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Two soldiers lower the Taiwan national flag at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan on April 29, 2025.

Rorry Daniels, Damien Ma, Kharis Templeman, and Craig Kafura discuss US-Taiwan relations and their implications for the US-China relationship, regional security, and the global economy.

Members of the Emerging Leaders Program sit around a roundtable at Twin Oaks in Washington DC.

Global by Design: Rising Leaders Shaping Chicago

In-Person EVENT

Russell Shorto's book "Taking Manhattan" over an alabaster background.

Russell Shorto on the Extraordinary Birth of New York City

In-Person EVENT

Where your world and the world meet.

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.

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.

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.”

— Council Event Attendee