Past Events

Attendees learned more about the Council's Emerging Leaders Program, the selection criteria, and the application and selection process for the EL class of 2022.

Experts discuss how sports diplomacy can be an important soft power tool for nations to further cultural understanding and address geopolitical challenges.

A panel of experts examine how the United States can ensure critical government functions continue amid a catastrophe.

Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan weighed in on the possibility of a global economic recovery as more people around the world receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

Foreign correspondents explain the global reaction to insurrection at the US capitol, impeachment, and a new administration.

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

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

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

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.

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.