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Hybrid EVENT Lester Crown Lecture
Jake Sullivan on How Foreign Policy Should Resonate at Home
Jake Sullivan speaks at a White House podium on May 13, 2024. Jake Sullivan speaks at a White House podium on May 13, 2024.
May
29
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Jake Sullivan delivers the Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy and shares his insights on the need for a foreign policy that benefits everyday Americans.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski is interviewed by the Associated Press on March 26, 1981. Zbigniew Brzezinski is interviewed by the Associated Press on March 26, 1981. Zbigniew Brzezinski is interviewed by the Associated Press on March 26, 1981. Zbigniew Brzezinski is interviewed by the Associated Press on March 26, 1981.
May
19
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Edward Luce on the Life and Legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski
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General Stephen N. Whiting speaks in front of a screen showing a close-up photo of Earth from space. General Stephen N. Whiting speaks in front of a screen showing a close-up photo of Earth from space. General Stephen N. Whiting speaks in front of a screen showing a close-up photo of Earth from space. General Stephen N. Whiting speaks in front of a screen showing a close-up photo of Earth from space.
May
22
John Ayre / US Space Command
Securing the Final Frontier with General Whiting of US Space Command
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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.

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The Middle East in Transition
Ivo Daalder, Mona Yacoubian, David Schenker on the Council stage Ivo Daalder, Mona Yacoubian, David Schenker on the Council stage
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Aaron David Miller, David Schenker, Mona Yacoubian, and Ivo Daalder analyze how conflicts and power shifts are reshaping the Middle East and the roles of key regional players.
Diane Swonk, Phil Levy, and Joyce Chang on the Council Stage Diane Swonk, Phil Levy, and Joyce Chang on the Council Stage Diane Swonk, Phil Levy, and Joyce Chang on the Council Stage Diane Swonk, Phil Levy, and Joyce Chang on the Council Stage
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Risks and Rewards: What to Expect from the Global Economy
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Ukraine: From Battlefield to Bargaining Table?
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