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Zelensky Speaks to Congress
Zelensky Speaks to Congress
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PAST EVENT VIDEO World Review
Elise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
US Foreign Policy
In the News Bloomberg Elizabeth Shackelford
What are the world’s thresholds for military support in Ukraine? Elizabeth Shackelford unpacks this and more on Bloomberg Markets.
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Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice sitting on stage together
Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice sitting on stage together
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PAST EVENT VIDEO Century of Global Leadership
Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice discuss their experience as trailblazers in foreign policy and the critical importance of women's leadership and gender parity in foreign relations.

Deadline Extended

Ahead of the new March 28 application deadline, learn more about the Council's Emerging Leaders Program and how it can deepen your global knowledge, bolster leadership skills, and expand your network of globally mindful peers.
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Presidents Xi Jinping and Putin standing in front of flags
Defense and Security
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In the News WBEZ Reset Cécile Shea
Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea unpacks China’s table stakes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more on WBEZ’s Reset.

Membership has its benefits

As a Council member, you can increase your global acumen and cultural intelligence to stay ahead, mingle with other members, network to find professional connections, and support the idea of US engagement in global affairs right here in Chicago. Learn about membership benefits