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First conducted in 1974, the now annual Chicago Council Survey highlights critical trends and shifts in American views on US foreign policy over time.
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Each year, audiences hear from and question a national security leader, fostering dialogue and building deeper understanding of critical issues.
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Join Vice President Mike Pence for a discussion on his career, foreign policy, and his new book, " So Help Me God."
UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield argues that implementing a foreign policy for all Americans means tackling the global food security crisis head on.
Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill discusses the future of Russia’s war in Ukraine.