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  1. America First, World Second? The Future of US Global Leadership
    Ana Miyares Photography

    America First, World Second? The Future of US Global Leadership

    PAST EVENT VIDEO
    Julián Ventura and Suzanne Nossel explore how nations worldwide are recalibrating their strategies in response to America's changing approach to foreign policy. 

  2. Election 2024

    Experts and thought leaders joined us to discuss global issues shaping the 2024 election, including trade, immigration, and the Middle East conflict.

  3. A view of the US Capitol
    Susan Walsh / AP

    Americans Sound the Alarm over Corruption and Democratic Erosion

    Column
    by Lama El Baz

    At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.

  4. Paul Kagame

    Ahead of Israeli Elections, Netanyahu Doubles Down on Foreign Policy

    Podcast
    by Brian Hanson, Cécile Shea, Seth J. Frantzman

    Seth J. Frantzman, the Jerusalem Post's Middle East affairs analyst, and Council fellow Cécile Shea join Deep Dish to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel will annex part of the Jordan Valley.

  5. Renewing North America: What's Next for the USMCA?
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    Renewing North America: What's Next for the USMCA?

    PAST EVENT VIDEO
    Esteban Guzmán Saucedo, Craig Kafura, Nik Nanos, and Julián Ventura discuss the renewal and future of the USMCA and the Council’s newest public opinion survey findings.
  6. A lab technician holding a COVID-19 swab test
    Mufid Majnun

    Publics Favor Governments, Institutions, and Individuals Promoting Policies to Prevent COVID

    Column
    by Craig Kafura, Brendan Helm, Eliza Posner, Jack Benjamin

    An update on global public opinion on the pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

  7. Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
    AP Photo

    The Iran Deal Reveals the Limits of American Power

    by Leslie Vinjamuri

    The desire to unlock the Strait of Hormuz will continue to focus the mind of the United States and its allies. 

  8. A Canadian flag and a Mexican flag fly in front of an American flag
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    A Strong USMCA Will Be Key to US Economic Success

    by Julián Ventura

    The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review in 2026. In its pursuit of a strong economy, the United States would be smart to renew its trade partnership with its North American neighbors.

  9. A photo of the Council's America at 250 Global Forum Sign

    Built, Not Given: America at 250

    by Leslie Vinjamuri

    My reflections from the Council's America at 250 Global Forum on the sources that fueled American power and influence and what is now at stake.

  10. Just Half of Americans Support Airstrikes Against Houthis
    Bernat Armangue / AP
    Public Opinion Survey

    Just Half of Americans Support Airstrikes Against Houthis

    Public Opinion Survey
    by Lama El Baz, Dina Smeltz

    May 9, 2025, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz and Dina Smeltz, Bernat Armangue / AP, Download Report (PDF), To address the Red Sea attacks, Americans would rather use economic sanctions to force the Houthis (and Iran) to concede the waters., On May 6, US President Donald Trump announ...