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Upcoming Events

Sports Diplomacy: The Power of Connection through the World Marathon Majors

In-Person EVENT
Global Power, Chicago-Style

Join us to discuss how the Bank of America Chicago Marathon unites runners from over 100 countries every October, fueling global connection and driving Chicago’s cultural and economic impact.

Chicago Marathon runners run past the Chicago Theatre marquee.
Nam Y. Huh / AP
Oct
14

Past Events

Solving Local Problems to Maintain US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2021 presents a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues.

Composite photo of Emerging Leaders Class of 2021 Headshots

YP Stories from 2020

PAST EVENT
Cocktails and Conversation

Young professional members share the way they experienced 2020 at the first Cocktails & Conversations event of the new year.

Members of the Council YP Network at a Zoom event.

Commentary & Analysis

Speech for Me but Not for Thee

In the News
New York Times
Suzanne Nossel

"In authoritarian societies, speech is not free precisely because voicing dissent can lead to arrest, jail or torture," Suzanne Nossel writes.

A person holds a Free Speech sign at a demonstration in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show
Jae C. Hong / AP
Culture

Jimmy Kimmel and the Threat That Comedy Poses to Autocrats

In the News
Los Angeles Times
Suzanne Nossel

"Around the world, autocrats have recognized the power of comedians to puncture preferred narratives, undermine authority and stoke dissent," Suzanne Nossel writes.

People walk by the Jimmy Kimmel Live studio
Chris Pizzello / AP
Culture

Research

Cities at the Intersection: Climate, Culture, and Migration

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

Local leadership plays a critical role in responding to climate threats and addressing the challenges associated with migration, the report's authors find.

Reuters
Global Cities

Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship: Africa to Chicago

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Nicole Robinson

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

 A group of youth attend a training on welding at the technical school in Mellit, North Darfur.
Albert Gonzalez Farran
Culture