Upcoming Events

Global Implications of the Emerging Conflict with Iran

Virtual EVENT

Leslie Vinjamuri, Julianne Smith, and Evan Medeiros discuss the escalating US-Iran conflict and its broader implications.

Turkey Protests on Iran
Emrah Gural / AP
Mar
31

A Golden Era For US-Central Asia Relations?

Hybrid EVENT

Ajar Chekirova, Elena Son-LaRocco, and Alex Cooley explore Central Asia’s rising role and what it could mean for US engagement and diaspora communities.

Trump Administration meeting with leaders from Central Asia
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Apr
30

Past Events

Corporate Roundtable on the Geopolitical Implications of US Strikes on Iran

PAST EVENT
Corporate Leadership Conversations

Former US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks on the strategic risks and potential consequences of the United States’ recent strikes on Iran.

The sun sets behind a plume of smoke rising after a US–Israeli military strike in Tehran, Iran.
Vahid Salemi / AP

Roundtable with Greek Ambassador to the US Antonis Alexandridis

PAST EVENT

A private roundtable discussion with the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, H.E. Antonis Alexandridis, reflecting the status of US-Greece relations and what lies ahead for the transatlantic relationship.

US, Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation, and Greek Flags
Thanassis Stavrakis / AP

Commentary

Behind China’s Measured Response to the Middle East Conflict

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

The Iran war is presenting the greatest test yet of the limits of America's power in an increasingly multipolar world.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Global Politics

Trump Calls on US Allies to Help Secure the Strait of Hormuz

In the News
CNN
Julianne Smith

"It really puts Europe in a difficult position. On the one hand, they're frustrated that they've been left out in the cold for this entire operation," says Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Julianne Smith. "On the other hand, . . . they're also recognizing that they need the strait to be open."

Julianne Smith speaks with CNN via video US Foreign Policy

Research

Chinese Public Divided on Whether Beijing Should Seek Shared Leadership or Global Dominance

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Whether Beijing should take any leadership position on the world stage, however, is an overwhelming “yes.”

China's President Xi Jinping remotely addresses the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Mary Altaffer / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

Chinese Public Wants a Balanced Approach to the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Few see the United States as a friend to China, but a majority want Beijing to use a mix of cooperation and containment in its approach to Washington.

An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem and flags
Andy Wong / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Alexander Cooley 

Senior Nonresident Fellow, Eurasia Affairs
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Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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