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.
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.
International security expert Dina Esfandiary and political scientist Ariane Tabatabai discussed whether relationships between Iran, Russia, and China prevent the US from fully isolating Iran.
Juliet Eilperin moderated a discussion with Mary Nichols and Michael Greenstone to talk about the US climate policy and the major successes and challenges that faced California.
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.
Jake Sullivan and Tom Wyler joined the Council to discuss the Trump administration's departing from core principles that have underpinned US foreign policy for decades.
Elizabeth Economy examined XI’s leadership, how he will influence the Chinese state in the coming years, and the changes to the Party’s structure that might be around the corner.
Husain Haqqani, former Pakistan Ambassador to the US, explained how Pakistan could effectively address its complex inter-ethnic, social, and economic challenges.
Madeleine Albright drew on her experiences in war-torn Europe and her career as a diplomat to consider if fascism presents more of a threat to peace today than at any other time since the end of World War II.
Speechwriters and a poet laureate talk with Poetry Foundation President Henry Bienen about the writing process in the age of constant communication and short attention spans.
