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Hybrid EVENT America at 250
How America Tells Its Story: A Conversation with Lonnie Bunch
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Mar
9
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on how America’s history continues to shape the nation at 250.
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Mar
5
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2026 Global Affairs Pub Quiz
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Mar
24
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When Commerce Becomes Coercion: Navigating Weaponized Interdependence
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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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PAST EVENT VIDEO America at 250
We the People: The US Constitution in Today's World
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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.
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Citizens and Soldiers: Can the Military Remain Apolitical?
PAST EVENT VIDEO America at 250
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10 Conflicts to Watch: A Conversation with Comfort Ero
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