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.
Experts in sustainability discussed what the world can learn from Japan’s commitment to sustainable development goals (SDGs), and what more needs to be done.
The city of Chicago, 100 Resilient Cities, and the Ready for 100 Chicago Collective joined together at the Council for the public release of the city’s roadmap for a resilient future.
Ron Klain from Revolution LLC and the CDC's Anita Patel discussed how we can strengthen health systems, prepare global cities, and educate communities in order to prevent another global pandemic.
Stephen M. Walt, professor at Harvard University, joined the Council to discuss whether it’s time for the United States to develop a more restrained foreign policy outlook.
Prior to the 2018 midterm elections, Notre Dame’s Michael Desch and Northwestern University professor Peter Slevin discussed why many Americans now support active US engagement in the world.
Author Ian Bremmer joined WBEZ Chicago's Jerome McDonnell to consider whether today's political climate of distrust and division means the end of the age of globalism.
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.
