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Past Events

Making Miracles: The Peril and Promise of Middle-Income Countries

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation about the unique development challenges facing middle-income countries and the World Bank’s upcoming 2024 World Development Report.

Conversation at the Chicago Council with Indermit Gill, Poonam Gupta, Ufuk Akcigit, and Somik Lall.
Ana Miyares Photography

Private Dinner with Diane Swonk

PAST EVENT

President's Club members and above are invited to join us for a private dinner with Diane Swonk.

Diane Swonk being interviewed on CNBC on August 31, 2012.
AP Photos

Commentary & Analysis

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
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Global Politics

When digital nomads come to (Chi)town

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

From Medellín to Chicago, digital nomads are on the rise, contributing significantly to the global economy. But locals worry these visitors are pricing them out.

A remote worker at Lake Roland in Maryland.
Julio Cortez / AP
Global Economy

Research

Americans Say US Has Not Gone Far Enough on China Trade Issues

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

a jockey truck passes a stack of 40-foot China Shipping containers at the Port of Savannah
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

The Emerging Geopolitics of Infrastructure Competition

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Simon Curtis

The success of ambitious states will be determined by their ability to shape global infrastructures and the cities they connect around the world.

Belt and Road High Speed Rail
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Global Cities

Experts

Michael H. Moskow 

Vice Chair and Distinguished Fellow, Global Economy
Council expert Michael H. Moskow