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Russia, China, and Iran: Reshaping the International Order?

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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.

Iran flag with the sunsetting in the background
Mostafameraji

US Climate Policy at a Crossroads?

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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.

Solar panels on top of a warehouse
Pieter Morlion

America Engaged: Attitudes Toward US Global Leadership

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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.

United Nations Security Council
GPA Photo Archive

The 2008 Financial Crisis, Ten Years Later: What Have We Learned?

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Global Economy Series

Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson and FDIC Chair Shelia Blair discuss lessons learned since 2008 and whether the US economy will be ready when the next crisis hits.

American Flag on New York Stock Exchange Building, 2008
Michael Klein

Communicating Climate Change: The Power of Visual Storytelling

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Photographers Larry C. Price and George Steinmetz joined Jon Sawyer of the Pulitzer Center to consider whether visual storytelling can engage the public and galvanize action on climate change.

Smoke rising from a Colorado wildfire.
Malachi Brooks

Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium 2018

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Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

At the 2018 symposium, speakers discuss the theme "Are We There Yet? Broken Barriers or Broken Records".

Two women talk on stage during the symposium

Democracy's Crisis of Identity

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Stanford University’s Francis Fukuyama joins the Council to explain what is driving the focus on identity in politics today.

Women's March in Philadelphia
Rob Kall

The Return of Inflation—and the Rethinking of Monetary Policy?

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Global Economy Series

Raphael W. Bostic, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, joined the Council to consider if the current framework of our monetary policy is due for a reckoning.

American 100 dollar bills
Ervins Strauhmanis

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2018

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Global Leadership Awards Dinner

On June 18, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs honored Timothy Shriver and Carole Segal at the 2018 Global Leadership Awards Dinner.

Ivo Daalder, Carole Segal, and Timothy Shriver at the 2018 Global Leadership Awards

The Future of Energy: Insights from Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

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Former US Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz discussed how the United States could maintain its global leadership position on energy innovation in the current political environment.

Solar panels on top of a warehouse
Pieter Morlion