North America

Upcoming Events

Edward Luce on the Life and Legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski

Hybrid EVENT

Edward Luce and Ian Brzezinski discuss Luce’s latest book, "Zbig," and the legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski, one of America's most significant foreign policy strategists.

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Zbigniew Brzezinski is interviewed by the Associated Press on March 26, 1981.

Ira Schwarz / AP

May

19

Securing the Final Frontier with General Whiting of US Space Command

Hybrid EVENT

General Stephen N. Whiting, commander of US Space Command, and Kari A. Bingen discuss securing America's future in space.

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General Stephen N. Whiting speaks in front of a screen showing a close-up photo of Earth from space.

John Ayre / US Space Command

May

22

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Past Events

Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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

Apr 10

Patrick Shewell and Alex Kruzel on the Council stage.

Ana Miyares Photography

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.

Mar 18

Ian Kelly, Catherine Bertini, and Paul Poast on stage

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary & Analysis

April 23, 2025

Riding Shotgun: Americans Want a Break from Driving the International Order

BLOG

Running Numbers by Sam Dong

But they’re not ready to bail out of the car just yet.

President Donald Trump arrives to the G-20 summit in 2019

Susan Walsh / AP

Public Opinion

April 18, 2025

Easing Chinese Tariffs, Defying Judicial Orders, Wobbling German Government

Video Series

World Review with Ivo Daalder

Lee Hockstader, Andrew Roth, and Felicia Schwartz join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele shakes hands with President Donald Trump in an Oval Office meeting on April 14, 2025.

Pool / AP

Global Economy

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Research

October 31, 2024

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

August 12, 2024

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.