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 @londonvinjamuri unpacks what is at stake as France hosts the group's 2026 summit. bit.ly/4vMAPDn

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 @RichardMNephew, 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: globalaffairs.org/events/ins…

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: bit.ly/3Q4yUej

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: bit.ly/4eqKOr8

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: bit.ly/4utxBDO

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, the Council's Ariane Tabatabai writes. "If the United States continues to conduct operations in multiple theaters across the globe, it will find itself stretched thin." Read the full analysis ⤵️ globalaffairs.org/commentary…

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: bit.ly/3Ptl195 #250GlobalForum #US250 #AmericaAt250

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 @jblaredo, Nanos Research Founder @niknanos, Council Managing Director and Chair of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy @RoguePollster, and Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow of Latin America and the Global Economy @JulianVenturaV 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: bit.ly/4vIUhRB

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off at a moment of geopolitical strain. Council Senior Nonresident Fellow @CooleyOnEurasia joins @ucdpolitics' @AlexDukalskis to break down what to watch for beyond the pitch. Read the full Council Q&A ➡️ bit.ly/43p3B0U

The recent strikes between Israel and Iran could complicate US efforts to negotiate a deal with Tehran, Council President and CEO @londonvinjamuri tells @CNN. "This sort of escalatory violence, if there's a return to that, it gets that much more difficult." Watch the full conversation ⤵️

With trade, Taiwan, AI, and the war in Iran all on the table, what did the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing accomplish, and what was left unresolved? Council experts Raymond Kuo, Evan Medeiros, and Leslie Vinjamuri joined a live audience to examine what China's long-term trajectory means for American power and global stability. Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/4u9nLaP

"The current Ebola outbreak demonstrates the difficulty of containing a deadly virus in the absence of a coordinated global health response," Council Senior Nonresident Fellow @busbyj2 writes. "It is unclear if the WHO and broader international community can successfully tackle this Ebola crisis without significant financing, expertise, and leadership from the United States." More analysis: bit.ly/3Sn0DYc

“I can’t tell you what kind of order is going to emerge … but what I can tell you is that the US and China will be at the center of it,” Evan Medeiros, Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on China, shared onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center last night. Medeiros joined the Council’s Marshall M. Bouton Senior Fellow for Asia Studies Raymond Kuo and Council President and CEO @londonvinjamuri for a conversation analyzing last month’s Trump-Xi summit and how the US-China relationship will shape the next global order. Watch their full conversation: bit.ly/4u9nLaP

Raymond Kuo, Evan Medeiros, and Leslie Vinjamuri unpack the Trump-Xi summit and what it means for the US-China relationship in the years ahead. x.com/i/broadcasts/1kJzDDQeY…

The United States and China dominate the conversation about global power, but they aren't the whole story. "I truly think a new order is gradually being born, one that is much more pluralist, many more coalitions, a weird mix of formal and informal groupings, lots of nonstate actors, but probably greater problem-solving capacity than the UN system has shown," @NewAmerica CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter tells Council President and CEO @londonvinjamuri on Deep Dish. Listen to this week's episode for more on why middle powers may play a bigger role in shaping what comes next. bit.ly/4e345yl

While most Republicans echo US President Donald Trump's view that immigration negatively impacts the United States, a new Chicago Council-@Ipsos survey finds a majority of Americans feel differently. Six in 10 overall say immigration has a positive impact on American culture, the national economy, their local economy, and their community, and roughly two-thirds believe undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the country. Explore more data: bit.ly/4uMDlcJ

The choices this generation of global leaders make will be more consequential than ever. At the America at 250 Global Forum, the defining questions of our time—questions of democracy, human rights, immigration, global trade and economic disruption, technology and AI, global power, and the future of the international order—will be shaped. June 18 in Chicago. Join us: bit.ly/3Ptl195 #250GlobalForum #US250 #AmericaAt250

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Rosenblum as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on Nuclear and Biological Defense. An expert in the national security and defense field for 35 years, Rosenblum will join the Council’s roster of esteemed experts in contributing to the Council’s thought leadership, convening, and research efforts. “I am delighted to join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ distinguished community and contribute to its important mission,” Rosenblum said. “Having spent decades navigating complex global threats, I know that addressing the current geopolitical landscape takes deep, collaborative dialogue. I look forward to contributing to the Council’s thoughtful, nonpartisan conversations as we move forward.” Read more: globalaffairs.org/security-a…