Past Events

President Barack Obama and cellist Yo-Yo Ma honored at gala celebrating the founding of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs 100 years ago.

Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, Georgetown’s Angela Stent, the Council’s Ivo Daalder, and CNN's Bianna Golodryga analyzed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions and potential plans after invading Ukraine.

Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Ertharin Cousin, and David Miliband join Ivo Daalder to discuss the human rights threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the scope of the looming humanitarian crisis.

“Vladimir Putin called this a special military operation. In normal English, it's called war,” Ivo Daalder shared his thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine at a public town hall.

As the Taliban crackdown on women’s rights continues, an expert panel discusses how the global community can support Afghan women and girls.

Experts assess whether the NBA's partnership with China harms US business, basketball's popularity, and global human rights.

Former Emerging Leaders joined this session to share insight on their experience in the program and answer questions from potential applicants.

The EL Alumni Recruitment Committee hosted a virtual wine tasting and networking event for the Emerging Leaders community.

Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby offers a new perspective, grounded in the realist tradition and concrete policy experience, on how America’s defense strategy must change to deal with China’s rise.

Matthew Yglesias, cofounder of Vox, joins Council YPs for an interactive discussion on how the United States can leverage population to remain globally competitive.