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Upcoming Events

New Cold Wars: A Conversation with David Sanger

Hybrid EVENT

Join us for a conversation with award-winning journalist David Sanger on his new book, "New Cold Wars," and the struggle between the US, Russia, and China for global influence.

Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Xi Jinping in the Kremlin on May 8, 2015.
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Apr
24

Past Events

South Africa's Global Influence: A Conversation with Naledi Pandor

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us for a conversation on South Africa’s foreign policy, its role as an advocate for the nations of the Global South, and its vision for the international order.

Naledi Pandor smiles during a press briefing on October 22, 2023.
Vahid Salemi / AP

Special Representative Penny Pritzker Reflects on Ukraine's Economic Recovery

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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.

Penny Pritzker speaks onstage at the Chicago Council.

Commentary & Analysis

Moscow Terror Attack, Growing Biden-Netanyahu Tensions

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Matt Kaminski, Catherine Philp, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Girl lays flowers at Crocus City Hall in Russia
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Global Politics

From Sudan to Gaza—A Special Conversation with David Miliband

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

David Miliband joins the Council’s Ivo Daalder for a special episode of World Review.

David Miliband speaking at the EU
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Global Politics

Research

Taiwan's Security Future: How Domestic Politics Impact Taipei’s Defense

RESEARCH
Report by Ethan Kessler

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

A voter holds a Taiwan flag as he waits for the start of a campaign rally
AP Photos
Defense and Security

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
AP Photos
Global Cities

Experts

Daniel W. Drezner 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Council expert Daniel W. Drezner