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Renewing American Diplomacy

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America's diplomats are still critical for US foreign policy, but the foreign service must become more flexible to engage the next generation and solve today's problems, our guests argue. What would change look like?

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US Foreign Policy

Was a Responsible Exit Possible in Afghanistan?

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The Council's Elizabeth Shackelford and Virginia Tech's Amanda Demmer explain how lessons from US military evacuations in South Sudan and Vietnam resonate with the current chaos in Afghanistan.

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US Foreign Policy

Globalization's Double-Edged Sword

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While our world is more connected than ever, it's also more competitive and prone to conflict. Guest Mark Leonard explains why stronger links launched the "age of unpeace."

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Counterinsurgency's Failures, from Afghanistan to Vietnam

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Winning hearts and minds doesn't defeat insurgent groups, author Jacqueline Hazelton argues. So why does the United States still rely on counterinsurgency?

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US Foreign Policy

Pakistan's Taliban Gamble

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Pakistan's military leaders lauded the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan this week. But will Pakistan's domestic threats—from a shaky economy to a rise in domestic terrorism—threaten the country's stability as a result of new leadership next door?

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Global Politics

Cryptocurrencies, Geopolitics, & the Future of Money

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Bitcoin is just a small part of the global conversation around cryptocurrencies. Will they shake up the economy—and geopolitics—as much as advertised?

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Global Economy

Who Benefits from US-China Competition in Africa?

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Some say China's Belt and Road Initiative is a solution to help African countries build modern economies, while others call it "debt trap diplomacy." Who's right and how can—or should—the United States compete?

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US Foreign Policy

Giving Congress Its War Powers Back

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Oona A. Hathaway joins  Deep Dish  to lay out a step-by-step plan for Congress to revive its war powers.

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Defense and Security

Leaderless, Haiti Braces for Political Transition

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The Caribbean nation is no stranger to chaos, devastation, or interference from outside its borders. After a presidential assassination, what does the future hold?

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Global Politics

Ten Years Later, What Went Wrong in South Sudan

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A decade ago this week, South Sudan declared independence. But the hope and optimism of statehood quickly evaporated—just like international attention and support.

Hunger in South Sudan
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Global Politics