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All past events, listed in chronological order.

The Evolution of China-US Relations in 2021

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A panel of senior American and Chinese scholars shared their perspectives on what lies ahead for the world’s most significant bilateral relationship.

A woman adjusts a Chinese national flag next to US national flags
Reuters

YP Stories from 2020

PAST EVENT
Cocktails and Conversation

Young professional members share the way they experienced 2020 at the first Cocktails & Conversations event of the new year.

Members of the Council YP Network at a Zoom event.

Emerging Leaders Program January Information Session

PAST EVENT

Former Emerging Leaders shared insights on their experiences in the program and answered questions from potential applicants.

Emerging Leaders Class of 2020 talk during a meeting

The World in 2021 - New Year, New Normal?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer, the Economists' Zanny Minton Beddoes, and Council President Ivo Daalder share their perspectives on what to expect in 2021 with Carla Anne Robbins.

Panelists at the virtual program, The World in 2021 - New Year, New Normal?

American Isolationism, Past and Present

PAST EVENT VIDEO

This members-only conversation with author and Georgetown Professor Charles Kupchan examines whether a middle ground between foreign policy that does too little or does too much is possible.

The Statue of Liberty is seen from "Lunchbox", the first of eventually 20 new ferry boats of the 'NYC Ferry' service in New York Harbour
Reuters

Deep Dish Live: The Next Phase of COVID-19

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America in 2020

In this live recording of our global affairs podcast, Deep Dish, experts analyzed what the next phase of the pandemic will look like around the world, as well as the options the Biden administration has for getting it under control.

Healthcare workers take part in a rehearsal for the administration of the Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine
Reuters

2021 Corporate Outlook

PAST EVENT
Corporate Leadership Conversations

Council President Ivo Daalder and board cochair Samuel C. Scott III met for a conversation considering the future outlook for 2021 and effects on the corporate world.

Council board cochair Samuel C. Scott III

Emerging Leaders Program December Information Session

PAST EVENT

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

Emerging Leaders Class of 2020 talk during a meeting

Slowing the Spread through Contact Tracing

PAST EVENT

John Welch and Emily Wroe of Partners in Health's Massachusetts COVID-19 response and community tracing collaborative discussed the effectiveness of contact tracing and their work to address privacy concerns and technological barriers.

A man wearing a protective mask is seen among people at a crowded market amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease in Mumbai, India
Reuters

Solutions for US Criminal Justice Reform

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

Social justice advocates and social entrepreneurs discuss the state of the US criminal justice system, which has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and equitable policies and solutions.

Handcuffs are seen on protesters as part of their costumes during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Washington
Reuters