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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

Public Opinion and the Future of US Foreign Policy

In-Person EVENT

An expert roundtable convened in partnership with Bridging the Gap explores what public opinion data can indicate about the future of US foreign policy.

American flags lined up in front of the US Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 18, 2021.
Alex Brandon / AP
Dec
4

Past Events

Global Perceptions of US Defense in a Changing World

PAST EVENT

Emerging Leaders and Young Professional members are invited to a lunch and roundtable discussion on the US military with Alex Wagner.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, California, on October 4, 2024.
Eric Thayer / AP

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

In His Pursuit of Peace, Trump Defers the Difficult Details

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

From the exclusion of Europe in outlining a Ukraine peace plan, a continued push against Venezuela, and his embrace of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Trump showed this week that he will disrupt the status quo to deliver on his agenda.

President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman watch a flight of F-35's and F-15's fly over during a welcome ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington.
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy

How Trump's Improvisational China Policy Is Impacting Trade, Taiwan, and Strategic Competition

Analysis
by Paul Heer

The recent Trump-Xi meeting resolved none of the underlying tensions between Beijing and Washington. It merely kicked the can down the road.

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose ahead of their summit talk at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Americans Fear Weakening Democracy in the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While Democrats have grown more concerned than ever about weakening democracy at home, Republican worries have sharply declined.

A protester waves an upside down American flag in front of the Capitol
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

2023-2024 Survey of Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Public support for the intelligence community remained strong through the end of the Biden presidency, though polls show mounting evidence of entrenched partisanship.

The seal of Central Intelligence Agency is seen in the lobby of the headquarters building
Kevin Wolf / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
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Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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