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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.
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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

We the People: The US Constitution in Today's World

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America at 250

As the US reflects on 250 years, Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Huq join Leigha Crout to discuss the role of the Constitution, how it compares with other democracies, and how it functions today.

Speakers on the Council's stage.

Citizens and Soldiers: Can the Military Remain Apolitical?

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America at 250

Kori Schake and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the changing relationship between America's citizens and armed forces and what that means for the nation's defense.

Leslie Vinjamuri and Kori Schake on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Is Competition without Conflict Possible? Mapping the Views of Chinese and Americans on Foreign Policy Issues

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At the Munich Security Conference, the Council and the Carter Center present their groundbreaking research and results from recent public opinion surveys examining Chinese and American perspectives on international security, trade relations, and China’s global role.

Group of people sitting around a table in conversation.
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Competing to Win: America's Economic Power in the Age of AI

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Suzanne Nossel leads a webinar in partnership with the Leadership Now Project on how the US can strengthen its competitiveness in the age of AI.

Pedestrians are reflected on an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo.
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