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.Get Informed
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Sami al-Gada and Hassan Tibwa were students at the International University of Africa when the war in Sudan broke out one year ago. Neither thought the war would last longer than a few days. They were wrong.
Some legislators say Chinese ownership of US land presents a national security risk, but the acreage held by China is relatively small.
“No one deserves to die at sea ... seeking a safe and more humane life,” said Leona Blankenstein, tactical coordinator of Sea Watch International, an organization dedicated to search and rescue in the Central Mediterranean Sea.
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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.Join Our Community
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.
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 2024 will open soon.
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.