Institute of Politics

A rare opportunity to hear from recently returned Ambassador to Hungary and IOP Pritzker Fellow David Pressman, in conversation with IOP founding director David Axelrod and George Packer, staff writer at The Atlantic known for his writing on foreign policy. If you have any questions about[...]

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share conversation with UC students via the IOP to discuss all things Canada, trade, the future of progressive politics and Canadian/American relations. Bring your questions for the former[...]

Presented by the International Policy Program. In recent months, movements against corruption, led by Gen-Z, have sparked political change across Southeast Asia. In Nepal, a movement that began on a Discord server ended in the toppling of the government only 48 hours later. Yet, protest organizers[...]

Chicagoland’s Regional Transit Authority currently faces a $700M deficit. If left unresolved, we will see major cuts to our transportation services. Join Chicago Style and State Senator Ram Villivalam as we unpack potential solutions to the budget crisis and consequences for Chicagoans. Moderated[...]

Election nerds (and New Yorkers and Californians) unite: A post special election analysis looking at the New York City mayoral race, various governors contests and the crucial battle over redistricting in California. We’ll dive into winners, losers and what – if anything – these races presage for[...]

China has become a technological superpower, with profound economic and security implications for the globe. Its industrial policy has boosted its A.I. infrastructure and hardware – like high-capacity servers and semiconductors – and helped to increase its stock of electric vehicles, batteries and[...]

A veteran’s day conversation with Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, whose remarkable rise to Congress after 23 years in the Army Reserves – and the loss of both of her legs in a helicopter attack while serving in Iraq – has led her to his consequential moment for our state and nation. Outside of[...]

In an increasingly polarized world, conversations about critical issues are getting more difficult to navigate and understand. With the next COP30 coming up in Brazil in late November, what climate issues and policies will be at the forefront of the discussion? This year's summit marks the halfway[...]

Bridging Innovation and Trust: A Conversation with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez A conversation with Dr. Susan Monarez, the first Senate-confirmed Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention whose tenure was cut short earlier this year. Drawing on her decades of[...]