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Ukraine and the Future of Warfare
A Russian soldier launches a drone during a joint Serbian-Russian military training exercise "Slavic Brotherhood" in the town of Kovin, near Belgrade, Serbia November 7, 2016. REUTERS/Marko Djurica A Russian soldier launches a drone during a joint Serbian-Russian military training exercise "Slavic Brotherhood" in the town of Kovin, near Belgrade, Serbia November 7, 2016. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
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A panel of military experts discusses what the war in Ukraine reveals about the future of armed conflict.
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US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Tackling the Global Food Security Crisis
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Bridging the Political Divide on Climate
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Against a backdrop of Russian and Chinese flags, Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of a joint press briefing in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
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Russia, China, and the Battle for Global Dominance

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Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, Kishore Mahbubani, and Ivo Daalder discuss the new geopolitical order emerging from Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power.

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NATO's Nordic Expansion
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin meet in Stockholm on April 13, 2022. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin meet in Stockholm on April 13, 2022.
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Experts discuss why Finland and Sweden, both longstanding neutral nations, moved towards NATO membership following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev
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Emma Belcher on Russia's Nuclear Threat
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World Review

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Gorbachev's Legacy, Russian Visas, and Liz Truss
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Caroline de Gruyter, Gideon Rachman, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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Six Months of War in Ukraine, Global Droughts, Finnish Partygate
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Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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World Review: Afghanistan One Year On, Attacks on Ukraine Power Plant, Iran Deal
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Steve Erlanger, Bobby Ghosh, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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World Review: Fallout from Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and Elections in Kenya
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Emily Feng, Nirmal Ghosh, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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Adapting Cities for a Changing Climate
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A panel of experts explores how technology can help cities create a more equitable and resilient future.
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Ukraine and Cities on the Frontlines
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China's Rise and Reach: The Belt and Road City
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Global Food And Agriculture

Ertharin Cousin, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, and Darci Vetter on stage at the Council
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How Tariffs and Trade Policy Affect the Global Food System
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Darci Vetter, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, and Ertharin Cousin analyze how new tariffs and trade policies could impact food security in the long term.

A boy shows freshly plucked chillies from his field on the outskirts of Prayagraj, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on November 21, 2021.
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Roger Thurow on Nourishing and Preserving the Planet
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Senior Fellow Roger Thurow joins members of the Council community for a discussion on his upcoming book, international farming stories, and more.

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Bridging the Gap between Farmers and Consumers: A Sustainable Food Seal
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A "sustainable food seal" is critical to move consumer markets on sustainability.

An assortment of food is laid out on a table, seen from a bird's eye view. Food includes eggs, cheese, peas, broccoli, and fish.
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Conference on Agriculture for Health
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Influential thought leaders lay critical groundwork for better aligning agriculture and food systems.

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Martin Indyk on US Middle East Policy
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What role should the United States play in the Middle East after leaving Afghanistan?
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Daniel Baer on Russia's Declining Power
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Elizabeth Shackelford on Afghanistan
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