Skip to main content

Past Events

The 21st Century US-Japan Relationship

PAST EVENT VIDEO

In advance of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit next week, join us for an afternoon of wide-ranging discussions on the political and security issues making headlines and the cultural, economic, and educational ties that run deep.

An event at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs with the US-Japan Foundation. Pictured is a panel of experts covered a wide range of topics, from political issues and Prime Minister Kishida’s state visit to the widespread popularity of Japanese culture throughout the US
Ana Miyares Photography

Opening Up "Oppenheimer"

PAST EVENT

Join the Council for a screening of Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," hosted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Robert Downey Jr, Christopher Nolan, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, and Matt Damon pose for a photo at an Oppenheimer promotional event in London.
AP Photos

Commentary & Analysis

Heading toward War? Reevaluating Taiwan’s Status Quo

In the News
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Paul Heer

Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer joins an expert panel to discuss the underlying forces that will determine whether the Taiwan situation moves toward conflict or stability.

Paul Heer speaks via a Zoom call US Foreign Policy

UK Riots, Bangladesh Crisis, Escalation in the Middle East

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Anton La Guardia, David Luhnow, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Protestors in Britain
Alberto Pezzali / AP
Global Politics

Research

Americans Remain Positive on South Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

Meanwhile, about half say North Korea's nuclear program is a critical threat.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin
Jonathan Ernst / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

American Views of Japanese Influence on the Rise

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

Biden walks by a Japanese flag
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Experts