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Past Events

Risks and Rewards: What to Expect from the Global Economy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Joyce Chang of J.P. Morgan Chase, Phil Levy of the World Bank, and Diane Swonk of KPMG US unpack the latest policy shifts and their impact on the global economy.

Diane Swonk, Phil Levy, and Joyce Chang on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Health at Risk: The Local and Global Impacts of Climate Change

PAST EVENT

At this special partner event with the University of Chicago's Kiphart Center, experts in public health, environmental science, and policy discuss the effects of climate change on global health.

This May 18, 1969 photo provided by NASA shows Earth from 36,000 nautical miles away as photographed from the Apollo 10 spacecraft.
NASA / AP

Commentary & Analysis

Gaza Chaos, Rubio’s Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

Marco Rubio listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Global Politics

America’s Reputation Might Not Matter as Much as People Think

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Observers have argued that Trump has irreparably damaged the US reputation abroad. Paul Poast explores whether that matters.

President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden
Alex Brandon / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Most Americans Think the United States Should Pursue Global Free Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Large majorities of the public view international trade as good for the US economy, job creation, and people like them.

Ships are loaded at the Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Damian Dovarganes / AP
Public Opinion

Despite Trump Withdrawal, Americans Back Paris Climate Agreement

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

A pumpjack operates in the foreground while a wind turbine at the Buckeye Wind Energy wind farm rises in the distance
Charlie Riedel / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Paul Poast 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy and Public Opinion
Council expert Paul Poast