The Council's America at 250 Global Forum convened high-level policymakers, world-class scholars and experts, business leaders, and influential thought leaders to reflect on America’s past and inform its future.

FEBRUARY 10, 2016, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs proudly honors Chicago business leader Samuel C. Scott III and Oscar-winning Pakistani journalist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy with its 2016 Global Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in international rel...

America at 250 Global Forum Opening Reception and Dinner, PAST EVENT VIDEO, America at 250, An invitation-only gathering of senior policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and global voices examining the current moment, how we got here, and what the future holds, Jun 17, Ana Miyares Photography,...

Chicago | January 12, 2021

While our world is more connected than ever, it's also more competitive and prone to conflict. Guest Mark Leonard explains why stronger links launched the "age of unpeace."

February 14, 2014, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz, Mexico, Download Report (PDF), In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations...

October 7, 2021, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack., Under the Biden administra...

Inside Russia, Putin is tightly controlling the narrative around his war in Ukraine. But externally, Russia's disinformation prowess is faltering. Here's why.

Why is China so eager to make deals with Pacific nations? China experts Patrick Cronin and Bonnie Glaser join Deep Dish to discuss.