges of COVID-19 in the current geopolitical context.

Image of Singapore Skyline
Reuters

2020 YP Global Trivia Bowl

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Members of the Council's YP Network flexed their acquired-while-quarantined trivia knowledge.

A picture of young professionals at the annual trivia night.

Thomas Piketty on Ideology and Inequality

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A live podcast recording with Thomas Piketty on how societies throughout history have used ideology to justify inequality and why new thinking can build a more equitable future.

A close up image of Thomas Piketty
Reuters

Discussion Table with Senator Tammy Duckworth

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US Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses sexual assault in the military as well as her unique perspective as an Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and former assistant secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Senator Tammy Duckworth walks off stage
REUTERS

Idealist Lessons on American Leadership

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Samuel Zipp describes the lessons Republican presidential candidate Wendell Willkie learned about American engagement in the world and the parallels he sees between 1942 and today.

Screenshot of Samuel Zipp speaking during this event

US-Pakistan Relations and South Asian Peace and Security

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Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States Asad Majeed Khan discusses the relationship between Pakistan and the United States in the midst of a global crisis.

President Donald Trump and the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, right.
Reuters