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Brian Hanson

Regional Inequality Looms as Pressing Threat to Democracy

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National Interest
Coauthors

A group of experts, including the Council's John Austin, Brian Hanson, and Alex Hitch explain why now is the time to rise to a new political, economic, and social challenge rooted in growing regional inequalities.

President Biden speaks with Midwest Leaders
The White House
Global Cities

Leaderless, Haiti Braces for Political Transition

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

The Caribbean nation is no stranger to chaos, devastation, or interference from outside its borders. After a presidential assassination, what does the future hold?

President Moise before his death
REUTERS
Global Politics

The Chinese Communist Party's Next 100 Years

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

To understand Chinese politics and what lies ahead for the ruling party, author Bruce Dickson argues we must look to the tools China’s leaders use to create popular support.

Chinese Communist Party Celebration
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Global Politics

Nicaragua's Looming "Second Dictatorship"

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

Nicaraguan President and Vice President
REUTERS
Global Politics

Are NATO Allies on the Same Page?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.

NATO family photo
REUTERS
Defense and Security

A New Approach to Building Peace

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Although COVID-19 brought many aspects of our world to a standstill over the last year, violent conflict was not one of them. What can we do to end the cycle?

A woman from Somaliland flees her home due to drought
REUTERS
Global Politics

How Population Shapes Power

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

While some areas of the world continue to see population growth—many countries in Africa, for example—fertility rates are falling everywhere else. What does that mean for geopolitics?

Babies laying on a blanket
REUTERS
Global Politics

Is Fear of Great Power Competition in the Arctic Overheated?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Geopolitical debates on power and competition in the Arctic have been around since the Cold War. Is a new flashpoint ahead or is the danger overblown?

Ship in the Arctic
US Coast Guard
Defense and Security

Martin Indyk on Breaking the Hamas-Israel Cycle of Violence

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Will a cease-fire quell the latest conflict and lead to long-term peace?

Israeli rockets launch
REUTERS
Global Politics

Turkey's Role in Geopolitics

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

As a critical NATO ally and strategically located partner, Turkey's assertive foreign policy strategy has global implications.

Turkey's President Erdogan
REUTERS
Global Politics