Past Events

Roundtable with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul

PAST EVENT

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul joins the Council for a private roundtable discussion on US foreign policy priorities.

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Stephanie Scarbrough / AP

After US-Israel Strikes: What Comes Next for Iran and the Region?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Rapid Response

A live stream with Lisa Anderson, Daniel Byman, and Leslie Vinjamuri on the emerging developments following the joint US-Israel coordinated strikes on Iran.

US Missile Strike
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Commentary

What a Road Trip Across America Reveals About the Country Today

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

From Sing Sing prison to Mar-a-Lago, The Economist's John Prideaux traveled across the country to find out what America looks like at 250.

US Flags
Julie Jacobson / AP
US Foreign Policy

‘Iran Is Turning to Old Tactics and the US Is Taking the Bait'

In the News
CNN
Leslie Vinjamuri

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri speaks with Christiane Amanpour about what options are on the table as the US-Iran ceasefire crumbles.

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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.

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Virginia Mayo / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Say US Tariffs on China Have Been Bad for Both Nations

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

As Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, majorities say they would favor a deal that lowers tariffs in exchange for larger agricultural goods purchases by China.

China Shipping containers sit stacked up at the Long Beach Container Terminal
Damian Dovarganes / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Rachel Bronson 

Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow, Energy and Geopolitics, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Joshua Busby 

Senior Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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