October 5, 2020
United StatesCharles A. Kupchan discusses his new book, Isolationism: A History of America’s Efforts to Shield Itself From the World. From the founding era until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United St…
October 22, 2020
Wars and ConflictHistorian and author Margaret MacMillan discusses her new book War: How Conflict Shaped Us, including the evolution and intricacies of warfare as well as how war has influenced humanity and society o…
October 19, 2020
DemocracyPanelists discuss U.S. democracy, including current challenges, possible reforms, and lessons learned from other democracies.
November 6, 2019
EconomicsCharles Evans discusses the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's role in the U.S. economy and policies for economic growth. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the worl…
September 15, 2020
For the first time in recorded history, bacteria, viruses, and other infectious agents do not cause the majority of deaths or disabilities in any region of the world. However, humankind's progress ag…
September 10, 2020
Heads of State and GovernmentRobert Zoellick and the historian Michael Beschloss discuss Ambassador Zoellick’s new book America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, as well as his distinguished career in…
November 8, 2016
United StatesCharles Evans discusses U.S. economic performance since the 2008 recession, long-term implications for monetary policy, and Federal Reserve strategies for growth.
July 8, 2020
Please join our speakers for a discussion about the Insurrection Act of 1807, the legalities surrounding use of the Act, the history of civil-military relations in the United States, and the role of …
June 25, 2020
Social IssuesThe Trump administration has expanded immigration restrictions to suspend until the end of 2020 the issuance of most visas for foreign workers, including those for high-skilled employees and for intr…
June 23, 2020
Please join Alice Hill for a discussion on climate change and national security, including an assessment of the growing threats to U.S. national security from climate fueled extreme weather events an…
