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.
There are many ways to lead in the world without using military force, argued former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, who spoke at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on October 15, 2019.
General Jim Mattis, former US Secretary of Defense, delivered the inaugural Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy and shared insights on US national security priorities.
The Wilson Center and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined together to release the 2019 Chicago Council Survey, a detailed look into Americans’ views on vital issues.
MIT economists Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson joined the Council to discuss how the US can recreate an economy where the benefits of growth are shared more widely.
Researchers discussed findings from a bi-national study of American and Russian public opinion, including perceptions of the crisis in Ukraine, interference in US elections, and more.
Stephen M. Walt, professor at Harvard University, joined the Council to discuss whether it’s time for the United States to develop a more restrained foreign policy outlook.
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss joined the Council to explore how American leaders have coped with the pressures of war, and how the scope of Presidential power has evolved.
