Past Events

Aaron David Miller, David Schenker, Mona Yacoubian, and Ivo Daalder analyze how conflicts and power shifts are reshaping the Middle East and the roles of key regional players.

Joyce Chang of J.P. Morgan Chase, Phil Levy of the World Bank, and Diane Swonk of KPMG US unpack the latest policy shifts and their impact on the global economy.

Samuel Charap, Elina Beketova, Jen Stout, and Ivo Daalder discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine and the ongoing attempts to end the conflict.

Ertharin Cousin, Cameron Hudson, and Rebecca Wolfe address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

New York Times bestselling author Edward Fishman discusses economic statecraft, the topic of his new book.

Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.

At this special partner event with the University of Chicago's Kiphart Center, experts in public health, environmental science, and policy discuss the effects of climate change on global health.

Join the Council for a special partner event with Chicago Humanities Festival, featuring Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch.

Darci Vetter, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, and Ertharin Cousin analyze how new tariffs and trade policies could impact food security in the long term.

Catherine Bertini, Paul Poast, and Ambassador Ian Kelly discuss how USAID’s closure will reshape international development and global security.