Upcoming Events

Balancing Act: Austan Goolsbee on the Federal Reserve and the Economy

Hybrid EVENT
Global Economy Dialogue Series

Austan Goolsbee and Brent Neiman discuss the forces shaping monetary policy and what they mean for the American economy.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Paul Beaty / AP
Jun
25

Renewing North America: What's Next for the USMCA?

Virtual EVENT

Jorge Buendía, Nik Nanos, Dina Smeltz, and Julián Ventura discuss the renewal and future of the USMCA and the Council’s newest public opinion survey findings.

The flags of Mexico, Canada, and the United States fly next to each other.
Paul Sancya / AP
Jun
30

Past Events

Roundtable with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul

PAST EVENT

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul joins the Council for a private roundtable discussion on US foreign policy priorities.

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Stephanie Scarbrough / AP

Walter Isaacson on the Greatest Sentence Ever Written

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

Walter Isaacson, in conversation with Max Boot, discusses his new book and what the Declaration of Independence's most famous words mean for America as it marks its 250th anniversary.

Walter Isaacson speaking on the Council's stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a Pitch for Global Politics

Analysis
by Coauthors

With the tournament set to kick off at a moment of geopolitical strain, authoritarian powers are seizing an opportunity.

AT&T Stadium, where upcoming World Cup soccer matches are scheduled to be played
Tony Gutierrez / AP
Global Politics

What North American Publics Expect from the 2026 World Cup

BLOG
Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Americans and Mexicans think the tournament will be economically beneficial, while Canadians are concerned about costs.

Fans arrive for the announcement of the United States men's national soccer team roster
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / AP
Public Opinion

Research

Most Americans Disagree with Trump and the Republican Base on Immigration Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most Republicans echo Trump's view that immigration negatively impacts the United States, a majority of Americans feel differently.

a guard stands in front of the US-Mexico border wall
Gregory Bull / AP
Public Opinion

In Tariffs Debate, Gen Z and Millennials Favor Lower Prices and More Choices

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Younger Americans see globalization and free trade not as threats to their jobs, but assets to improve their standard of living and reduce the cost of goods.

A person browses the grocery store
David Zalubowski / AP
Global Economy

Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Dina Smeltz 

Managing Director & Chair, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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