Many of our past events—featuring world leaders, policymakers, journalists, authors, and other experts sharing their ideas and perspectives on critical global issues—are available to watch on-demand.
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss the experiences that have propelled her to blaze her own trail—long after many would have retired.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker joined the Council to share his insights on the key risks facing the US economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer joined Council President Ivo Daalder for a video conversation on the key global risks of 2020 and the deepening impact of COVID-19.
The Council hosted an expert panel including Noah Praetz, Whitney May, Lawrence Norden, and Peter Spiegel to discuss threats to the 2020 election, in addition to our preparedness in a critical year.
Grant Thornton's chief economist Diane Swonk joined The Economist's Midwest Correspondent Adam Roberts for a conversation on 2020's economic currents and the developing impact of COVID-19.
One week after the Iowa caucuses, analysts from across the region convened with the Council to discuss the role of the Midwest in the 2020 presidential election.
National Security Correspondent Fred Kaplan shared previously untold stories from inside the White House, the Joint Chiefs of Staff's "tank" in the Pentagon, and the chambers of US Strategic Command.
Joseph S. Nye discussed his findings after examining the foreign policies of US presidents on three ethical dimensions—their intentions, the means they used, and the consequences of their decision.