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Upcoming Events

Roundtable and Press Briefing with US Senator Durbin on Greenland and Arctic Security

In-Person EVENT

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 Durbin sitting in a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 14, 2021.

Amanda Andrade-Rhoades / AP

Jan

22

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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

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

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary

January 21, 2026

Trump Says He Reached a Deal on Greenland, Backing off Tariff Threat

In the News

WTTW

Coauthors

Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast and Council Board Member Richard Porter unpack the latest on the Trump administration's plan for Greenland and the future of Arctic security.

Three speakers appear on screen and two appear in a television studio

US Foreign Policy

January 21, 2026

Trump’s Announcement of ‘Framework of a Future Deal’ in Greenland Raises Questions

In the News

NBC 5 Chicago

Craig Kafura

"America has had military bases in Greenland for decades,” says Council Director of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Craig Kafura. "The idea of needing to conquer Greenland, needing Greenland to be part of the United States for U.S. national security just isn't true."