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Hybrid EVENT America at 250
Citizens and Soldiers: Can the Military Remain Apolitical?
National Guard soldiers walking in front of capital building, adjacent to civilians National Guard soldiers walking in front of capital building, adjacent to civilians
Feb
17
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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.
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People signing a large banner of the US Constitution at the No Kings protest in Washington People signing a large banner of the US Constitution at the No Kings protest in Washington People signing a large banner of the US Constitution at the No Kings protest in Washington People signing a large banner of the US Constitution at the No Kings protest in Washington
Feb
23
Allison Robbert / AP
We the People: The US Constitution in Today's World
Hybrid EVENT America at 250
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Mar
5
Ana Miyares Photography
2026 Global Affairs Pub Quiz
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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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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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PAST EVENT VIDEO America at 250
At the Water's Edge: Foreign Policy, Polarization, and the American Public
Gerard Baker, Sarah Maxey, and Craig Kafura on the Council stage Gerard Baker, Sarah Maxey, and Craig Kafura on the Council stage
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Craig Kafura, Sarah Maxey, and Gerard Baker discuss findings from the 2025 Chicago Council Survey, highlighting where Americans are divided—and where consensus still exists—on the US role in the world.
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The Future of Alliances in a Changing World
PAST EVENT VIDEO America at 250
Leslie Vinjamuri, James Warren, Ellen McCarthy, and Suzanne Nossel on the Council stage. Leslie Vinjamuri, James Warren, Ellen McCarthy, and Suzanne Nossel on the Council stage. Leslie Vinjamuri, James Warren, Ellen McCarthy, and Suzanne Nossel on the Council stage. Leslie Vinjamuri, James Warren, Ellen McCarthy, and Suzanne Nossel on the Council stage.
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Global Disinformation in a Post-Moderation World: Symposium Opening Plenary
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