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G20: What Comes Next as the US Takes Leadership?

Virtual EVENT

Lord Jim O’Neill and Brent Neiman share insights into how the G20 has changed and will continue under the upcoming US presidency with Leslie Vinjamuri.

Promotional sign for G20 in Miami in 2026.
Alex Brandon / AP
Dec
4

The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary

Hybrid EVENT

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

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground.
Denes Erdos / AP
Dec
11

Past Events

The US and China: Competition, Coexistence, or Collision?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

John Mearsheimer, Rana Mitter, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss great power competition, strategic rivalry, and the evolving US-China relationship.

Leslie Vinjamuri, Rana Mitter, John Mearsheimer on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Critical Implications of the US-Taiwan-China Relationship

PAST EVENT

Experts from the Chicago Council and the Institute of National Defense and Security Research convene to discuss relations between the US, Taiwan, and China.

People in a crowd hold Taiwan and US flags as they welcome Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Guam on December 4, 2024.
Taiwan Presidential Office / AP

Commentary

Can a Ceasefire Stop Sudan’s Crisis? 

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Atrocities against civilians in Sudan are once again rising, and now the White House is pushing for a ceasefire. Martin Griffiths explains what’s really at stake.  

Sudan
Marwan Ali / AP
Global Politics

Against a Backdrop of Political Friction, the G20 Gathered in South Africa. What Came Out of This Year’s Summit?

Analysis
by Julián Ventura

The G20 summit carried on without the United States this year. Here’s what the leaders’ declaration reveals about the rest of the world’s priorities.

Leaders attend a plenary session, on the opening day of the G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Thomas Mukoya / AP
Global Politics

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

Friends with Benefits: Chinese See Russia and North Korea as Beijing's Closest Comrades

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Other neighboring countries, including Japan, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, are viewed less favorably.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinpin shake hands at the Kremlin
Pavel Bednyakov / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Alexander Cooley 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Eurasia Affairs
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Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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