Internship Program
The Council offers undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students the opportunity to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through our internship program.
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Conference on Agriculture for Health | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Influential thought leaders lay critical groundwork for better aligning agriculture and food systems. -
Making Hunger a Priority in America | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council's Ertharin Cousin leads a conversation with IL Senator Dick Durbin, Produce Alliance’s Melissa Melshenker Ackerman, and other experts about the USDA’s efforts to address food security challenges. -
Inside the Bin Laden Raid, Ten Years Later | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ten years after the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Usama Bin Laden, those present in the situation room discuss their experiences from inside Operation Neptune Spear. -
China's Technology Competition | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While China accelerates its efforts towards technological dominance, an expert panel assesses how the United States should position itself for economic, military, and political success. -
Lester Crown Center on US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Shaping debates and informing decisions on important US foreign policy issues. https://globalaffairs.org/explore-research/lester-crown-center-us-foreign-policy -
Future-Proofing Our Energy System | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the face of extreme weather and cyber threats, how do we build resilience, sustainability, and equity into future energy systems? -
The Legacy of America's Longest War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Following the end of US military operations in Afghanistan, an expert panel assessed the war’s impact on US foreign and defense policy over 20 years. -
How the World Views US Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Foreign correspondents explain the global reaction to insurrection at the US capitol, impeachment, and a new administration. -
Recent Developments on the Korean Peninsula | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Jung Pak and Jenny Town joined the Council for an engaging discussion on the future of the Korean Peninsula amid widespread global uncertainty. -
How Korea Transformed the Cold War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How did the Korean War shape this relationship, and what lessons can policymakers learn from the legacy of the Korean War? -
Race, Ethnicity, and America's Global Role | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Are America’s BIPOC communities on the same page when it comes to foreign policy? Our latest survey project sheds some light. https://globalaffairs.org/race-ethnicity-and-americas-global-role -
Jordan fears Israel-Hamas war could reach its borders
Jordan is seen as a stable country in the Middle East. There are concerns the Israel-Hamas war could change that. -
2022 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.
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US Economic Trends to Watch in 2022 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Goldman Sachs’ chief economist Jan Hatzius considers the outlook for the US economy in 2022. -
Continuity of Government in Times of Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts examine how the United States can ensure critical government functions continue amid a catastrophe. -
Author | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
They graduated from the James Madison residential program at Michigan State University with an additional degree in journalism. -
Climate Change and Global Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
CEO of the American Security Project Stephen A. Cheney and atmospheric science expert Dr. Elisabeth Moyer join the Council to discuss the effects of climate change on geopolitical alliances. -
Exploring Public Views on China, Energy, and More | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council experts Karl Friedhoff and Craig Kafura discuss China and energy security ahead of the Global Energy Transition public program. -
Taiwan and the Biden Administration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As China and the United States enter an era of competition, an expert panel assesses the future of US policy toward Taiwan and its subsequent effect on US-China relations. -
The Remaking of a Global United States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A live taping of our global affairs podcast, Deep Dish, where Ivo Daalder and Kori Schake reacted to results of the 2020 election. -
Katie Russell | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
At International Justice Mission, Katie Russell helps Chicagoans get involved in achieving the vision of protecting half a billion people who are vulnerable to violence. Previously, she served as senior director of external affairs for the https://globalaffairs.org/next-generation-working-group/katie-russell -
Impact Stories | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Through the content and community we create, we help more people deepen their understanding of the world and how they can make a tangible impact, in ways big and small. Explore their stories. https://globalaffairs.org/commentary-and-analysis/blogs/impact-stories -
Ukraine and Cities on the Frontlines | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the face of urban warfare, mayors and local communities have emerged as symbols of leadership, resistance, and resilience. -
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. -
Summit For Democracy - What's Next? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As President Biden convened the Summit for Democracy, a panel of experts considered the challenges facing political freedom around the world—and how democracies can fight back. -
A Conversation with Elizabeth Shackelford | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford answers your questions, discusses her career, and shares her perspective on pressing issues in US foreign policy. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Trump vs. Biden, Germany's Leaked Audio, Gaza Cease-fire Talks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
James Harding, Matt Kaminski, and Anna Sauerbrey join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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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. -
Emerging Leaders Selection Process | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Emerging Leaders are midcareer professionals selected from private, nonprofit, and public sectors to create a class of about 20 participants. https://globalaffairs.org/get-involved/emerging-leaders-program/emerging-leaders-selection-process -
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. -
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 -
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. -
Inclusive Economies in an Age of Recession | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts consider whether overlapping global crises, inflation, and slowing growth will bolster or derail efforts to build more inclusive economies. -
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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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. -
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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Trump's NATO Remarks, Israel's Rafah Offensive, Pakistan Elections | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Yasmeen Abutaleb, Prashant Rao, and Peter Spiegel join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.
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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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
2019 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Learn how cities can develop solutions to pressing global challenges. -
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. -
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? -
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.