The Chicago Council for Global Affairs

NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci addresses the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. January 21, 2021.
NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci addresses the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. January 21, 2021.
Mar
18
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Pursuing Equity
Virtual Pritzker Forum on Global Cities
Anthony Fauci, Pete Buttigieg, Marcella Nunez-Smith, and other leading experts explore how to build fairer, healthier cities now and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Climate and the Environment
In West Africa, Climate Change Equals Conflict
In the News Foreign Policy Robert Muggah
A malnourished girl receives food aid in Yemen
A malnourished girl receives food aid in Yemen A malnourished girl receives food aid in Yemen
A malnourished girl receives food aid in Yemen
Food and Agriculture
REUTERS
Hunger is the Deadliest Weapon of War  
Podcast Deep Dish Podcast
Protests in Myanmar
Protests in Myanmar
REUTERS
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World Review: US Middle East Policy, Myanmar Protests, Big Tech
PAST EVENT VIDEO World Review
Nirmal Ghosh, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
Then US Vice President Joe Biden visits Observation Post Ouellette inside the DMZ, the military border separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom in 2013.
Then US Vice President Joe Biden visits Observation Post Ouellette inside the DMZ, the military border separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom in 2013. Then US Vice President Joe Biden visits Observation Post Ouellette inside the DMZ, the military border separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom in 2013.
Then US Vice President Joe Biden visits Observation Post Ouellette inside the DMZ, the military border separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom in 2013.
Defense and Security
REUTERS
Preventing Nuclear Proliferation and Reassuring America's Allies
RESEARCH Report by Multiple Authors
Defense and Security
Nuclear War Was Barely Averted in 1983. Let That Guide US-China Relations Now.
In the News Chicago Tribune Ivo H. Daalder
Upcoming Events
We’re here to help you understand the world around you. All events are virtual right now due to COVID-19. We look forward to seeing you in person in the future.

Debate the Future of Data as Currency

Virtual
Cocktails and Conversation

YP members are invited to participate in a live debate on the future of personal data as currency. Attendees will work together with fellow YPs to create a persuasive argument for their assigned position.

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Screenshot of zoom meeting with Council YP members
Mar
4

Debate the Future of Data as Currency

Virtual
Cocktails and Conversation

YP members are invited to participate in a live debate on the future of personal data as currency. Attendees will work together with fellow YPs to create a persuasive argument for their assigned position.

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Screenshot of zoom meeting with Council YP members
Mar
4

Building Gender Equality Through Inclusive Foreign Policy

Virtual
Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

In honor of International Women’s Day, experts analyze why building a more gender-equal world through feminist foreign policy is key to pandemic recovery.

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French President Macron holds consultative talks ahead of G7 summit meeting in Paris
Reuters
Mar
5

Africa's Free Trade Economy

Virtual

Council President's Club and leadership members are invited to engage in a private dialogue with Africa’s first Secretary-General of the AfCFTA, H.E. Wamkele Mene, on the landmark trade agreement and its global impact.

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Parked trucks wait in 10km queue to cross the Kenyan-Ugandan border from the town of Busia
Reuters
Mar
26

Liberty and Justice in a Surveillance State

Virtual

The Economist’s Jon Fasman previews his new book, “We See it All,” in an exclusive conversation for Council members on the legal, political, and moral implications on the rise of surveillance state powers in the US and across the world.

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A man wearing a face mask walks past surveillance cameras following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China
Reuters
Mar
22
Video from Past Events
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Raphael Warnock visits a mural at Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, the site of an African American hospital, on election day
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Raphael Warnock visits a mural at Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, the site of an African American hospital, on election day
Reuters
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Amplifying Black History for Structural Change and Unity
PAST EVENT VIDEO Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum
Learning the lessons of Black History Month can highlight opportunities for addressing structural racism and systemic inequity.
Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed before the new national stadium
Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed before the new national stadium Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed before the new national stadium
Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed before the new national stadium
Aflo
Promoting a More Equitable World Through Sports
PAST EVENT VIDEO Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum
Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" are seen in front of a displayed U.S. dollar banknote with George Washington and a printed mask
Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" are seen in front of a displayed U.S. dollar banknote with George Washington and a printed mask Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" are seen in front of a displayed U.S. dollar banknote with George Washington and a printed mask
Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" are seen in front of a displayed U.S. dollar banknote with George Washington and a printed mask
Reuters
The Fed's Outlook as Vaccine Rollout Shifts into High Gear
PAST EVENT VIDEO Global Economy Series

Apply to the 2022 Class of Emerging Leaders

Every year we select a class of approximately 20 participants from across Chicago’s business, cultural, civic, and academic sectors. The 2022 application is now open, until March 8, 2021.
Four Emerging Leaders, presenting their findings during a public program.

Commentary and Analysis

President Biden signs climate executive order
President Biden signs climate executive order
Food and Agriculture
REUTERS
What the New Executive Orders on Climate Mean for Global Food Security
Blog Global Food for Thought by Multiple Authors
Integrating a climate lens into foreign policy and national security will have ripple effects on both domestic and global food security.
Pre-pandemic New York City
Pre-pandemic New York City Pre-pandemic New York City
Pre-pandemic New York City
Global Cities
Luca Bravo
Why We Don’t Believe the Big City Obituary
In the News Bloomberg Multiple Authors
An unarmed Trident II D5 missile is test-launched from the ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska
An unarmed Trident II D5 missile is test-launched from the ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska An unarmed Trident II D5 missile is test-launched from the ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska
An unarmed Trident II D5 missile is test-launched from the ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska
Defense and Security
REUTERS
When Allies Go Nuclear
In the News Foreign Affairs Multiple Authors
Food and Agriculture
Hunger Is a Weapon of War. Food Can Help Prevent It.
In the News Foreign Policy Ertharin Cousin

Research

An image of the White House seen at night.
Lester Crown Center on US Foreign Policy
2020 Chicago Council Survey
RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Multiple Authors

Dina Smeltz, Ivo H. Daalder, Karl Friedhoff, Craig Kafura, and Brendan Helm analyze data finding Democrats and Republicans are divided in their views on top threats to United States and how the country should address global challenges and engage internationally. 

Midwestern bridge
Center on Global Cities
Rebuilding the Midwest's Infrastructure
RESEARCH Report by Multiple Authors

John Austin and Alexander Hitch examine policies and priorities to drive equitable economic recovery in the Midwest in a world reshaped by COVID-19.

Vegetables are displayed for sale at a stand at Surquillo market in Lima, Peru.
Center on Global Food and Agriculture
REUTERS
Centering Global Food Security for Global Prosperity
RESEARCH Report by Multiple Authors

Catherine Bertini and Ertharin Cousin are co-leads on a paper offering the Biden Administration recommendations for the US government to build on a strong foundation of food and nutrition security programs to alleviate global hunger and malnutrition.

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