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World Review: Biden in the Middle East, Britain's Next Leader, Sri Lanka's Collapse

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ravi Agrawal, Bianna Golodryga, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Biden bumps fists with Israeli leaders on the tarmac in the Middle East.
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Global Politics

Abe's Greatest Success Might Have Been Navigating the Trump Years

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

In spite of Trump, Shinzo Abe was still able to strengthen US-Japan relations during his time as Prime Minister.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walk together at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on November 6, 2017.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Chicago’s First Citywide Plan in Half a Century Seeks to Address Structural Inequality

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WBEZ
Natalie Moore

"The city of Chicago is releasing a new citywide plan to shape the future with an emphasis on equity," writes Longworth Media Fellow Natalie Moore.

train line labels on a staircase; unsplash Global Cities

A CAATSA Waiver for India: What's Really at Stake

In the News
The Diplomat
Chet Lee

If the U.S. wants to counter China’s military expansion, it cannot afford to jeopardize security ties with India.

The Scorpene submarine Vagsheer in Mumbai, India.
Reuters
Defense and Security

Engagement With China Has Not Failed

In the News
The National Interest
Paul Heer

Paul Heer argues that US engagement with China has not failed - it just has not succeeded yet, and is still worth trying.

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Lessons from Normandy: War Is a Tool of Last Resort

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

After a visit to Normandy, Elizabeth Shackleford ponders what lessons of war the Greatest Generation can teach us.

A grave at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer.
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Defense and Security

Pariah or Partner: The Shifting US-Saudi Arabia Relationship

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Will Biden shift Saudi Arabia from a “pariah” to a partner – should he? Experts Martin Indyk and Sarah Leah Whitson join Deep Dish to discuss.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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US Foreign Policy

National Convening to Inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

In the News
BPC, Tufts University
Dan Glickman

BPC and Tufts University bring together multisector stakeholders for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing food and nutrition in the U.S.

Dan Glickman provides opening remarks at the National Convening on July 14, 9 a.m. ET, to inform the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
BPC, Tufts University
Food and Agriculture

The Value of Food Diplomacy: How to Encourage Nations to Act

In the News
Pepsico Foundation
Ertharin Cousin

“We don’t have the luxury of just solving putting food in people’s hands if we want to create sustainable, durable solutions,” said Ertharin Cousin.

The crest of Ukraine is shown in a pile of grain (unsplash). Food and Agriculture

Peloton Focuses on Where the Money Is: Subscriptions

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NPR's Marketplace
John Austin

With Peloton outsourcing production of its bikes and treadmills, John Austin explains the advantages of the move.

A Peloton stationary bike sits on display.
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Global Economy