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Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

Hybrid EVENT

Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.

A view of the US Capitol Building with tree branches above it.
Andrew Harnik / AP
Apr
10

Past Events

A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Tehran's Tactics: Iran, Its Proxies, and US Middle East Policy

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Election 2024

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution leads a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on how the outcome of the US presidential election may shape US policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East.

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution leads a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on how the outcome of the US presidential election may shape US policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

86 Percent Blame Putin for Russia-Ukraine War: Survey

In the News
The Hill
Coauthors

A new Chicago Council-Ipsos poll sheds light on American attitudes toward the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses a meeting
Alexander Nemenov / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

On Concessions to Russia, Trump and Americans Are on Different Pages

In the News
Washington Post
Coauthors

"It seems Americans might not be as inclined toward peace at any cost as Trump is," Aaron Blake writes, citing new Council-Ipsos polling.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Mystyslav Chernov / AP
Public Opinion

Research

Slim Majorities of Americans Still Support Aiding Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While down slightly from last year, more than half support continuing military and economic assistance to Kyiv. But the results are highly partisan.

Demonstrators rally in Times Square on the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Divided on Future US Role in Post-War Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.

Ukrainian forces hold military exercises
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Kjell Engelbrekt 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Security
Council expert Kjell Engelbrekt