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Join the Global Conversation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
If you want to know more, discuss more, and do more about the world’s most critical issues, join the Council in Chicago or online for an upcoming event.
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Center on Global Food and Agriculture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Advancing a more sustainable and resilient food system by addressing challenges and providing leadership in America’s heartland and beyond. https://globalaffairs.org/explore-research/center-global-food-and-agriculture -
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Will Hurd on Rebooting US Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
For the Council's first in-person event since 2020, former Congressman and CIA Officer Will Hurd presents "American Reboot," a playbook for American democracy rooted in bipartisanship, inclusivity, and democratic values. -
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Global Food Security Symposium 2022 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Leading experts discuss action needed to meet unprecedented global food security crises arising from climate change, the pandemic, and conflict. -
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The Future of the US Dollar and a World in Debt | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Jeffrey Garten joins Thomas Friedman to link lessons from the 1971 decoupling of the gold standard to today’s challenges for a public conversation, followed by a private Q&A with Council President’s Club and leadership members. -
Pieter Morlion
US Climate Policy at a Crossroads? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Juliet Eilperin moderates a discussion with Mary Nichols and Michael Greenstone to talk about the US climate policy. -
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Bracing for Europe's Humanitarian Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Ertharin Cousin, and David Miliband join Ivo Daalder to discuss the human rights threatened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the scope of the looming humanitarian crisis. -
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Democracy and the Life of Cities Workshop | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Building on the 2021 Summit for Democracy and its city-focused side event, this workshop will examine the policies and practices through which cities can advance democracy. -
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Global Food Security Symposium 2019 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2019 Global Food Security Symposium considered how we grow enough food to feed a rapidly urbanizing world, while we also face increasing water insecurity -
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Mexico-US Ties Under the Biden Administration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Mexico’s lead official on North American relations joins the Council for its inaugural program in the Hart Program Series on Latin America. -
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Global Food Security Symposium 2021 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In advance of the UN Food Systems Summit, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, Impossible Foods’ Head of Impact Strategy Rebekah Moses, and other global leaders discuss innovations transforming -
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Combatting Impunity: Holding World Leaders Accountable | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Join us for a conversation with former International Criminal Court President Chile Eboe-Osuji on prosecuting war crimes and strengthening global justice. -
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China and the Digital Yuan: What's at Stake? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts discusses the digital yuan’s economic and security implications for China and the ripple effects it may have across the global economy. -
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A Diversity of Opinion: Race, Age, and US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A conversation with polling experts during the week of the DNC in Chicago explores how factors like race and age play into Americans’ views on foreign policy. -
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Ending Gender-Based Violence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Lina Khalifeh, Samar Minallah Khan, and Alyse Nelson join the Council to discuss how women all over the world are saying #timesup on gender-based violence. -
Women and Girls
Educating Girls, Changing the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We spoke with Council Emerging Leaders Program alumna Amy Maglio about her work empowering communities to educate girls.
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Global Cities
A Vital Midwest: The Path to a New Prosperity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Midwest has a unique economic, social, and cultural history and development story line.
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Tech and Science
The Global Importance of Women in STEM | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We spoke with Council Emerging Leaders Program alumna Julia Lane about her work advancing diversity in STEM.
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US Foreign Policy
US-Russia Reset, New Gaza Plans, and Xi's Big Tech Bet | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Bobby Ghosh, Prashant Rao, and Liz Sly join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Rebecca Van Uitert | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Rebecca van Uitert created a unique professional pathway that combined a successful business immigration practice with a sustained commitment to pro bono representation of vulnerable immigrants. At Fragomen, the world’s largest immigration law https://globalaffairs.org/emerging-leaders/rebecca-van-uitert -
Immigration and Foreign-Born Students | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts join the Council to discuss a new Council report on the economic impact of retaining US-educated foreign-born students in local economies. -
L. Heather Mitchell | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
L. Heather Mitchell has over a decade of leadership experience in operations, investor relations, fundraising, asset management, and investment strategy. At Capri, she manages pension fund client relationships for US commercial real estate and leads https://globalaffairs.org/emerging-leaders/l-heather-mitchell -
2018 Chicago Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Thought leaders and decision makers create new connections and develop innovative solutions to advance in their own cities at the 2018 Chicago Forum on Global Cities. -
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Trade War 2.0? The 2024 Election and the Global Economy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Economists Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Diane Swonk discuss how the outcome of the 2024 election could impact the economy, both in the US and globally. -
Policy Innovations to Bolster America's Future | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2022 presents a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues. -
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Corporate Leadership Roundtable on the US-Ireland Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Please join us for our next Corporate Leadership Conversation with Ireland's Deputy Secretary General for Foreign Affairs and Trade Sonja Hyland. -
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YP In-Depth on the Durability of Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network joined Soren Dayton of Protect Democracy to examine the staying power of democracy in the US and beyond. -
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Europe: Destined for Conflict? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
George Friedman examines European instability and its threat to global stability. -
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Post-Pandemic Travel and Tourism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While countries and businesses rush to reopen and resume business-as-usual, have travelers’ attitudes and expectations changed and how has the industry adapted? What might travel and tourism look like in a post-pandemic world? -
Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2019 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council celebrated honorees who have dedicated themselves to bettering lives through philanthropy and activism at the annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner. -
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Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy and What Trump is Inheriting | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Jamil Anderlini, Anton La Guardia, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Kevin Hendersen
Wrap-Up of Global Public Opinion on Issues that Defined 2020 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.
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Peter Heinsius
Transforming Industrial Regions Symposium | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Through original research and convenings, the Chicago Council partnered with organizations across the transatlantic space to discuss revitalizing industrial regions in North America and Europe. -
2019 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Learn how cities can develop solutions to pressing global challenges. -
Member Resources | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Do you have questions about your membership, how to register for events, or how to access Council content? Find the answers in this Member Resources hub. https://globalaffairs.org/support-our-mission/member-resources -
YP In-Depth: One Billion Americans | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Matthew Yglesias, cofounder of Vox, joins Council YPs for an interactive discussion on how the United States can leverage population to remain globally competitive. -
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Fiona Hill on Russia, Ukraine, and the Outcome of the War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill discusses the future of Russia’s war in Ukraine. -
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China's Rise and the US-Japan Alliance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Regional experts join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to examine the challenges the US, Japan, and South Korea face as their relationship is tested. -
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Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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. -
COVID Safety Protocols | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is committed to creating a comfortable, enjoyable, and safe environment for its members, guests, and staff. https://globalaffairs.org/get-involved/attend-events/covid-safety-protocols -
Benjamin Tomas Morgan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Cocktails and Conversation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Happy hour program and event series for informal conversations, debate, and networking between young professionals around foreign policy. https://globalaffairs.org/event-series/cocktails-and-conversation -
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Members-Only Conversation on Voting Rights, Access, and Integrity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Members of the Council are invited to an exclusive Zoom conversation with our featured speakers as they discuss what’s at stake for the 2020 election, and how to ensure everyone is empowered to get to the polls. -
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Moments of Impact | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We’re sharing Moments of Impact, stories of members of our community being inspired to think differently or act boldly to improve the world.
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Democracy and the Life of Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Samuel Kling, Florita Gunasekara, and Steven Bosacker examine the role of cities in generating and strengthening democratic practices as authoritarianism rises across much of the world.
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What Young Americans Think about Nuclear Weapons | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts discuss the Council’s latest polling on nuclear issues and what more can be done to engage the next generation. -
Kenny Eliason
Bridging the Gap: A "Sustainable Food Seal" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A "sustainable food seal" empowers consumers and farmers to support a more sustainable food supply chain.
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Global Food Security Symposium 2018 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2018 Global Food Security Symposium examines how surging youth populations can fuel tremendous agricultural growth that will impact the global economy, but, if underemployed, they present a risk. -
David Hilowitz
Vouchers and Housing Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A paper from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs by Rudolph G. Penner that honors the work of Michael H. Moskow in the global economy.
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Putin's Periphery: The Fight for Russian Borderlands | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
An expert panel assesses Moscow’s campaign for influence over former Soviet states and what this says about the political and security outlook for the region.