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Upcoming Events

The Rise of Illiberal Democracy: Lessons from Hungary

Hybrid EVENT

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

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at a podium with a microphone as a Hungarian flag waves in the foreground.
Denes Erdos / AP
Dec
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Past Events

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

East Meets West: Europe, Eurasia, and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Alexander Cooley, Liana Fix, Elena Lazarou, Rachel Rizzo, and Leslie Vinjamuri explore how the war in Ukraine is reshaping power dynamics across Europe, Eurasia, and the broader international order.

Oct 22
Alexander Cooley, Liana Fix, Elena Lazarou, Rachel Rizzo, and Leslie Vinjamuri
Rafiq Maqbool / AP
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Commentary

Trump and Starmer Praise US-UK Partnership

In the News
DW News
Leslie Vinjamuri

"The two leaders managed to really marginalize the differences between them and focus on the relationship," Leslie Vinjamuri says.

Leslie Vinjamuri speaks on DW News Global Politics

Why Trump's State Visit Could Shape the UK's Next Chapter

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Britain’s been through Brexit, new leaders, and a new king. What does Trump’s visit reveal about what’s next?

Britain's King Charles III and President Donald Trump speak to military personnel at Windsor Castle, England, on September 17, 2025.
Jordan Pettitt / PA via AP, Pool
US Foreign Policy
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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
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Phone
(312) 821-7529
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