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Roundtable and Press Briefing with US Senator Durbin on Greenland and Arctic Security

Roundtable
A private roundtable discussion with US Sen. Dick Durbin reflecting on his recent bipartisan visit to Denmark and discussions on Greenland, Arctic security, and the evolving geopolitical tensions, including the potential impact on NATO.
Senator Durbin sitting in a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 14, 2021.
Jan
22
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Speakers
Dick Durbin
Date and Time
Doors Open: 9:15 AM
Location
Chicago Council Conference Center, 130 E Randolph Street
Who Can Attend

REGISTRATION

This event is invitation-only. Invites are non-transferable. For further information, please reach out to Nancy Callahan at ncallahan@globalaffairs.org.

About This Event

In a private roundtable, US Senator Durbin will share his reflections on this past weekend’s bipartisan congressional visit to Denmark. A delegation of eleven US Senators and Representatives met with Danish and Greenlandic politicians to express support as tensions rise. We hope you will join us for this very special opportunity. Space is limited to allow for meaningful discussion and engagement.

A press briefing will immediately follow this private roundtable discussion, with Senator Durbin reflecting on his recent bipartisan visit to Denmark and discussions on Greenland, Arctic security, and the evolving geopolitical tensions, including the potential impact on NATO. Watch the livestream of the press briefing from 10:30 to 11 a.m. CT.

About the Speakers
United States Senator, Illinois
Headshot of US Senator Dick Durbin.
US Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, is the 47th US Senator from the State of Illinois, the state’s senior senator, and the convener of Illinois’ bipartisan congressional delegation. Durbin also serves as the Senate Democratic Whip, the second highest ranking position among the Senate Democrats.
Headshot of US Senator Dick Durbin.

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