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Venezuela at a Turning Point: What Comes Next after the Capture of Nicolás Maduro?

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Suzanne Nossel and Francisco Rodríguez assess the implications of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as this emerging development unfolds in real time.

Leslie Vinjamuri talking to an audience in white pants, navy blazer

The Year Ahead: A Town Hall with Council President Leslie Vinjamuri

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Global Disinformation in a Post-Moderation World: Symposium Opening Plenary

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Citizens and Soldiers: The Future of Civil-Military Relations

Hybrid EVENT 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.

A destroyed tank is seen by the side of the road south of Humera, in an area of western Tigray

10 Conflicts to Watch: A Conversation with Comfort Ero

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Comfort Ero and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the conflicts most likely to shape 2026.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walk past the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on May 13, 2025.

A Changing Hemisphere: China's Growing Role in Latin America

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Julián Ventura and Oliver Stuenkel discuss China's growing influence in Latin America and its implications for the region.

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At the Water's Edge: Foreign Policy, Polarization, and the American Public

Hybrid EVENT America at 250

Craig Kafura, Sarah Maxey, and Gerard Baker discuss findings from the Chicago Council’s 2025 annual survey, highlighting where Americans are divided—and where consensus still exists—on the US role in the world.

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Expand your worldview with expert insights and diverse perspectives. Our events connect you with those at the forefront, giving you the context and knowledge to navigate an ever-changing world.

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Ask thoughtful questions, challenge ideas, and exchange perspectives with the speakers on our stage. At the Council, discussions are interactive, and your voice helps shape the global future.

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Council event attendees are interested and invested in the world around us. Meet new people, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with your globally-conscious peers.

[The Council] is a unique, outstanding opportunity to learn about US/global relations and participate in the future of our country. Few cities, if any, can offer such mind-expanding experiences to all its citizens.”

— Council Event Attendee