http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/02/24/why-didnt-the-us-foresee-the-ara... Jennifer E. Sims February 24, 2011 International New York TimesMiddle East, Global SecurityGlobal SecurityMiddle East Jennifer E. Sims ...
In February 2009, 24 members of The Chicago Council’s Board of Directors and Chairman’s Circle traveled to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia. Led by Council Chairman Lester Crown, the delegation met with top government officials and b ...
In April 2013, a leadership delegation from The Chicago Council on Global Affairs traveled to Turkey to explore the country’s momentous transformation. The delegation met with senior officials, business and civic leaders, academics, and journalists and vis ...
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