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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

Is Competition without Conflict Possible? Mapping the Views of Chinese and Americans on Foreign Policy Issues

PAST EVENT

At the Munich Security Conference, the Council and the Carter Center present their groundbreaking research and results from recent public opinion surveys examining Chinese and American perspectives on international security, trade relations, and China’s global role.

US-China Flags
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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

Can Europe Stand Without the US?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Ahead of Munich, Georgina Wright and Sophia Besch explain how Europe is rearming and diversifying its alliances.

Rutte and Vance at MSC 2025
Matthias Schrader / AP
Defense and Security

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
Markus Schreiber / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.

US President Donald Trump in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / 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

Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Headshot of Ivo H. Daalder