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YP In-Depth on Asylum | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Workshop

Members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network are invited to join Sarah Pierce of Migration Policy Institute to examine asylum in the US.

2020 YP Global Trivia Bowl | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Mixer

Members of the Council's YP Network flexed their acquired-while-quarantined trivia knowledge.

YP In-Depth | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Program and event series for young professionals to engage in expert conversations, debates, and networking related to global affairs. https://globalaffairs.org/event-series/yp-in-depth

YP In-Depth on Climate Catastrophe | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Workshop

Members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network join Leonardo Martinez-Diaz from the World Resources Institute to discuss climate resilience in the face of catastrophe.

YP In-Depth on Vaccine Nationalism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Roundtable

Members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network join Dr. Rebecca Weintraub to examine the global challenges and opportunities with a COVID-19 vaccine.

YP In-Depth on the Durability of Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Roundtable

Members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network joined Soren Dayton of Protect Democracy to examine the staying power of democracy in the US and beyond.

YP In-Depth: One Billion Americans | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Workshop

Matthew Yglesias, cofounder of Vox, joins Council YPs for an interactive discussion on how the United States can leverage population to remain globally competitive.

Young Professionals Network | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Explore global issues, expand your personal and professional networks, and gain insights to get ahead in the global economy. Join the YP Network. https://globalaffairs.org/get-involved/young-professionals-network

YP Nexus: How Has Alcohol Shaped the World? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO Panel

Explore how alcohol has been integral to social, cultural, and economic development across time and how it continues to affect our world today.

YP Nexus: Who Will Win the Global EV Race? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO Panel

The global pivot towards electrifying transport has skyrocketed in the last 10 years; by 2030, 40 percent of all new cars sold globally will be electric.

YP In-Depth and Deep Dish Live on Global Mass Shootings | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Watch the live recording of the Deep Dish Podcast episode on how nations across the world have responded to mass shootings.

Global Challenges, Shared Solutions: A Conversation with Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Join Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar for a discussion of the US-Netherlands partnership and how both countries navigate global security, trade, and political uncertainty. Register Today

Ambassador Sandhu on US-India Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO Lecture

Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu examines how the relationship between India and the United States might change in the midst of a global crisis.

Discussion Table with German Ambassador Emily Haber | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Roundtable

A month before the German General Election, President’s Club and leadership members are invited to engage with German Ambassador to the United States Emily Haber on regional and global diplomatic pressures.

HRH Ambassador Reema on US-Saudi Arabia Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Lecture

Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States explores the future of the US-Saudi Arabia relationship.

US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on China-US Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO Lecture

Members of the Council community join Ambassador Burns for insights into the current state of the China-US relationship.

Ambassador Dina Kawar on Jordan-US Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Roundtable

Ambassador Dina Kawar discusses the relationship between Jordan and the United States, as well as Jordan’s role in regional security.

Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera on Cuba-US Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT

Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera provides her perspective on the future of the relationship between Cuba and the United States.

Upcoming Events | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Virtual, hybrid, and in-person Chicago events covering politics, foreign relations, international current events, arts, and culture. https://globalaffairs.org/events

Singapore Ambassador on Challenges Amidst COVID-19 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Lecture

Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri discusses on Singapore’s pandemic response and how the United States and Singapore can tackle the challenges of COVID-19 in the current geopolitical context.

US Ambassador to China Branstad on US-China Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Lecture

Members at the Sponsor level and higher joined Ambassador Branstad for a discussion on China's influence on the global economy and what it means for the United States.

Discussion Table with French Ambassador Philippe Etienne | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Roundtable

President’s Club and leadership members are invited to engage in a Discussion Table with the Ambassador of France to the United States on ranging global issues.

Experts | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Resident and nonresident fellows offer research, analysis, and expert commentary on US foreign policy and public opinion, food security, and global cities. https://globalaffairs.org/experts

Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau on Belgium-US Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT

Ambassador Régibeau joins members of the Council community to share insights into the current state of the Belgium-US relationship.

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Tackling the Global Food Security Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO

UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield argues that implementing a foreign policy for all Americans means tackling the global food security crisis head on.

Debate the Future of Data as Currency | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT Debate

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

NATO at 70: Former US Ambassadors to NATO on the Past and Future of the Alliance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

PAST EVENT VIDEO Panel

Former UN ambassadors Nicholas Burns, Victoria Nuland, Ivo Daalder, and Douglas Lute share their crucial political and military challenges as NATO ambassadors and discuss the future of the alliance.

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Will Ambassador Subnat Go to Washington? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Global Insight by Ian Klaus

Ian Klaus explores the “City and State Diplomacy Act” that seeks to mandate an official ambassador for State and municipal relations with foreign governments.

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Culture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

News, commentary, analysis, public opinon, and perspectives on issues and current events related to international customs and social norms and traits. https://globalaffairs.org/issues/culture

Leadership Development Opportunities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

We are committed to positioning the next generation to take global leadership roles by engaging them in the Council's mission and all we do. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities

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Get Involved | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Centennial Celebration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Celebrating 100 years. Embarking on the next. https://globalaffairs.org/events/centennial-celebration

Cocktails and Conversation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Happy hour program and event series for informal conversations, debate, and networking between young professionals around foreign policy. https://globalaffairs.org/event-series/cocktails-and-conversation

Emerging Leaders Program | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Deepen your understanding of global issues and cultivate the skills you need to step into your future as a global leader in Chicago. https://globalaffairs.org/get-involved/emerging-leaders-program

Membership and Giving Circles | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Generous philanthropic support makes it possible for the Council to provide insight, foster public dialogue, and advance policy solutions on global issues. https://globalaffairs.org/support-council/membership-giving-circles

Member Resources | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Do you have questions about your membership, how to register for events, or how to access Council content? Find the answers in this Member Resources hub. https://globalaffairs.org/support-our-mission/member-resources

Pritzker Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders November 13 - 15, 2023 Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world. It can help efficiently deliver social services, identify workforce trends and necessary skills, and provide localized climate predictions. https://globalaffairs.org/pritzker-forum-global-cities