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Past Events

Solving Local Problems to Maintain US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2021 presents a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues.

Composite photo of Emerging Leaders Class of 2021 Headshots

YP Stories from 2020

PAST EVENT
Cocktails and Conversation

Young professional members share the way they experienced 2020 at the first Cocktails & Conversations event of the new year.

Members of the Council YP Network at a Zoom event.

Commentary & Analysis

Balancing Religious Diversity and National Identity in France

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

Newly named French Education Minister Gabriel Attal
AP PHOTOS
Human Rights

The Oppenheimer Effect: Reigniting Nuclear Awareness

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Matt Damon, from left, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere for the film 'Oppenheimer'.
AP Photos
Defense and Security

Research

Cities at the Intersection: Climate, Culture, and Migration

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

Local leadership plays a critical role in responding to climate threats and addressing the challenges associated with migration, the report's authors find.

Reuters
Global Cities

Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship: Africa to Chicago

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Nicole Robinson

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

 A group of youth attend a training on welding at the technical school in Mellit, North Darfur.
Albert Gonzalez Farran
Culture