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Tehran's Tactics: Iran, Its Proxies, and US Middle East Policy

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People walk past an anti-U.S. mural painted on the wall of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran on August 19, 2023.
Vahid Salemi / AP
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Past Events

Avoiding World War III: Managing Threats from Russia, China, and AI

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Ian Bremmer, Kevin Rudd, Ivo H. Daalder, and Zeenat Rahman discuss how the United States and its allies can respond to threats to global stability.

Jun 10
A conversation at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs with Ian Bremmer, Kevin Rudd, Ivo H. Daalder, and Zeenat Rahman on how the United States and its allies can respond to threats to global stability.
Ana Miyares Photography

Redefining US-China Engagement with Congressman Krishnamoorthi

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A discussion on how the United States could navigate the next decade of economic and technological competition with China.

Jun 6
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Craig Kafura, Director of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
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Commentary & Analysis

Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Overshadowed by Other Global Conflicts

BLOG
Running Numbers by Rania Boukari

Despite the scale of the crisis and its importance for the broader region, Sudan remains out of the minds of most Americans.

A man walks by a house hit in recent fighting in Khartoum, Sudan
Marwan Ali / AP
US Foreign Policy

Russia Wants the World to Know It Could Use Nukes. It’s Not Alone

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast unpacks the implications of Russia’s decision to revise its nuclear doctrine.

a Russian Iskander missile is seen at an undisclosed location in Russia during drills for using tactical nuclear weapons
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
Defense and Security
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Research

Americans Fear Recent Assassinations in Middle East Will Spark Wider War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The US public is now equally split on whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is justified or not.

A Hezbollah supporter waves the Palestinian flag during the funeral procession of top commander Fouad Shukur who was killed by an Israeli airstrike
Hussein Malla / AP
US Foreign Policy

Republicans and Democrats Support US Alliances, But for Different Reasons

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.

NATO leaders gather around a large table
Evan Vucci / AP
Public Opinion
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Contact
idaalder@globalaffairs.org
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Phone
(312) 821-7501

Kjell Engelbrekt 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Security
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Expertise
Defense and Security
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