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Emerging Leaders Community | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Emerging Leaders community consists of a wide variety of global leaders from across the business, civic, and academic sectors https://globalaffairs.org/get-involved/emerging-leaders-program/emerging-leaders-community

Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Data on American public opinion on US foreign policy since 1974. https://globalaffairs.org/explore-research/lester-crown-center-us-foreign-policy/chicago-council-survey

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ranked No. 1 Think Tank to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs was ranked No. 1 “Think Tank to Watch” worldwide by the prestigious “2015 Global Go To Think Tank Index” released Friday. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-ranked-no-1-think-tank-watch

Transformative Gift Creates Lester Crown Center on U.S. Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Council's new center will bring together national policy experts and top thinkers to address matters related to world politics and global events. https://globalaffairs.org/transformative-gift-creates-lester-crown-center-us-foreign-policy

Gilbert to Be President of Chicago Council on Global Affairs with Daalder as CEO | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

June 23, 2023 https://globalaffairs.org/gilbert-be-president-chicago-council-global-affairs-daalder-ceo

Advisory Board Members Announced for Inaugural Global Cities Book Award | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

December 8, 2022 https://globalaffairs.org/advisory-board-members-announced-inaugural-global-cities-book-award

White House Announces Historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Council joins the coalition and task force of leaders preparing to bring together stakeholders and storytellers to inform this critical work. https://globalaffairs.org/white-house-announces-historic-conference-hunger-nutrition-and-health

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Announces the 2021 Class of Emerging Leaders | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

July 15, 2020 - The Chicago Council on Global Affairs announced its 2021 class of the Emerging Leaders program today. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-announces-2021-class-emerging-leaders

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Moves into Top 10 List of Think Tanks to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is ranked as the #9 “Think Tank to Watch” in the world by The University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index released today. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-moves-top-10-list-think-tanks-watch

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Receives $5 Million Gift from Pritzker Foundation

The Council announces it's received a $5 million multi-year commitment from the Pritzker Foundation to support its annual three-day global cities forum. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-receives-5-million-gift-pritzker-foundation

World Review Panelists | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

World Review features reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories and how they might unfold. https://globalaffairs.org/research/lester-crown-center-us-foreign-policy/world-review-event-series/panelists

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ranked as Think Tank to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs was ranked as the #11 “Think Tank to Watch” in the world by The University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go-To Think Tank Index released this week. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-ranked-think-tank-watch

Brian Hanson, New Vice President for Studies, Joins Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Brian Hanson joins the Council as its new Vice President for Studies, leading an expanding team of experts who provide insight on critical global issues. https://globalaffairs.org/brian-hanson-new-vice-president-studies-joins-chicago-council-global-affairs

Emerging Leaders Class of 2021 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Emerging Leaders Class of 2021 spent a year examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2021

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Receives $4 Million Grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

September 10, 2018 https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-receives-4-million-grant-robert-r-mccormick-foundation

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Announces the 2022 Class of Emerging Leaders | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

July 8, 2021 https://globalaffairs.org/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-announces-2022-class-emerging-leaders

Chicago Council Promotes Grace Burton to Director, Government Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs announced today that Grace Burton will lead the organization’s Washington DC office as director of government relations. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-promotes-grace-burton-director-government-relations

Ivo Daalder Named Global Parliament of Mayors Advisory Committee Chair | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Council President Ivo Daalder will lead the expert team as they provide guidance on organizational development and programming. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/ivo-daalder-named-global-parliament-mayors-advisory-committee-chair

Jenny Cizner Named First-Ever Chief Operating Officer of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The former director of strategic partnerships and global affairs for the City of Chicago, joins the Council as its first-ever chief operating officer. https://globalaffairs.org/jenny-cizner-named-first-ever-chief-operating-officer-chicago-council-global-affairs

Report Urges U.S. and Allies to Recommit to Prevent Nuclear Proliferation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

February 10, 2021 https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/report-urges-us-and-allies-recommit-prevent-nuclear-proliferation

Center on Global Food and Agriculture Panel of Advisors | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Center on Global Food and Agriculture's Panel of Advisors helps inform and guide the program’s work. These experts come from across disciplines to offer their advice to further the Council’s efforts promoting global food security. https://globalaffairs.org/research/center-global-food-and-agriculture/center-global-food-and-agriculture-panel-advisors

John Ettelson Named Board Chair for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Chicago | January 12, 2021 https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/john-ettelson-named-board-chair-chicago-council-global-affairs

Chicago Council Survey Shows Americans Support a Rebalance of U.S. Foreign Policy toward Asia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

A major report released today indicates six in ten Americans (60%) support the U.S. government’s plans to rebalance diplomatic and military resources toward Asia. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-survey-shows-americans-support-rebalance-us-foreign-policy-toward-asia

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Announces the 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Selected from a pool of highly competitive applicants, the 2020 Emerging Leaders class includes 19 of Chicago’s best and brightest from some of its most prominent organizations https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-announces-2020-class-emerging-leaders

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Announces Opening of New Conference Center | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs announced it has moved to Prudential Plaza and is opening its own state-of-the-art Conference Center from which it will host and stream events worldwide. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-announces-opening-new-conference-center

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Announces the 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders and Celebrates 10 Years of the Program | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs today announced the 2019 class of its Emerging Leaders program, marking the 10-year anniversary of the global leadership program. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-announces-2019-class-emerging-leaders-and-celebrates-10-years

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Receives $1.9 million Grant from Charles Koch Foundation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago announced today that it has received a $1.9 million five-year grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to expand the conversation on U.S. grand strategy in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-receives-19-million-grant-charles-koch

The Council Honors Samuel C. Scott III, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for Global Leadership | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs honors Chicago business leader Samuel C. Scott III and Oscar-winning Pakistani journalist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy with its 2016 Global Leadership Award. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/council-honors-samuel-c-scott-iii-sharmeen-obaid-chinoy-global-leadership

Survey: Americans Steadfast in Support for Global Engagement, Divided on Critical Threats | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Most Americans across political parties are united in support of U.S. global engagement, according to findings of the 2019 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/survey-americans-steadfast-support-global-engagement-divided-critical-threats

Emerging Leaders Class of 2017 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Emerging Leaders Class of 2017 spent one year examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/emerging-6

Leah Zell and Samuel Scott Named Co-Chairs of The Board for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs announced today that Leah Joy Zell and Samuel C. Scott III have been named co-chairs of its board of directors. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/leah-zell-and-samuel-scott-named-co-chairs-board-chicago-council-global-affairs

Commander Michele Lowe Joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs as U.S. Navy Federal Executive Fellow | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is proud to announce that Commander Michele Lowe has joined the Council as our fourth U.S. Navy Federal Executive Fellow. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/commander-michele-lowe-joins-chicago-council-global-affairs-us-navy-federal-executive-fellow

Glenn Tilton Named Executive Vice Chairman of the Board for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs that Glenn F. Tilton has been named executive vice chairman of its board of directors. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/glenn-tilton-named-executive-vice-chairman-board-chicago-council-global-affairs

Distinguished Fellow Michael H. Moskow Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by Government of Japan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will bestow the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Mr. Moskow on Thursday, May 23, 2019. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/distinguished-fellow-michael-h-moskow-awarded-order-rising-sun-gold-and-silver

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs. https://globalaffairs.org/

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

March 8, 2024

Trump vs. Biden, Germany's Leaked Audio, Gaza Cease-fire Talks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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James Harding, Matt Kaminski, and Anna Sauerbrey join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

March 1, 2024

2 Years In: The Russia-Ukraine War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Anton La Guardia, Catherine Philp, and Yaroslav Trofimov join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

February 23, 2024

Navalny's Death, Israel Strikes Rafah, Concerns in Munich | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Deborah Amos, Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Special Representative Penny Pritzker Reflects on Ukraine's Economic Recovery | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Penny Pritzker joins Ivo Daalder for a conversation on international support for Ukraine.

February 9, 2024

Ukrainian Leadership Shake-Up, Blinken in the Middle East, Northern Ireland’s First Minister | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Laura Barrón-López, Catherine Philp, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

February 2, 2024

Jordan Drone Strike, US-China Relations, Farmer Protests in Europe | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Ravi Agrawal, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

January 26, 2024

Germany's Far Right Protests, Netanyahu Criticism, North Korea's Unification Renege | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Stefan Kornelius, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece's Economic Comeback | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Join Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for a conversation on Greece’s remarkable success in rebounding its economy and the challenges that lie ahead for the nation.