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The Middle East on Edge: What's Next for Iran, Israel, and the Region

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Security and Middle East policy experts discuss the Iran-Israel conflict, the current ceasefire, and the status of Iran's nuclear program.

Jul 29
From left to right: Leslie Vinjamuri, Ali Vaez, Robert Pape, and Rachel Bronson on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

General Mark Milley on Navigating Geopolitical Tensions

PAST EVENT
Global Quantum Forum

General Mark Milley joins the Council to discuss today’s geopolitical tensions, global risks, and shifting centers of power.

Jul 23
A person is talking while sitting in a chair while people look on in the background
Ana Miyares Photography
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Commentary & Analysis

Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting

In the News
CNN
Leslie Vinjamuri

Leslie Vinjamuri weighs in on potential next steps in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations after President Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska.

Leslie Vinjamuri appears on CNN US Foreign Policy

What's Next for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

In the News
BBC Radio 4
Leslie Vinjamuri

Leslie Vinjamuri joins Westminster Hour to unpack the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump's meeting with Putin, and Europe's role in future negotiations.

President Donald Trump greets Russia's President Vladimir Putin
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy
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Research

Dramatic Rise in Republican Support for Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In a 21-point shift, 51 percent of Republicans now favor providing US military aid to Kyiv.

President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy

More Americans Oppose than Support US Strikes against Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen
Carlos Barria / Pool via AP
Public Opinion
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Europe
Defense and Security
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US Foreign Policy
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David Scheffer 

Former U.S. Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues
Council Expert David Scheffer
Expertise
Defense and Security
Global Politics
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