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Past Events

Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a discussion on how Mexico and the US will navigate their partnership as both countries face decisions on trade, migration, and security cooperation.

A boy looks through a border wall separating Mexico from the United States from Tijuana, Mexico.
Gregory Bull / AP

America's Choice: A Post-Election Town Hall

PAST EVENT

Council members join us for a town hall with Council CEO Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election and the implications for US foreign policy and global engagement.  

Speakers on the Council's event stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Europe and Asia Respond to Trump's Return

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ken Moriyasu, Catherine Philp, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025.
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy

Biden’s Foreign Policy Legacy and What Trump is Inheriting

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Jamil Anderlini, Anton La Guardia, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Joe Biden speaks about foreign policy during a speech at the State Department on January 13, 2025.
Susan Walsh / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Russians are Indifferent Toward 2024 US Presidential Election

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris appear on the debate screen
John Locher / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Prioritize Domestic Spending over Foreign Aid

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Libby Berry

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

copies of a federal budget book on a table
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Kiran Misra 

Former Government Partnerships Officer, UN World Food Programme
Council expert Kiran Mirsa