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Ivo H. Daalder

Alliances Secured America's Past. Will They Secure Its Future?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Mira Rapp-Hooper joins Ivo Daalder on Deep Dish for a discussion about the state of US alliances at a moment when new concerns are flaring up.

A general view during the NATO leaders summit in Watford, Britain, December 4, 2019
Reuters
Defense and Security

China's Secrecy Has Made the Coronavirus Crisis Much Worse

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

We may never know if the spread of the new virus could have been prevented by earlier, concerted action. But the fact that China chose secrecy and inaction turned the possibility of an epidemic into a reality.

Policemen wearing masks patrolling Wuhan Tianhe Airport during coronavirus outbreak
China News Service
Global Health

Britain Sticks With Huawei for 5g — and Jeopardizes the Five Eyes Alliance

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

The Johnson government defied Washington and approved the use of Chinese technology as part of its 5G network.

A Huawei sign at a conference.
Matti Blume
Global Economy

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

Video Series
#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

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

In the News
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

Daalder on CNN Newsroom

In the News
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

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

In the News
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

'Neither the United States nor Iran Wants to Go to War,' Says Former Ambassador

In the News
The World
Ivo H. Daalder

After an overnight Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops, US President Donald Trump made a statement Wednesday regarding tensions between the US and Iran.

President Trump Meets with Senior White House Advisors
The White House
Defense and Security

Iran Mourns Soleimani and Vows Retaliation Against US

In the News
WTTW
Ivo H. Daalder

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, who now leads the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called the decision to kill Soleimani “strategically a very unwise decision.”

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

People Around the World Will Demand Change in 2020. Will Global Leaders Be up to the Challenge?

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

We enter the ’20s at a time when American power and influence continues to wane, China’s is increasing and people all around the world are making clear that their voices need to be heard.

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong people gathered on the streets in Causeway Bay to march.
Voice of America
Global Politics