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Rebuilding Syria

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Join us for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding Syria after a decade of civil war.

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Syrians display a giant "revolutionary" Syrian flag during a celebratory demonstration following the first Friday prayers since Bashar Assad's ouster, in Damascus' central square, Syria, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
Leo Correa / AP
Jan
16

Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads

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Join us for a discussion on how Mexico and the US will navigate their partnership as both countries face decisions on trade, migration, and security cooperation.

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A boy looks through a border wall separating Mexico from the United States from Tijuana, Mexico.
Gregory Bull / AP
Jan
29
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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.  

Nov 13
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.

Oct 16
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.
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Commentary & Analysis

As Long as There Is Territory to Fight Over, War Will Be with Us

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"War is persistent because the earth is finite," Paul Poast writes.

A Ukrainian national guard serviceman prepares to reload while firing towards Russian positions
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP
Global Politics

Syria’s Revolution, Europe’s Support for Ukraine, and Trump’s Media Battles

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steven Erlanger, Bobby Ghosh, and Carla Anne Robbins join Council CEO Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

This photo, released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Ahmad al-Sharaa, (Abu Mohammed al-Golani), right, as he meets with United Nations' special envoy to Syria, Geir Pederson, in Damascus, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
SANA / AP
Global Politics
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Research

Americans and Taiwanese Favor the Status Quo

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.

Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwanese flag
Daniel Ceng / AP
Public Opinion

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
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Contact
idaalder@globalaffairs.org
Social Media
Phone
(312) 821-7501

Daniel W. Drezner 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Council expert Daniel W. Drezner
Expertise
Public Opinion
Global Politics
Social Media
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