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Upcoming Events

Munich Debrief: Takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

Virtual EVENT

Ambassador Julianne Smith joins Leslie Vinjamuri to analyze this year's Munich Security Conference and the future of transatlantic security.

German President at MSC
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Feb
18

Past Events

At the Water's Edge: Foreign Policy, Polarization, and the American Public

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

Craig Kafura, Sarah Maxey, and Gerard Baker discuss findings from the 2025 Chicago Council Survey, highlighting where Americans are divided—and where consensus still exists—on the US role in the world.

Gerard Baker, Sarah Maxey, and Craig Kafura on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Roundtable and Press Briefing with US Senator Durbin on Greenland and Arctic Security

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A private roundtable discussion with US Sen. Dick Durbin reflecting on his recent bipartisan visit to Denmark and discussions on Greenland, Arctic security, and the evolving geopolitical tensions, including the potential impact on NATO.

Senator Dick Durbin speaking at the podium during a press briefing at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary

Trump’s National Defense Strategy Tries to Imagine Climate Change Away

In the News
Foreign Policy
Joshua Busby

Sycophancy and ideology have replaced realistic assessments of dangers, Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Josh Busby and Greg Pollock write.

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Climate and the Environment

Davos Shockwaves: A Turning Point for America and Europe?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

At Davos, Martin Wolf and Sir Robin Niblett say the Greenland debacle exposed Europe's red line. Has the transatlantic relationship reached a turning point?

Trump at Davos
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US Foreign Policy

Research

The Growing Partisan Divide on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results and analysis of the Council's 2025 annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

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Americans Oppose Using Military Force to Take Greenland

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities also oppose using US troops to overthrow governments in Cuba or Colombia, occupy Venezuela, and gain access to the natural resources of other countries.

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Experts

Rachel Bronson 

Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow, Energy and Geopolitics
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Joshua Busby 

Senior Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
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