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NATO Summit Debrief: What Comes Next After Ankara?

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Ambassador Julianne Smith, General Christopher Cavoli, and Leslie Vinjamuri analyze the outcomes of this summer's NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, depart a photo opportunity at the State Department on April 8, 2026.
Rod Lamkey / AP

Renewing North America: What's Next for the USMCA?

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Esteban GuzmĂ¡n Saucedo, Craig Kafura, Nik Nanos, and JuliĂ¡n Ventura discuss the renewal and future of the USMCA and the Council’s newest public opinion survey findings.

The flags of Mexico, Canada, and the United States fly next to each other.
Paul Sancya / AP

Balancing Act: Austan Goolsbee on the Federal Reserve and the Economy

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Global Economy Dialogue Series

Austan Goolsbee and Brent Neiman discuss the forces shaping monetary policy and what they mean for the American economy.

Brent Neiman and Austan Goolsbee on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Roundtable with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul

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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul joins the Council for a private roundtable discussion on US foreign policy priorities.

Photo of Rand Paul
Stephanie Scarbrough / AP

Walter Isaacson on the Greatest Sentence Ever Written

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America at 250

Walter Isaacson, in conversation with Max Boot, discusses his new book and what the Declaration of Independence's most famous words mean for America as it marks its 250th anniversary.

Walter Isaacson speaking on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Civil Service and the Future of American Diplomacy

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America at 250

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Francis Fukuyama and Leslie Vinjamuri examine the civil service, democratic governance, and the future of American diplomacy.

Two people speaking on a stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Burden of History: How Presidents Confront the Nation's Past

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America at 250

Ruti Teitel and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how American presidents have used tools of justice and reconciliation to address historical harms and advance peace abroad.

Speakers on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Playing Field: When Sports Go Global

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Kay Bradley, Andrés Martinez, and Paul Poast discuss how sports are crossing borders, attracting new audiences, and reflecting broader global trends.

Paul Poast, Kay Bradley, and Andrés Martinez on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Friendly Confines: The Global Influence of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field

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Global Power, Chicago-Style

Join us for a conversation on how the Chicago Cubs elevate Chicago's global status as the team celebrates their 150th anniversary.

Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field after the team clinched the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on October 13, 2015.
Paul Beaty / AP

When Commerce Becomes Coercion: Navigating Weaponized Interdependence

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Victor Cha, Paul Heer, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how major powers are turning economic interdependence into a geopolitical tool and how other countries can respond.

Speakers on the Council's stage