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Past Events

"Slava Ukraini" Film Screening

PAST EVENT

Join the Council for a screening of Bernard-Henri Lévy’s  "Slava Ukraini," a war diary from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Director Bernard-Henri Lévy walking with three soldiers.
Marc Roussel

Why Should We Care about Russia's War against Ukraine? 

PAST EVENT

What does the war in Ukraine mean for the Chicago community? Council President Ivo Daalder joins local leaders from Rotary Magazine to discuss.

Silhouette of a soldier tipping their cap behind the yellow portion of a Ukrainian flag.
Reuters

Commentary & Analysis

Russia's Presidential Election, Famine in Gaza, Haiti Crisis

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ravi Agrawal, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Voters head to polls for the Russian Presidential Election
AP Photos
Global Politics

Trump vs. Biden, Germany's Leaked Audio, Gaza Cease-fire Talks

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

James Harding, Matt Kaminski, and Anna Sauerbrey join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Biden Trump 2020 Debate
AP Photos
Global Politics

Research

Generation Putin: Proud Russians but Disengaged

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

Young Russians hold Russian flags
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Support Military and Economic Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Mike Johnson speaks to reporters after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
AP Photos
Public Opinion