As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will explore the historical arc of the nation's understanding of itself and its global role. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wYtIq

Season's greetings. As we reflect on the past twelve months, we are filled with gratitude for your support and the vibrant spirit you bring to our community. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season.

With the holiday shopping season underway, the US public’s appetite for tariffs may be waning: Council data show nearly half of Americans (46%, up from 31% in 2024) now say US trade policy should have no restrictions to allow for the most choices and lowest prices. More findings ➡️ brnw.ch/21wYrxg

My new piece for the @global-affairs.bsky.social reflecting on where we are 250 years in to the American experiment and what lies ahead. globalaffairs.org/commentary/a...

Pleased to contribute to @global-affairs.bsky.social series reflecting on the US at 250. I wrote about the US & Europe's unshared futures, & ask whether their future will be based on democracy, human rights & rule of law - or on the nativism the US seeks to export globalaffairs.org/commentary/a...

Last week, @ambpressman.bsky.social and Suzanne Nossel joined the Council to unpack the democratic backsliding of Hungary, why Viktor Orbán’s tactics have been so successful, and what it means for Western unity. Watch their full conversation here: brnw.ch/21wYpaF

“Architecture is the most public art form . . . We live it. It is what shapes our lives,” Sarah Herda shared with Young Professional members last week in a conversation with Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido and Matthew Messner about the civic and social opportunities behind architecture and much more.

How can we sustain trust and counter disinformation in a changing digital world? Join Ellen McCarthy, Suzanne Nossel, James Warren, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social in a partner event with @buffett.northwestern.edu and the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America on 1/22. brnw.ch/21wYdoS

Looking forward to joining @global-affairs.bsky.social for this discussion on illiberalism.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is hiring for the Marshall M. Bouton Fellow for Asia Studies. Learn more about this two-year fellowship opportunity and apply at this link: brnw.ch/21wYbnu

Introducing the Emerging Leaders Class of 2026! These 23 outstanding leaders from across Chicago will step out of their day-to-day work to engage deeply with global issues that affect our local landscape. Learn more about the new class on our website: brnw.ch/21wY3ng

We are thrilled to welcome The Right Honourable Lord Jim O’Neill as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on the Global Economy. He will join our roster of esteemed experts in contributing to the Council’s thought leadership, convening, and research efforts. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wY1ir

Every conversation, every connection, every idea helps shape the world we live in. This #GivingTuesday, support the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and help us bring thinkers and doers together to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Donate today: brnw.ch/21wY17g

"In reshaping its approach to asylum and refugee resettlement, the United States is signaling a departure from the principles it once championed and risking erosion of international norms," argues Nonresident Senior Fellow @jslocum.bsky.social. brnw.ch/21wXYMR

As talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue, Americans think both Kyiv and the EU should have a seat at the table. Chicago [email protected] polling finds only 3 percent say just the United States and Russia should decide the terms for peace. More data ➡️ brnw.ch/21wXMRA

As political polarization intensifies within the United States, recent Council polling finds everyday Americans are concerned about democratic erosion. Nearly two-thirds (65%) view weakening US democracy as a critical threat. Learn more 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXIuh

We've teamed up w the @global-affairs.bsky.social again to release 2 years of surveys of Americans' attitudes about the intelligence community (IC). Most Americans think the IC plays an important role. There are however sharper partisan differences on effectiveness. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

Even before Beijing's current feud with Tokyo over Taiwan, the Chinese public expressed frosty feelings toward Japan. Polling by the Council and @cartercenter.bsky.social finds just 18 percent see Japan as a friend to their country. More takeaways 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXGr2

Americans view Taiwan warmly and tend to favor various approaches for supporting Taiwan’s international status. (@ckafura.bsky.social @global-affairs.bsky.social) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251119-top...

Are the US and China already locked into a cold war? Earlier this week, University of Chicago's John Mearsheimer and @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social analyzed that question and more in a dynamic conversation on the US-China relationship. brnw.ch/21wXE4o

As India becomes more of a key player in global affairs, what lies ahead for the global order? Join Observer Research Foundation President Samir Saran and Council President and CEO @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on 12/18 as they discuss India's policy strategy and global implications. brnw.ch/21wXBFm

As the United States and China compete for global influence, recent Chicago Council-Carter Center polling finds the American and Chinese publics see international engagement somewhat differently. More data 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzR3

How might the 2026 USMCA review impact North American economic cooperation? Last week, @natsecheather.bsky.social, Eric Miller, Orlando Pérez Gárate, and @bobbygulotty.bsky.social joined the Council to analyze the future of the continent’s most important trade relationship. brnw.ch/21wXzri

TODAY: The University of Chicago's John Mearsheimer and @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter join @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social for a discussion on great power competition, strategic rivalry, and the evolving US-China relationship. Watch live at 5:30 p.m. CT: 📺➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzlK

Really enjoyed being on @global-affairs.bsky.social Deep Dish podcast this week with @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social and Andrew Oros of @stimsoncenter.bsky.social to discuss the changing demographics of East Asia and what it means for our future. Give it a listen: brnw.ch/21wXt8f

While recent trade tensions between Washington and its neighbors have added uncertainty to the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, new Council-Ipsos polling finds 75 percent of Americans think the USMCA is good for the US economy. brnw.ch/21wXrfg

Here is my piece for what to expect from COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil for @global-affairs.bsky.social. We should have modest expectations given the headwinds and where we are in the process of decarbonization. The real action is in national implementation. globalaffairs.org/commentary/a...

Hungary has become a test case for democratic backsliding. How did Viktor Orbán and his allies seize control of Hungary's free press and democratic institutions? Join @ambpressman.bsky.social and Suzanne Nossel on 12/11 as they examine Hungary's illiberal turn. brnw.ch/21wXqpi

What does it mean for Chicago to be called a climate refuge? @slashklc.bsky.social, Susty Vibes's @dzennypha.bsky.social, Creo's Kobi Weinberg, and mHUB's Elizabeth Andrews joined the Council last week to discuss this question and more. brnw.ch/21wXnfi

As the US continues to impose tariffs on China and India, what are the daily implications for global citizens? Earlier this week, @cfr.org’s Michael Froman and Raghuram Rajan joined @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social to analyze how these shifting dynamics are shaping the economic future. brnw.ch/21wXiC6

"The decision is going to come down to whether it's Congress' responsibility to tax people and to therefore regulate tariffs, or whether the president really does have carte blanche" under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea tells @wbez.org. ⤵️

TODAY: Tune in at 5:30 p.m. CT to hear @slashklc.bsky.social, Susty Vibes's @dzennypha.bsky.social, Creo's Kobi Weinberg, and mHUB's Elizabeth Andrews discuss global lessons in urban climate resilience and Chicago's potential as a climate refuge. 📺⤵️ brnw.ch/21wXgh1

How has Chicago's architecture positioned the city on the global stage? On 12/4, members of the Council's Young Professionals network are invited to join @FGPAtelier, Sarah Herda, and Matthew Messner to discuss the city’s architectural significance. brnw.ch/21wXcz8

US President Donald Trump recently expressed interest in reopening direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un. Is the American public on board, and under what conditions? Explore new Chicago Council survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXcEE

Is the US already locked into a Cold War with China, or can Washington and Beijing find a sustainable equilibrium? Join @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on 11/17 as they explore how US-China competition is reshaping the global order. brnw.ch/21wXapV

Council polling finds 53% of Americans now want to pursue more cooperation with China—up from 40% in 2024. "I think a lot of this has to do with the trade war that's happened in the second Trump administration," @ckafura.bsky.social tells @npr.org. More insights 📻⤵️

"As Americans eulogize soft power, they should push past nostalgia to consider what precisely has been lost," Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Suzanne Nossel writes in her latest for @foreignpolicy.com. Read more ⤵️

As Trump and Xi agree to a US-China trade truce, Chicago Council polling finds a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing, oppose higher tariffs, and oppose cuts to bilateral trade. More survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wX6v1

This week, more than 500 members of our global community gathered in Chicago for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Tanya and Michael Polsky, and Emerging Leaders alumna Regina Cross.

While Republicans remain focused on limiting China’s rise, a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing. (@ckafura.bsky.social @global-affairs.bsky.social) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251029

Ahead of being honored at tonight’s Global Leadership Awards Dinner, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau stopped by the Council yesterday for a special roundtable covering reflections from his time as Canada’s prime minster and discussed the resilience of the North American partnership.

New survey data from @global-affairs.bsky.social: a majority of Americans (53%) now say the United States should undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China, up from 40 percent in 2024. More in the full report: brnw.ch/21wX0bJ

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet this week on the sidelines of the #APEC2025 Summit. The Council's @ckafura.bsky.social unpacks what's likely high on the agenda, from tariffs to soybeans to rare earths. ⤵️

Estonian President Alar Karis joins Council President & CEO @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on the Council stage to discusses Estonia's experience navigating digital transformation and geopolitical pressures in an increasingly complex world. 💻 WATCH: brnw.ch/21wX0e7

On Wednesday, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will honor former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Chicago business and philanthropic leaders Tanya and Michael Polsky, and Council Emerging Leaders alumna Regina Cross at our 2025 Global Leadership Awards Dinner. brnw.ch/21wWYX0

Days after the Chicago Marathon, members of our YP network joined Wesley Korir, George Chiampas and Carey Pinkowski for a night of networking and conversation. "If you want to be a leader, you need connections all over the world," Korir emphasized. "We live in a global village.

Earlier this week, @cooleyoneurasia.bsky.social, @lianafix.bsky.social, @elenalaz.bsky.social, @rachelrizzo.bsky.social, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social discussed how the war in Ukraine has reshaped European geopolitics, global power dynamics, and the future of warfare. brnw.ch/21wWUZB

As the 2026 USMCA review approaches, how will each country's competing priorities shape the renegotiation? Join @natsecheather.bsky.social, Eric Miller, Orlando Pérez Gárate, and @bobbygulotty.bsky.social on 11/13 as they discuss the continent’s most vital trade relationship. brnw.ch/21wWSvD

Amid the Trump admin's everchanging foreign policy, what role do Americans think the US should play in the world? According to the 2025 Chicago Council Survey, the American public has grown slightly more likely to favor an active global role. 📊⬇️ brnw.ch/21wWQip

Global food and agriculture experts gathered in Des Moines yesterday for a strategic working dinner hosted by Distinguished Fellow Catherine Bertini and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social. The evening sparked thoughtful discussion around future Council programming, global food security, and more.