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Upcoming Events

Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

Hybrid EVENT

Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.

A view of the US Capitol Building with tree branches above it.
Andrew Harnik / AP
Apr
10

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
13

Past Events

Foreign Aid Fallout: The Future of US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Catherine Bertini, Paul Poast, and Ambassador Ian Kelly discuss how USAID’s closure will reshape international development and global security.

Ian Kelly, Catherine Bertini, and Paul Poast on stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Foreign Policy Reception

PAST EVENT

Council members are invited to join us for a reception with foreign policy organizations and thought leaders from across the country alongside the 2024 DNC.

A display of American flags onstage at the Democratic National Convention in 2020.
Carolyn Kaster / AP

Commentary & Analysis

Signalgate Blows Up, Turkey in Crisis, Vance Visits Greenland

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steven Erlanger, Matt Kaminski, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth does a television interview outside the White House on March 21, 2025.
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Defense and Security

What Signalgate Really Tells Us

In the News
Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Apparently, the US military is for hire, even if there has been no request for its services. And if you want us — you have to pay," Ivo Daalder writes.

The Signal app is shown on a mobile phone
Jeff Chiu / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Slim Majorities of Americans Still Support Aiding Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While down slightly from last year, more than half support continuing military and economic assistance to Kyiv. But the results are highly partisan.

Demonstrators rally in Times Square on the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Divided on Future US Role in Post-War Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.

Ukrainian forces hold military exercises
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy expert Joshua Busby