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We're Unprepared to Handle a Congressional COVID Crisis

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The Hill
Matthew Abbott

While the 25th Amendment to the Constitution deals with the transfer of power in the event of the president’s incapacitation, no such mechanism exists for members of Congress.

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The Empty Throne Grows Dusty as America Sidelines Itself on the International Stage

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America Trends Podcast
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder, who served as U.S. Ambassador to NATO under President Obama and co-author of ‘The Empty Throne’, joins us to discuss whether America can re-claim the mantle of the world’s most indispensable nation.

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Working Together to Tackle Food Insecurity in Tanzania and Ghana

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

Through selective breeding of African indigenous chickens to improve small scale poultry production, we can tackle food insecurity in Tanzania and Ghana.

Team members at Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Genomics to Improve Poultry
UC Davis
Food and Agriculture

World Review: Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19, James A. Baker III, Xinjiang

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ivo Daalder talked with leading journalists to get their perspectives on the week's global headlines.

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US Dept. of State
Global Health

The Best Medicine for a COVID-19 Economy? More Education and Training

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The Hill
John Austin

In many of the new and growing jobs, higher skill requirements can best be met by providing workers with more extensive and affordable post-secondary education opportunities.

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Eric Wilson on US Presidential Campaign Changes

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Wait Just a Minute

Eric Wilson, former digital director for the 2016 Marco Rubio campaign, takes a minute to explain what future campaigns can take away from the 2020 election.

Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Could Drag in Russia and Turkey

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

The New York Times’ Andrew Kramer and Chatham House’s Laurence Broers join Deep Dish to examine the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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Global Politics

African Voices

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Global Food for Thought by Roger Thurow

Council expert Roger Thurow explains how most African countries don’t have the resources to provide aid to their own citizens.

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Converging Flu Season and Pandemic Concerns Northern Publics

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

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Global Health

Five Deep Dish Episodes to Explain the World Right Now

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Global Insight by Brian Hanson

Deep Dish host Brian Hanson shares five recent episodes that help explain what’s happening in our world today and why these issues are so important.

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Davide Cantelli
US Foreign Policy