The United States is squeezing Cuba harder than it has in years, with the island facing its worst energy and humanitarian crisis in a decade. Will this force change or will Trump follow through with his threats to “take the island?" María de los Angeles Torres breaks down current and historica...

The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a large-scale strike. Experts assess what the unprecedented US intervention means for Venezuela, US foreign policy, and regional and global stability.

Content covering the North and South Poles.

December 11, 2018, RESEARCH Report by Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff, REUTERS, Download Report (PDF), While the American public is hesitant to get involved in a conflict between China and Japan, Americans across party lines want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia., Key Findings, Am...

A unique opportunity for an exceptional rising leader from Latin America to spend a year of leadership development, collaboration, and exchange in Chicago.

August 21, 2023, RESEARCH Report by Elizabeth Shackelford , Ethan Kessler , and Emma Sanderson, USA AFRICOM, Download Report (PDF), The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script., US policy in Africa has for too long prioritized short-ter...

Council President & CEO Leslie Vinjamuri joins Foreign Secretary of India Vikram Misri and other experts for a conversation on geopolitics at the 2026 Raisina Dialogue.

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.

A weekly reflection from Council President & CEO Leslie Vinjamuri on the ideas and events influencing the world today.