All past events, listed in chronological order.

How America Tells Its Story: A Conversation with Lonnie Bunch

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch and The HistoryMakers Founder and President Julieanna Richardson reflect on how America’s history continues to shape the nation at 250.

Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Roundtable with Greek Ambassador to the US Antonis Alexandridis

PAST EVENT

A private roundtable discussion with the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, H.E. Antonis Alexandridis, reflecting the status of US-Greece relations and what lies ahead for the transatlantic relationship.

US, Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation, and Greek Flags
Thanassis Stavrakis / AP

2026 Global Affairs Pub Quiz

PAST EVENT

Join us for an evening of strategy, teamwork, and competition in support of Global Leadership Programs at the Council.

Two trivia bowl attendees smile for a photo.
Ana Miyares Photography

Global Economy Roundtable Series with Daleep Singh

PAST EVENT
Global Economy Roundtable Series

Daleep Singh and Brent Neiman discuss global economic policy and macroeconomic trends in this edition of the Global Economy Roundtable Series.

Stock numbers on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025.
Seth Wenig / AP

After US-Israel Strikes: What Comes Next for Iran and the Region?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Rapid Response

A live stream with Lisa Anderson, Daniel Byman, and Leslie Vinjamuri on the emerging developments following the joint US-Israel coordinated strikes on Iran.

US Missile Strike
US Central Command / AP

US-Iran Nuclear Tensions: What Is at Stake and What Comes Next?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Rapid Response

A live stream with Suzanne Maloney and Vali Nasr on escalating US-Iran nuclear talks and US President Donald Trump’s threat of an imminent US strike.

US Navy Striker in Indian Ocean
Seaman Daniel Kimmelman / US Navy via AP

We the People: The US Constitution in Today's World

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

As the US reflects on 250 years, Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Huq join Leigha Crout to discuss the role of the Constitution, how it compares with other democracies, and how it functions today.

Speakers on the Council's stage.

Munich Debrief: Takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

PAST EVENT

Ambassador Julianne Smith joins Leslie Vinjamuri to analyze this year's Munich Security Conference and the future of transatlantic security.

German President at MSC
Matthias Schrader / AP

Citizens and Soldiers: Can the Military Remain Apolitical?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

Kori Schake and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the changing relationship between America's citizens and armed forces and what that means for the nation's defense.

Leslie Vinjamuri and Kori Schake on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Is Competition without Conflict Possible? Mapping the Views of Chinese and Americans on Foreign Policy Issues

PAST EVENT

At the Munich Security Conference, the Council and the Carter Center present their groundbreaking research and results from recent public opinion surveys examining Chinese and American perspectives on international security, trade relations, and China’s global role.

Group of people sitting around a table in conversation.
Andreas Schaad / MSC