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A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

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Join us for a conversation with Greece’s Defense Minister Nikos Dendias as we discuss the country’s expanding strategic role.

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Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias (right) speaks with Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during a EU foreign ministers meeting on May 22, 2023.
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Past Events

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

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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.

Oct 9
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.
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Avoiding World War III: Managing Threats from Russia, China, and AI

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Ian Bremmer, Kevin Rudd, Ivo H. Daalder, and Zeenat Rahman discuss how the United States and its allies can respond to threats to global stability.

Jun 10
A conversation at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs with Ian Bremmer, Kevin Rudd, Ivo H. Daalder, and Zeenat Rahman on how the United States and its allies can respond to threats to global stability.
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Commentary & Analysis

There Is No Such Thing as Good Nuclear Proliferation

In the News
Politico Europe
Ivo H. Daalder

"America’s actions have long been running counter to Washington’s nonproliferation interests," writes Ivo Daalder.

A key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia, the 155 mm howitzer shell, is in production at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa.
Ted Shaffrey / AP
Defense and Security

As Long as There Is Territory to Fight Over, War Will Be with Us

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"War is persistent because the earth is finite," Paul Poast writes.

A Ukrainian national guard serviceman prepares to reload while firing towards Russian positions
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP
Global Politics
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Research

Americans and Taiwanese Favor the Status Quo

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.

Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwanese flag
Daniel Ceng / AP
Public Opinion

Russians More Interested in Peace Talks with Ukraine, but Most Oppose Making Major Concessions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although the public continues to support the military operation in Ukraine, a plurality say it has caused more harm than good for Russia.

A woman walks past advertising billboards which show Russian soldiers
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
Defense and Security
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Contact
idaalder@globalaffairs.org
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Phone
(312) 821-7501

Kjell Engelbrekt 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Security
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Expertise
Defense and Security
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