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In-Person EVENT Global Power, Chicago-Style
Chicago Architecture and the Aesthetics of Soft Power
A photo of the Chicago river at night, looking east towards the skyline. A photo of the Chicago river at night, looking east towards the skyline.
Dec
4
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Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido, Sarah Herda, and Matthew Messner join YP members to discuss the storied history and global positioning of Chicago’s architecture.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground.
Dec
11
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The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary
Hybrid EVENT
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A woman waves a handheld Indian flag. A woman waves a handheld Indian flag. A woman waves a handheld Indian flag. A woman waves a handheld Indian flag.
Dec
18
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The Third Way: India's Role in a World in Transition
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2025 GLAD Honoree Justin Trudeau
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Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2025

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Honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former prime minister of Canada; Regina Cross, Council Emerging Leaders alumna; Tanya Polsky, Polsky Foundation president, and Michael Polsky, Invenergy founder and CEO.

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Council events explore diverse perspectives on global issues and put our audiences, in Chicago and online, at the heart of important conversations with global leaders, influencers, and changemakers. 

 

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Deepen Your Understanding

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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Bring Your Voice

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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Expand Your Network

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.”

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The US and China: Competition, Coexistence, or Collision?
Leslie Vinjamuri, Rana Mitter, John Mearsheimer on the Council stage Leslie Vinjamuri, Rana Mitter, John Mearsheimer on the Council stage
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John Mearsheimer, Rana Mitter, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss great power competition, strategic rivalry, and the evolving US-China relationship.
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The Trade Triangle: China, India, and America's Economic Future
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USMCA 2026: Renegotiating North America's Economic Future
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