Chicago Council on Global Affairs

06/12/2026

Can the G7 maintain its relevance in the face of global power shifts, a disruptive US leader that is philosophically opposed to multilateralism, and rapid technological change?

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri unpacks what is at stake as France hosts the group's 2026 summit.

Despite geopolitical turmoil, France is using the G7 to ensure Europe remains relevant as the United States and China pursue further bilateral diplomacy.

06/12/2026

For decades, Iranians have lived under a repressive government—now they find themselves caught between that regime and a military conflict reshaping their country and the broader region. What does that mean for ordinary Iranians and for the prospects of political change in a country where the relationship between the people and their government was already deeply fraught? How do the choices the United States makes now shape what Iran looks like when the fighting stops? And what might US policy toward Iran look like the day after the war?

On July 1, join former Deputy Special Envoy for Iran Richard Nephew, former Assistant Secretary of State of Democracy, Human Rights, Labor Dafna Rand, and Council Vice President of Research on Security and Defense and Senior Fellow for the Middle East Ariane Tabatabai for a discussion on the human dimensions of the Iran conflict and what comes next.

Register today: https://globalaffairs.org/events/inside-iran-how-war-may-shape-countrys-political-future?utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=events&utm_medium=social

06/12/2026

Interested in the Council's Emerging Leaders Program? Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to join a virtual information session to learn more about the program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

Register to attend on Monday, June 15: https://bit.ly/43WPnEq

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

06/11/2026

China is trying to position itself as "part great power, part developing country." How does the world see China?

Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Evan Medeiros unpacks Beijing's shifting global role.

Read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/4vJt7Ke

06/11/2026

With the G7 summit days away, China, critical minerals, trade imbalances, and supply chains are all high on the agenda.

When it comes to critical minerals, “we think that the G7 is uniquely positioned to bring that sort of strategic coherence and coordination on the supply side," said Mathieu Duchâtel, Director of International Studies at Institute Montaigne.

This week on the Deep Dish podcast, Duchâtel and Council President & CEO Leslie Vinjamuri break down what to expect from this highly-anticipated summit in Evian. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4affDOf

06/11/2026

From Venezuela to the Middle East, the Trump administration has not hesitated to use force. But even the world’s most powerful military has its limits, writes Council Vice President of Research on Security and Defense Ariane Tabatabai. "If the United States continues to conduct operations in multiple theaters across the globe, it will find itself stretched thin."

Read the full analysis ⤵️

From Venezuela to the Middle East, the Trump administration has not hesitated to use force. But even the world’s most powerful military has its limits.

06/11/2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup—cohosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—is set to be the largest yet. What do North American publics expect from the event?

New polling by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Ipsos US, and Buendía y Márquez offers a look at American and Mexican perspectives 📊➡️ https://bit.ly/4egJyGD

06/11/2026

One week from today, the Council's America at 250 Global Forum will bring together high-level policymakers, world-class scholars and experts, business leaders, and influential thought leaders to examine the forces shaping America's future and the future of the international order.

Attend in Chicago or join the live stream from anywhere. Register today: https://bit.ly/48PRPzH

06/10/2026

As the United States, Mexico, and Canada prepare for the upcoming review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), North America faces a period of political and economic uncertainty. Against this backdrop, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will release new public opinion data on North Americans’ views of regional cooperation and the future of economic integration within the continent.

On June 30, join Buendía & Laerdo Director Jorge Buendía, Nanos Research Founder Nik Nanos, Council Managing Director and Chair of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Dina Smeltz, and Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow of Latin America and the Global Economy Julián Ventura for a virtual program as they discuss the survey’s findings and what the data reveal about the future of the USMCA and the North American partnership.

Register to watch today: https://bit.ly/4xaXDy6

06/09/2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off at a moment of geopolitical strain.

Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Alexander Cooley joins University College Dublin's Alex Dukalskis to break down what to watch for beyond the pitch.

Read the full Council Q&A ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ggqDhM