The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs.| globalaffairs.org
Experts and thought leaders joined us to discuss global issues shaping the 2024 election, including trade, immigration, and the Middle East conflict.| globalaffairs.org
In 2022, there were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories. As of June 2023, there were over 30,000 troops stationed in the Middle East alone, before America expanded its military presence following Hamas' attack on Israel in October.| globalaffairs.org