Public Opinion and the Future of US Foreign Policy
A roundtable of Council experts explores what public opinion data can indicate about the future of US foreign policy.
Dec
4
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REGISTRATION
This event is invitation-only and will take place at the Council's downtown office. Invites are non-transferable. For further information, please reach out to ckafura@globalaffairs.org.
About This Event
What do public opinion data suggest about the direction of US foreign policy in the years ahead? A roundtable convened by Bridging the Gap and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will consider what recent survey data tell us about the base of public support for different US approaches to international affairs. The roundtable will feature opening comments by several experts on public opinion and foreign policy, followed by an open discussion among the attendees. An informal lunch will follow the roundtable.
Event Schedule
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM CT | Roundtable Discussion |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
About the Speakers
Vice President, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Dina Smeltz, a polling expert, has more than 25 years of experience designing and fielding international social and political surveys. Prior to joining the Council to lead its annual survey of American attitudes on US foreign policy, she served in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research at the US State Department's Office of Research from 1992 to 2008.
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Jordan Tama is a nonresident senior fellow of public opinion and foreign policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He’s a professor in the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security at American University and a principal at Bridging the Gap.
Assistant Professor, Political Science, Northwestern University
Danielle Gilbert is an assistant professor of Political Science at Northwestern University. Her research explores the causes and consequences of hostage taking, including projects on rebel kidnapping, hostage recovery policy, hostage diplomacy, and ransomware.
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Bruce W. Jentleson is a nonresident senior fellow of public opinion and foreign policy at the Council and a professor of public policy and political science at Duke University. He's served in a number of US foreign policy positions, including senior advisor to the State Department Policy Planning Director and a senior foreign policy advisor to the 2000 Al Gore presidential campaign, among others.
Director, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Craig Kafura is the director of public opinion and foreign policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project, and a Pacific Forum Young Leader. At the Council, he coordinates work on public opinion and foreign policy and is a regular contributor to the public opinion and foreign policy blog Running Numbers.
Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago Department of Political Science
Sarah Maxey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Loyola University Chicago. Her research and teaching focus on foreign policy, public opinion, and the domestic politics of international security.