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All past events, listed in chronological order.

Britain Alone, the Path from Suez to Brexit

PAST EVENT

Members of the Council are invited to interact with award-winning journalist Philip Stephens on his new book, Britain Alone, analyzing a nation’s struggle to reconcile its waning power with past glory.

A spectator shelters under an umbrella at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London
Reuters

Taiwan and the Biden Administration

PAST EVENT VIDEO

As China and the United States enter an era of competition, an expert panel assessed the future of US policy toward Taiwan and its subsequent effect on US-China relations.

A demonstrator holds US and Taiwan flags
Reuters

Chicago and the World - 100 Years of the Council

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Century of Global Leadership

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

Buckingham Fountain in front of Chicago skyline at night
Reuters

China's Rise and Reach: The Belt and Road City

PAST EVENT VIDEO
China's Changing Landscape

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.

View of the New York City skyline with a blue sky
Dimitry Anikin

The Future of the Space Economy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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

SpaceX Crew-1 Mission rocket on launch pad
SpaceX

Fall Update for President's Club and Leadership Members

PAST EVENT

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.

YP Nexus: Who Will Win the Global EV Race?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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.

Close up of electric vehicle's charging cable plugged into charging station

Continue the Conversation: The Legacy of America's Longest War

PAST EVENT

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.

Reuters

The Legacy of America's Longest War

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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.

A U.S. soldier shields himself from the rotor wash of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan
Reuters

Welcome Back YP Reception

PAST EVENT

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.

Four people stand in front of a dark blue background at the 2019 YP Summer Soiree