The Global Stakes of America's Midterms

The 2026 midterm elections will be a consequential moment for American politics, with potential implications far beyond the country's borders. As voters prepare to elect members of Congress, the results could alter the political landscape in Washington, DC, and influence the direction and priorities of US foreign policy. In this virtual program, Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri leads a candid discussion with Council Senior Nonresident Fellow for European Security and Politics Armida van Rij, Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow for China Evan Medeiros, and Council Vice President of Research for Security and Defense Ariane Tabatabai. -------------------------------------- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs empowers more people to help shape our global future. This program is designed to inspire insightful, active, and civil discussions among live stream viewers. Before submitting your question via https://ccga.live/, please review our terms of use: https://globalaffairs.org/events/guidelines-qa View all videos and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@globalaffairsorg Support the Council: https://globalaffairs.org/support-council Get email updates: https://globalaffairs.org/newsletter-sign Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoCouncil Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAffairs.org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalaffairscouncil/