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All past events, listed in chronological order.

The Future of Alliances in a Changing World

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

Leslie Vinjamuri speaks with Ambassador Julianne Smith about how US alliances are navigating new pressures and what this means for the future of global partnerships.

Julianne Smith on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Is Iran on the Brink of Collapse? What Might Come Next?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Rapid Response

International Crisis Group's Ali Vaez joins the Council's Rachel Bronson to analyze and discuss the multidimensional factors facing the future of Iran, the region, and the world as events unfold in real-time.

Iran Protest in Germany
Ebrahim Noroozi / AP

"The Year Ahead" Young Professionals Meet-Up

PAST EVENT

Members of the Young Professionals network are invited to attend this private reception following the public program "The Year Ahead: A Town Hall with Council President Leslie Vinjamuri."

Two event attendees pose for a photo at the Chicago Council Conference Center.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Year Ahead: A Town Hall with Council President Leslie Vinjamuri

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri speaks with Tom Wyler to share her insights on the opportunities and challenges facing the United States and the world in 2026.

Leslie Vinjamuri talking to an audience in white pants, navy blazer
Ana Miyares Photography

Global Economy Roundtable Series with Heath Tarbert

PAST EVENT
Global Economy Roundtable Series

Heath Tarbert and Brent Neiman discuss global economic policy and macroeconomic trends in the first edition of the revitalized Global Economy Roundtable Series.

Stylized photo of a one-dollar bill.
Matt Slocum / AP

Venezuela at a Turning Point: What Comes Next after the Capture of Nicolás Maduro?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Rapid Response

Suzanne Nossel and Francisco Rodríguez assess the implications of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as this emerging development unfolds in real time.

A person waving miniature US and Venezuelan flags in each hand.
Estaban Felix / AP

The Third Way: India's Role in a World in Transition

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Samir Saran and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss India's distinctive foreign policy strategy and its implications for the global order.

Leslie Vinjamuri and Samir Saran on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Managing the Superpower Rivalry: The US and China through 2028

PAST EVENT

Join Damien Ma, director of Carnegie China, to discuss the future of the superpower rivalry between the United States and China.

US and China flags side by side
Kiichiro Sato / AP

The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary

PAST EVENT VIDEO

David Pressman and Suzanne Nossel discuss Hungary's descent from democracy into illiberalism.

Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

EU-US Economic Relations Roundtable

PAST EVENT

Ben Carliner, Nora Hesse, and Diane Swonk discuss the economic outlook and recent policy developments in the European Union.

European Union flags flap in the wind as pedestrians walk by EU headquarters in Brussels
Virginia Mayo / AP