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Citizens and Soldiers: The Future of Civil-Military Relations

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America at 250

Kori Schake and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the changing relationship between America's citizens and armed forces and what that means for the nation's defense.

National Guard soldiers walking in front of capital building, adjacent to civilians
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Feb
17

At the Water's Edge: Foreign Policy, Polarization, and the American Public

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America at 250

Craig Kafura, Sarah Maxey, and Gerard Baker discuss findings from the 2025 Chicago Council Survey, highlighting where Americans are divided—and where consensus still exists—on the US role in the world.

Gerard Baker, Sarah Maxey, and Craig Kafura on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Future of Alliances in a Changing World

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Leslie Vinjamuri speaks with Ambassador Julianne Smith about how US alliances are navigating new pressures and what this means for the future of global partnerships.

Julianne Smith on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography