Chicago Council on Global Affairs
| Formation | February 20, 1922 |
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| Purpose | To increase knowledge of and engagement in global affairs through events and engagement experiences, leadership development programs, public opinion surveys, and research and analysis |
| Headquarters | Prudential Plaza, 130 E. Randolph St. Suite 1650, Chicago, Illinois, US 60601 |
| Methods | Nonpartisan policy research and analysis on American public opinion on US foreign policy, global agricultural development and food security, US diplomacy, security and defense, and the global economy; briefing policymakers and influencers to shape policy discussions and debates; leadership training and development for mid-career professionals with global leadership potential; public events and education, and the development and distribution of digital content |
President & CEO | Leslie Vinjamuri |
| Revenue | $10,472,539 (2024) |
| Expenses | $12,079,498 (2024) |
| Website | globalaffairs |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an American think tank and public engagement nonprofit organization focused on global affairs located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1922 as the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, it is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a stated mission of "increasing knowledge of and engagement in global affairs through events and engagement experiences, leadership development programs, public opinion surveys, and research and analysis."
The Council has hosted numerous presidents prime ministers, and secretaries of state since its founding
The Council is home to the Lester Crown Center on US Foreign Policy. Since 1974, the Council has polled the American public to understand their views on US global engagement. The Chicago Council Survey focuses on American public opinions of foreign policy issues, highlighting trends and shifts in thinking over time.
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri was named president and CEO of the Council in 2025.