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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

A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Jan 24

Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.

Ana Miyares Photography

Alliances in Action: A Conversation with German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join Ambassador Andreas Michaelis for a discussion on the US-Germany partnership and how both countries are working together to navigate geopolitical challenges.

May 31

Andreas Michaelis, German Ambassador to the United States has a conversation moderated by the Council's Distinguished Fellow and former US Ambassador to the Netherlands Fay Hartog-Levin on the stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary & Analysis

April 23, 2025

Riding Shotgun: Americans Want a Break from Driving the International Order

BLOG

Running Numbers by Sam Dong

But they’re not ready to bail out of the car just yet.

President Donald Trump arrives to the G-20 summit in 2019

Susan Walsh / AP

Public Opinion

April 18, 2025

Easing Chinese Tariffs, Defying Judicial Orders, Wobbling German Government

Video Series

World Review with Ivo Daalder

Lee Hockstader, Andrew Roth, and Felicia Schwartz join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele shakes hands with President Donald Trump in an Oval Office meeting on April 14, 2025.

Pool / AP

Global Economy

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Research

March 20, 2025

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

February 12, 2025

A New Transatlantic Bargain: The Case for Building a Strong European Pillar

RESEARCH

Report by Coauthors

Ivo Daalder, Camille Grand, and Daniela Schwarzer cochair a task force urging a bold strategy for rebalancing the transatlantic security relationship, strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, and redefining the US-European strategic partnership in an era of shifting global threats.