March 10, 2025
On March 10, the Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC) met with Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison to discuss key issues affecting the Jewish community, including combating antisemitism, strengthening interfaith relations, and supporting Israel. The meeting highlighted the importance of legislative efforts to promote inclusivity and security for all communities. Senator Morrison expressed her commitment to working collaboratively to foster a more tolerant society.
AJC Chicago and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) co-hosted a compelling event featuring author Steven Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a Foreign Policy columnist, about America’s presence in the Middle East. Drawing from his latest book, The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East, Cook provided in-depth analysis of the evolving role of the United States in the region. The discussion went into the challenges to American influence, the historical lessons learned from past interventions, and the shifting dynamics shaping future U.S. engagement with key Middle Eastern nations. Attendees gained valuable insights into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
