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The Middle East in Transition

Hybrid EVENT

Aaron David Miller, David Schenker, and Mona Yacoubian analyze how conflicts and power shifts are reshaping the Middle East and the roles of key regional players.

People participate in a rally in the town of Majdal Shams, close to the Syrian border, demanding Israel return the annexed Golan Heights to Syria on February 14, 2025.
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
May
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Past Events

Fulbright and Chicago Council 2025 Extravaganza

PAST EVENT

Members of the Council and the Fulbright Association are invited to join us for an evening of connection with other globally minded professionals.

Attendees at the 2024 Fulbright and Chicago Council Extravaganza standing and talking to each other.
Ana Miyares Photography

The Future of the Russian Opposition

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Natalia Pelevina, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, and Olga Kamenchuk discuss the future of Russia's opposition movement and the challenges Russian activists are facing.

Speakers on stage. From left to right: Olga Kamenchuk, Konstantin Sonin, Dina Smeltz, Natalia Pelevina
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Putin Stalls Ceasefire & Europeans See Trump as a Threat

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Susan Glasses, Anton La Guardia, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his hands up and speaks into a microphone during a news conference on March 13, 2025.
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Global Politics

In Foreign Policy, Being Smart Is a Pretty High Bar

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The idea of “smart power” seems especially relevant today. But foreign policy choices usually don't boil down to obvious outcomes, Paul Poast argues.

President Bush declares the end of major combat in Iraq
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

A New Transatlantic Bargain: The Case for Building a Strong European Pillar

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

Ivo Daalder, Camille Grand, and Daniela Schwarzer cochair a task force urging a bold strategy for rebalancing the transatlantic security relationship, strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, and redefining the US-European strategic partnership in an era of shifting global threats.

the US and European Union flags wave
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Defense and Security

Three in Four Russians Expect Military Victory over Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But the public is more ready than ever to enter peace negotiations.

Women walk past a billboard with a portrait of a Russian soldier awarded for action in Ukraine and the words Glory to the heroes of Russia
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Daniel W. Drezner 

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