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Content covering Europe, including the countries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and more.

Past Events

Michael McGrath on the Legacy of the Good Friday Agreement

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Irish Finance Minister Michael McGrath discusses how the Good Friday Agreement built peace in Northern Ireland, and how it continues to keep peace to this day.

Mar 10
Michael McGrath presents Budget 2021 at Government Buildings in Dublin, Ireland on October 13, 2020.
Reuters

Beyond the Page: Anna Pitoniak on Her Cold War Political Thriller

PAST EVENT

In this Beyond the Page book club event, Council members discuss the international political thriller “Our American Friend” with author Anna Pitoniak.

Aug 11
Bottle of wine, glass and book in front of a brick wall.
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Commentary & Analysis

A Year of War in Ukraine

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Global Insight by Ivo H. Daalder

Council President and Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo H. Daalder reflects on the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine.

A woman draped in the Ukrainian flag looks at shoes symbolizing war crimes committed against Ukrainian civilians
Reuters
Global Politics

The Future of European Energy

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Running Numbers by Gabriela Ivanova

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

wind turbines in Berlin
HANS LUCAS
Public Opinion
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Research

Transatlantic Learning Exchange: Economic Renewal and Democracy

RESEARCH
Working Paper by John Austin

John Austin shares insights from a transatlantic convening that explores the political repercussions of economic inequality and extremist ideology.

Industrial landscape Global Cities

Americans See Energy Supply Disruption as Biggest Threat to US Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

Pipes at the landfall facilities of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline
Reuters
Energy
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

President, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Contact
idaalder@globalaffairs.org
Social Media
Phone
(312) 821-7501

Theresa Fallon 

Nonresident Senior Fellow
Council expert Theresa Fallon
Expertise
East Asia
Europe
Energy
Defense and Security
Global Politics
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