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Upcoming Events

Is Competition without Conflict Possible? Mapping the Views of Chinese and Americans on Foreign Policy Issues

In-Person EVENT

At the Munich Security Conference, the Council, in partnership with The Carter Center, is proud to present their groundbreaking public opinion research and results from recent surveys examining Chinese and American perspectives on international security, trade relations, and China’s global role.

US-China Flags
Andy Wong / AP
Feb
14

Munich Debrief: Takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

Virtual EVENT

Ambassador Julianne Smith joins Leslie Vinjamuri to analyze this year's Munich Security Conference and the future of transatlantic security.

German President at MSC
Matthias Schrader / AP
Feb
18
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Past Events

Roundtable and Press Briefing with US Senator Durbin on Greenland and Arctic Security

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A private roundtable discussion with US Sen. Dick Durbin reflecting on his recent bipartisan visit to Denmark and discussions on Greenland, Arctic security, and the evolving geopolitical tensions, including the potential impact on NATO.

Jan 22
Senator Dick Durbin speaking at the podium during a press briefing at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary

PAST EVENT VIDEO

David Pressman and Suzanne Nossel discuss Hungary's descent from democracy into illiberalism.

Dec 11
Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography
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Commentary

Davos Shockwaves: A Turning Point for America and Europe?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

At Davos, Martin Wolf and Sir Robin Niblett say the Greenland debacle exposed Europe's red line. Has the transatlantic relationship reached a turning point?

Trump at Davos
Markus Schreiber / AP
US Foreign Policy

What Is at Stake as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Visits China

In the News
BBC News
Leslie Vinjamuri

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri joins BBC News to discuss Starmer's trip to Beijing and what it signals about the UK-China relationship moving forward.

Leslie Vinjamuri speaks via video Global Politics
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Research

Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.

US President Donald Trump in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / 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
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Social Media

Fay Hartog-Levin 

Distinguished Fellow; Council Board Member
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Expertise
Europe
Climate and the Environment
Global Politics
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Phone
(312) 821-7529
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