Chicago Council on Global Affairs 39d ago

For 155 years, the American civil service has ensured continuity in government through a professional corps of diplomats, analysts, and administrators who put policy into action and carry institutional knowledge from one administration to the next. Created to replace the spoils system, the merit-based civil service has been the backbone of effective government and credible diplomacy. Yet recent reforms have revived an enduring question of how to preserve the value of expertise while ensuring democratic accountability in government. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Francis Fukuyama and Leslie Vinjamuri examine the civil service, democratic governance, and the future of American diplomacy. This program is presented by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago. -------------------------------------- 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/