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Past Events

America's Choice: A Post-Election Town Hall

PAST EVENT

Council members are invited to join us for a town hall with Council CEO Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, as we discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election and the implications for US foreign policy and global engagement.  

Ivo Daalder talks to Council members at a town hall event.

The Israel-Hamas War: One Year On

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Council CEO Ivo Daalder leads a conversation with Brandeis University's Shai Feldman, Egyptian Senator Abdel Monem Said Aly, and Khalil Shikaki of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research on the political and humanitarian implications of the Israel-Hamas war and prospects for peace.

Council CEO Ivo Daalder leads a conversation with Brandeis University's Shai Feldman, Egyptian Senator Abdel Monem Said Aly, and Khalil Shikaki of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research on the political and humanitarian implications of the Israel-Hamas war and prospects for peace.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Global Trends Dictate Domestic Elections More Than We Realize

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

What was billed as the “year of election” ended up being a clear example of how international events affect domestic political outcomes, Paul Poast writes.

Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Global Politics

Trump's Cabinet Picks Point to Significant Shifts in Global Policy

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bobby Ghosh, Nahal Toosi, Giles Whittell and join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President-Elect Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio stand next to each other during a campaign rally on November 4, 2024.
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Politics

Research

Russians are Indifferent Toward 2024 US Presidential Election

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris appear on the debate screen
John Locher / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Fear Recent Assassinations in Middle East Will Spark Wider War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The US public is now equally split on whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is justified or not.

A Hezbollah supporter waves the Palestinian flag during the funeral procession of top commander Fouad Shukur who was killed by an Israeli airstrike
Hussein Malla / AP
US Foreign Policy

Experts

Daniel W. Drezner 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Council expert Daniel W. Drezner