The Chicago Council for Global Affairs

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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to empowering you to help create a more open and promising world for all. We put you at the center of conversations on global challenges, amplify your views on critical issues, and illuminate our world and how we are all connected.
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Video Series World Review with Ivo Daalder
Britain's Surprise Election, China's Military Drills, ICC Indictment
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Yasmeen Abutaleb, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
Andreas Michaelis (third from left) visits Arlington National Cemetery on May 8, 2024. Andreas Michaelis (third from left) visits Arlington National Cemetery on May 8, 2024. Andreas Michaelis (third from left) visits Arlington National Cemetery on May 8, 2024. Andreas Michaelis (third from left) visits Arlington National Cemetery on May 8, 2024.
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Alliances in Action: A Conversation with German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis
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Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin in conversation on the Chicago Council Conference Center stage. Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin in conversation on the Chicago Council Conference Center stage. Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin in conversation on the Chicago Council Conference Center stage. Leila Sadat, David Scheffer, and Anjli Parrin in conversation on the Chicago Council Conference Center stage.
Justice beyond Borders: Prosecuting War Crimes
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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey
From stockyards to plant protein, Chicago is a leader in global food innovation
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Anatoliy Gleb
Chicago already has one of the nation’s largest food manufacturing workforces. The city is positioning itself to become the global leader in food innovation and manufacturing.
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Monaco on Lake Michigan? How NASCAR's second annual street race hopes to boost Chicago's economy
Blog ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin
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Many global cities are expanding outdoor dining, so what makes Chicago's Clark Street an exception?
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We're building a community of globally curious people who want to deepen their understanding of the world and actively participate in it. We each have a role to play—you don't need to be an expert to join and shape the global conversation. If you seek to learn more, discuss more, do more, you belong here.
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Events
We're here to help you understand what's happening in the world no matter where you are in the world. Join us for in-person and hybrid events.

Redefining US-China Engagement with Congressman Krishnamoorthi

Hybrid EVENT

Join us for a discussion of how the United States should navigate the next decade of economic and technological competition with China.

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A hostess walks by American and Chinese flags ahead of the bilateral meeting between US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on April 6, 2024.
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6

Redefining US-China Engagement with Congressman Krishnamoorthi

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Join us for a discussion of how the United States should navigate the next decade of economic and technological competition with China.

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A hostess walks by American and Chinese flags ahead of the bilateral meeting between US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on April 6, 2024.
Andy Wong / AP
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6

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

Hybrid EVENT

Join the Council for a conversation on how China, Russia, and AI threaten global stability and how the United States and its allies can respond.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin toast during a dinner at The Palace of the Facets, a building in the Moscow Kremlin, on March 21, 2023.
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10
Video from Past Events
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New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger
Award-winning journalist David Sanger shared insights from his new book, "New Cold Wars," and discussed the struggle between the US, Russia, and China for global influence with Council CEO Ivo Daalder. Award-winning journalist David Sanger shared insights from his new book, "New Cold Wars," and discussed the struggle between the US, Russia, and China for global influence with Council CEO Ivo Daalder.
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Award-winning journalist David Sanger shared insights from his new book, "New Cold Wars," and discussed the struggle between the US, Russia, and China for global influence with Council CEO Ivo Daalder.
Penny Pritzker speaks onstage at the Chicago Council. Penny Pritzker speaks onstage at the Chicago Council. Penny Pritzker speaks onstage at the Chicago Council. Penny Pritzker speaks onstage at the Chicago Council.
Special Representative Penny Pritzker Reflects on Ukraine's Economic Recovery
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From left to right on the Council's stage Pia Wanek, Rebecca Wolfe, and Nathaniel Raymond. From left to right on the Council's stage Pia Wanek, Rebecca Wolfe, and Nathaniel Raymond. From left to right on the Council's stage Pia Wanek, Rebecca Wolfe, and Nathaniel Raymond. From left to right on the Council's stage Pia Wanek, Rebecca Wolfe, and Nathaniel Raymond.
Humanitarian Aid in Conflict
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Members

Our members believe, as we do, that greater knowledge and engagement create a more open and promising world for all. They're part of a community that knows engaging more with the world means engaging more with each other and diverse points of view.

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Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders spend a year deepening their understanding of global issues and cultivate the skills they need to step into roles as a global leaders in Chicago. Applications for the class of 2025 will open July 10.

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YP Network

Young professionals in Chicago turn to the Council to deepen their understanding of the world and grow their personal and professional networks. You can help shape our global future, and we are here to connect you with opportunities to increase your impact.

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If you believe, as we do, that greater knowledge and engagement create a more open and promising world for all, you can support our mission to  make global affairs more accessible to more people. Join or donate today to expand your world view and increase your impact. Donate