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Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

Hybrid EVENT

Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.

A view of the US Capitol Building with tree branches above it.
Andrew Harnik / AP
Apr
10

Past Events

Foreign Aid Fallout: The Future of US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Catherine Bertini, Paul Poast, and Ambassador Ian Kelly discuss how USAID’s closure will reshape international development and global security.

Ian Kelly, Catherine Bertini, and Paul Poast on stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Lila Abed and Denise Dresser discuss 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

Commentary & Analysis

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Illinois

In the News
The 21st Show
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea unpacks how tariffs on Canada and Mexico could affect agriculture, manufacturing, and more.

National flags representing the United States, Canada, and Mexico fly in the breeze
Judi Bottoni / AP
Global Economy

Putin Stalls Ceasefire & Europeans See Trump as a Threat

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Susan Glasser, Anton La Guardia, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his hands up and speaks into a microphone during a news conference on March 13, 2025.
Alexander Zemlianichenko / 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