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Look to Cities, Not Nation-States, to Solve Our Biggest Challenges

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World Economic Forum
Robert Muggah

The world in 2020 is looking more turbulent and uncertain than ever. Powerful economic, demographic and technological forces are rewiring international politics.

Los Angeles Basin as seen from Mount Wilson at dawn, Dec 12, 2002 Global Cities

How Long Is Putin Planning to Stay in Power in Russia?

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#AskIvo

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder looks at why Putin's move to extend his political power should have caught no one by surprise.

Putin sits at a desk.
Reuters
Global Politics

America First vs. Spider-Man — A Debate on Supporting Pro-Democracy Protests

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Rochelle Terman and Paul Poast join Deep Dish to debate the two competing options for prodemocracy movements - "America first" and "Spider-Man."

Police officers escort man dressed as Spiderman away after he installed banner in front of big screen in central Hong Kong.
Reuters
Global Politics

After Stirring up the Middle East, Trump Now Wants NATO's Help? That's Rich.

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Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

President Donald Trump has come up with a new solution for the Middle East, “I think that NATO should be expanded, and we should include the Middle East."

President Trump Delivers Remarks on Iran
The White House
Defense and Security

Strange Bedfellows — Anti-Immigrant Conservatives and Environmentalists Join Forces in Europe

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Experts discuss the odd pairing of Austria's conservatives and climate activists and the lessons for the larger realignment of left-right politics in Europe.

Head of Austria's Green Party Werner Kogler and Head of Peoples Party (OeVP) Sebastian Kurz shake hands after delivering a statement, as they start their negotiations for a coalition government in Vienna, Austria
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Migration

Taiwan's 2020 Elections and the American Public

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Running Numbers by Brendan Helm

The US will be keeping a close eye on the outcome of Taiwan’s upcoming general election, but Americans don't accord the same importance to Taiwan as does the government.

President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Chen Chien-jen attend the 2016 inauguration. Public Opinion

Daalder on CNN Newsroom

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CNN
Ivo H. Daalder

Council president Ivo Daalder talks about the need for diplomacy amid the changing political situation in Iraq, President Trump's demand for more NATO involvement in the region, and the next steps for the US-Iran relationship.

People gathering at the funeral of Qasem Soleimani. Defense and Security

Iran's Retaliation Against the US Is Not One and Done

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

In retaliation for the killing of Iranian commander Soleimani, Iran fired a dozen missiles on two US bases in Iraq. Kelly Magsamen argues killing Soleimani may have been Trump’s most consequential foreign policy decision.

A protest against the assassination of Qasem Soleimani in Tehran
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Defense and Security

Now Iraq's Parliament Votes to Expel US Forces. Why?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Former political adviser to the commanding general of US forces in Iraq Emma Sky joins  Deep Dish  to explain why US-Iraq relations have deteriorated so abruptly and what it means for Iran and ISIS.

Members of the Iraqi parliament are seen at the parliament in Baghdad
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Defense and Security

War Averted (for Now), Trump Should Overhaul Iran Strategy

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Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

Iran’s missile attack on two U.S. air bases in Iraq was the latest step bringing the United States and Iran to the brink of war. Yet, President Donald Trump decided to back away from further military confrontation.

Funeral of Qasem Soleimani, Tehran, Iran on 6 January 2020. Defense and Security