Past Events

Richard Longworth  shares stories on the Council’s century of global influence from his book on its history in conversation with Carol Marin.

This workshop, part of the Great Powers and Urbanization Project, examines how Belt and Road cities are likely to shape patterns of globalization in the 21st century.

Concurrent with the planned launch date of Inspiration4, a panel of experts and the SpaceX civilian astronauts discuss the new space industry.

President’s Club and Leadership members join Council President Ivo Daalder for exclusive insight on the state of the Council and the major geopolitical issues driving the Biden administration’s foreign policy agenda.

The global pivot towards electrifying transport has skyrocketed in the last 10 years; by 2030, 40 percent of all new cars sold globally will be electric.

Following the public program “The Legacy of America’s Longest War,” Sponsor-level members and above are invited to “Continue the Conversation” with Council experts on the current and future realities in Afghanistan.

Following the end of US military operations in Afghanistan, an expert panel assessed the war’s impact on US foreign and defense policy over 20 years.

Members of the Council's Young Professionals Network are invited to a special "Welcome Back" reception ahead of the YP program season, at the East Bank Club in Chicago.

Biological warfare has long been an unlikely, but serious, national security concern—but has COVID-19 revealed our vulnerability to biological pathogens, bioweapons, and bioterrorism?

Mexico’s lead official on North American relations joins the Council for its inaugural program in the Hart Program Series on Latin America.