Past Events

Conversation with UK Permanent Under-Secretary Lindy Cameron

PAST EVENT

Lindy Cameron, Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, joins Council leaders and experts for a breakfast conversation hosted by the British Consulate General in Chicago.

Big Ben
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Redefining Britain's Identity for an Age of Change: A Conversation with David Lammy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Former UK Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy joins Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss the forces transforming Britain and the nation’s place in an uncertain world.

David Lammy on the Council Stage
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Commentary

Deep Dish Live: David Lammy on Britain's 'Special Relationship' With Trump

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

David Lammy says he told Keir Starmer he expected Donald Trump to win the 2024 election. In a live Deep Dish conversation, the former UK deputy prime minister and foreign secretary discusses navigating Trump's return, rebuilding ties with Europe, and Britain's changing role in the world.

David Lammy and Leslie Vinjamuri
Ana Miyares Photography
Global Politics

Trump Fractured NATO. Can a New Congress Restore the Alliance?

Analysis
by Coauthors

America’s allies are watching the US midterm elections closely and preparing for potential foreign policy shifts.

A person carries the US flag onto the podium prior to a media statement from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Virginia Mayo / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Strong Bipartisan Support for NATO Ahead of 2026 Summit

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

A new Chicago Council survey finds bipartisan majorities support the NATO alliance, including US troop deployments in Germany and Poland.

Flags flap in the wind outside NATO headquarters in Brussels
Virginia Mayo / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.

US President Donald Trump in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Mark Copelovitch 

Senior Nonresident Fellow, Global Economy, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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