Past Events

Members at the President's Club level and higher participated in a conversation on the potential impacts of a court with a conservative majority.

Europe expert Heather Conley, Robert Kagan from Brookings Institution, and the Washington Post's Karen Attiah join the Council to examine America's standing in the world in the next year and beyond.

Former members of Congress Melissa Bean and Bob Dold joined the Council to consider what the US election results mean for the Midwest.

A panel of experts examine the future of US policy in the Middle East and how the election results could shift American priorities in the region.

Members of the Council's Young Professionals Network joined Soren Dayton of Protect Democracy to examine the staying power of democracy in the US and beyond.

A panel of experts joined the Council to consider whether western democracies can evolve to meet the demands of today.

Two former US trade representatives examine how the 2020 election will affect US trade relationships around the world.

Council polling experts discuss 2020 public opinion, polling, and the use of data in foreign policy.

Experts discuss economic realities facing lower and middle-income Americans and consider the solutions needed to rebuild a more inclusive American dream.

This members-only conversation with The New York Times’ Peter Baker and the New Yorker's Susan Glasser explores the legacy of James A. Baker III, the topic of their new book.