Many of our past events—featuring world leaders, policymakers, journalists, authors, and other experts sharing their ideas and perspectives on critical global issues—are available to watch on-demand.
Mary Kay Devine, Emily Green, Lindsey Stanberry, and Jessica Droste Yagan joined the Council for a panel discussion to consider what role gender inequality plays in money and finance.
Professor John J. Mearsheimer and WBEZ’s Jerome McDonnell discussed whether the concept of liberal hegemony is doomed to fail and, if so, what are the objectives that will drive US foreign policy.
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss joined the Council to explore how American leaders have coped with the pressures of war, and how the scope of Presidential power has evolved.
A panel of experts discussed China’s transition from a manufacturing-led economy to a services-and consumer-based one, which will have serious implications for international investors seeking to do business in China.
Robert Kagan discusses the rise of political partisanship both at home and abroad and considered what the world could look like if the US withdraws from its leadership role.
International security expert Dina Esfandiary and political scientist Ariane Tabatabai discussed whether relationships between Iran, Russia, and China prevent the US from fully isolating Iran.
Juliet Eilperin moderated a discussion with Mary Nichols and Michael Greenstone to talk about the US climate policy and the major successes and challenges that faced California.
Experts from the Council and AEI discussed the results of the Council's 2018 report on American attitudes toward US global leadership and the future of America’s role in the world.
