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Past Events

Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a discussion on how Mexico and the US will navigate their partnership as both countries face decisions on trade, migration, and security cooperation.

Cecile Shea, Denise Dresser, and Lila Abed on stage at the Council
Ana Miyares Photography

America's Choice: A Post-Election Town Hall

PAST EVENT

Council members join us for a town hall with Council CEO Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election and the implications for US foreign policy and global engagement.  

Speakers on the Council's event stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Trump’s Gaza Plan, USAID Overhaul, and Tariffs

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

David Luhnow, Peter Spiegel, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

A man walks past boxes of USAID humanitarian aid at a warehouse at the Tienditas International Brigde in Columbia on February 21, 2019.
Fernando Vergara / AP
US Foreign Policy

Trump’s World—The Return of Great Power Politics

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

James Lindsay and Matt Kaminski join Ivo Daalder to discuss the end of Pax Americana.

President Trump walking through the White House
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Politics

Research

Russians are Indifferent Toward 2024 US Presidential Election

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris appear on the debate screen
John Locher / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Prioritize Domestic Spending over Foreign Aid

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Libby Berry

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

copies of a federal budget book on a table
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Kiran Misra 

Former Government Partnerships Officer, UN World Food Programme
Council expert Kiran Mirsa