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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

The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary

PAST EVENT VIDEO

David Pressman and Suzanne Nossel discuss Hungary's descent from democracy into illiberalism.

Dec 11
Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

A Conversation with Estonian President Alar Karis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Estonian President Alar Karis joins the Council to discuss digital innovation, cybersecurity, and Estonia's role on the front lines of collective defense.

Oct 28
Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography
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Commentary

Europe's Security Wake-Up Call

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Europe’s security can no longer be taken for granted. We break down why.

European Security
Ebrahim Noroozi / AP
Defense and Security

Trump's First Year Back: What Stood Out

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

President Donald Trump’s first year back in office changed the tone of US foreign policy. We look back at the moments that stood out.

Trump Zelenskiyy White House Meeting
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Global Politics
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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
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Social Media

Fay Hartog-Levin 

Distinguished Fellow; Council Board Member
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Expertise
Europe
Climate and the Environment
Global Politics
Contact
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Phone
(312) 821-7529
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