Upcoming Events

Join leading experts as they explore how democracies can fight back against authoritarian threats and build resilience.

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

Serhiy Prytula joins the Council to discuss the military technology shaping the Russia-Ukraine war.

Paul Poast, Cécile Shea, and Juliet Sorensen discuss the evolution and future of multilateralism through the lens of the United Nations' 80th anniversary.

Mark Linscott joins senior business leaders from across Chicago to discuss the evolving dynamics of US-India trade negotiations amid recent developments.

Alexander Cooley and Rachel Rizzo explore how Ukraine's war is reshaping power dynamics across Europe, Eurasia, and the broader international order.

Estonian President Alar Karis joins the Council to discuss the country's technological advances and global connections.

Honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former prime minister of Canada; Tanya and Michael Polsky; and Regina Cross, Council Emerging Leaders alumna.

Michael Froman joins the Council to examine how Trump's policies and recent BRICS diplomacy are reshaping global trade dynamics.

A reception celebrating the Council's longtime collaboration with the Chicago Consular Corps.