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Can O'Brien Succeed as National Security Advisor?

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Foreign Policy
Ivo H. Daalder

After firing his first three national security advisors, President Donald Trump has just named a fourth, the most any president has had in his first term. Will Robert O'Brien be any more successful than the previous three?

Donald Trump and Robert O'Brien
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Defense and Security

Has Economic Globalization Helped Great Lakes Cities?

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Economic globalization has revitalized many once struggling cities (think New York, Singapore, Shanghai, and London) and created or re-created metropolises like Doha, Dublin, and Frankfurt. 

View of the Detroit skyline from Ontario.
Mike Boening
Global Cities

Northern Ireland Remains Staunchly Divided Over Its Future

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Running Numbers by Jack Benjamin

The ramifications of Brexit are unfolding in Northern Ireland. As a result, historical, political, and religious divides are increasingly felt in debates over the future of the country's border.

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American Foreign Policy in the 2020 Election

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

James M. Lindsay of the Council on Foreign Relations joins the Council's Dina Smeltz to discuss the findings of the newly released 2019 Chicago Council Survey on how Americans view US foreign policy.

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris debate as Senator Bernie Sanders listens
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Public Opinion

The Australia-US Alliance in a Pacific Century

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Dr. Michael Fullilove, executive director of the Lowy Institute in Sydney, joins Deep Dish to delve into the important but often-overlooked relationship between the US and Australia.

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Global Politics

Plurality of Brits Do Not Support Suspension of Parliament, but Age and Party Divides Remain

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Running Numbers by Jack Benjamin

After three years of negotiations, the United Kingdom remains divided on how to tackle Brexit.

Aerial view of the UK houses parliament and the river Thames
Paul Silvan
Global Politics

Ahead of Israeli Elections, Netanyahu Doubles Down on Foreign Policy

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Seth J. Frantzman, the Jerusalem Post's Middle East affairs analyst, and Council fellow Cécile Shea join Deep Dish to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel will annex part of the Jordan Valley.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017
Paul Kagame
Global Politics

Debunked! Most Americans Do Support the US Engaging in World Affairs, Not Retreating

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Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

A powerful belief has taken hold that Americans are exhausted from global overreach. Council President Ivo Daalder debunks the notion that Americans want to retreat from world affairs.

President Donald Trump and Mike Pompeo
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Public Opinion

Katelyn Jones on Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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Wait Just a Minute

Council Women, Peace, and Security Fellow Katelyn Jones takes a minute to answer questions on equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Why National Security Advisor Is the Hardest Post for Trump to Fill

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Foreign Affairs
Ivo H. Daalder

In less than three years, President Trump has had three national security advisers: a campaign aide with a checkered past, a respected general, and an ideologue with strong views apparently consonant with his own. All ultimately failed.

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