Council of Councils
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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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June 13, 2019
United States
A Conversation With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
ZAKARIA: Thank you, David. You know, David is an extraordinary chairman of the Council and a multitalented person. He is a very distinguished financier, built this extraordinary business, and he’s al…
April 23, 2024
Climate Change
Special Event: Dinner of Extinction—A Taste of Climate Action
The “Dinner of Extinction” will address the dangers the world faces due to climate change and rapidly deteriorating ecosystems. Sam Kass, former White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutriti…
April 11, 2024
Climate Change
Screening and Discussion of PBS Series "Changing Planet: Coral Special"
The PBS series Changing Planet embarks on its third year of this seven-year project examining the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. The “Coral Special” episode takes us to the Ma…
September 6, 2023
Saudi Arabia
Young Professionals Briefing Series: Investing in the Game: Is it Sportswashing?
Panelists discuss the unprecedented investment in international sports by Gulf nations, the phenomenon of “sportswashing” in the region, and the political, economic, and human rights implications of …
March 24, 2022
Ukraine
Ukrainian Refugees Fleeing West
Our panelists discuss the growing Ukrainian refugee crisis, the situation on the ground in Poland and other neighboring countries where over three million Ukrainians have fled, and what is to be expe…
December 9, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
On-the-Ground Views of the Ebola Crisis in Liberia and Sierra Leone
Nancy A. Aossey, Laurie Garrett, and David Nabarro, join Richard E. Besser to discuss the panelists' recent trips to West African Ebola-treatment units and the international response to the crisis.
