Founded in 1922 to engage Chicagoans in public discussions on world affairs at a time of increasing American isolationism, the Council’s mission has evolved as its reach has expanded in the digital era.

David Miliband joins the Council’s Ivo Daalder for a special episode of World Review.

This prestigious fundraising event is a highlight of the Council’s annual calendar.

The global response to Cuba’s worsening humanitarian plight reveals a growing divide over whether limiting access to food and energy is an acceptable form of leverage or if there is a shared international responsibility for humanitarian intervention.

August 22, 2024, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura, Pamela Smith / AP, The public's top priorities: protecting American jobs and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons., With the US presidential election just months away, the 2024 Chicago Council Survey, conducted June 21–July 1,...

Humanity cannot simply air condition every setting.

A plot to overthrow the German government highlights the risks—and reach—of unchecked conspiracy in an age of mistrust, writes Chris Morris.

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.

We compiled five expert lists of recommended reading from diverse authors, viewpoints, and backgrounds to help explain the history, context, and experiences shaping the war.

Ivo Daalder makes three encompassing points about the future of Venezuela, in this episode of #AskIvo.