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Sports Diplomacy: The Power of Connection through the World Marathon Majors

In-Person EVENT
Global Power, Chicago-Style

Join us to discuss how the Bank of America Chicago Marathon unites runners from over 100 countries every October, fueling global connection and driving Chicago’s cultural and economic impact.

Chicago Marathon runners run past the Chicago Theatre marquee.
Nam Y. Huh / AP
Oct
14

Mining the Future: America's Critical Minerals Challenge

Hybrid EVENT

Paramita Das, Alaina Harkness, and Karl Friedhoff discuss the strategic challenges facing the US as it tries to secure critical mineral supply chains while balancing competing policy priorities.

Men sit near a periodic table showing minerals at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on November 27, 2024.
Ng Han Guan / AP
Oct
16

Past Events

The Future of Multilateralism: UN80 and Beyond

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Ian Hurd, Juliet Sorensen, and Paul Poast discuss the evolution and future of multilateralism through the lens of the United Nations' 80th anniversary.

Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

America First, World Second? The Future of US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Julián Ventura and Suzanne Nossel explore how nations worldwide are recalibrating their strategies in response to America's changing approach to foreign policy. 

Speakers on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Americans Sound the Alarm over Corruption and Democratic Erosion

BLOG
Running Numbers by Lama El Baz

At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.

A view of the US Capitol
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

America Is Stronger When It Participates in the UN

In the News
The Dispatch
Suzanne Nossel

“By preemptively counting itself out, Washington squanders its own influence, isolates itself, and makes room for its rivals to work their will," Suzanne Nossel argues.

US President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Richard Drew / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Critical Minerals, Rare Earth Elements, and the Challenges Ahead for the United States

RESEARCH
Report by Karl Friedhoff

Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.

Ore is hauled from the Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in Utah
Rick Bowmer / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Support Working Through the United Nations

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

But partisan divisions on strengthening the institution have reached a new 50-year high.

The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly
Ted Shaffrey / AP
US Foreign Policy

Experts

Paul Poast 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy and Public Opinion
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