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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

World Review: Haiti Assassination, Merkel's Last US Visit, Cuba Rising

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Philip Stephens, Ryan Heath, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Protestors hold signs and flags in Cuba
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A Gender-Responsive Approach to Natural Resources

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

Sustainable biodiversity and ecosystems outcomes require transformative shifts in gender norms.

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US Efforts Have Shown That We Need Better Foreign Aid—Not More of It

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

Elizabeth Shackelford explains why we must change the culture of international aid to ensure that more isn’t equated with better and that short-term stability isn’t preserved at the cost of long-term progress.

Food aid in South Sudan
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Leaderless, Haiti Braces for Political Transition

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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
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Global Politics

Biden Defends Decision to End US Involvement in Afghanistan

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Elizabeth Shackelford joins WGN 9 to explain why it's the right time for the United States to leave Afghanistan after 20 years of conflict.

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Exposed: US Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Grew During the Pandemic Era

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The National Interest
John Austin

President Biden has options to address this national security concern, the Council's John Austin argues.

Biden at a supply chain meeting
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Global Economy

Can America Keep the Cold War Cold in the Taiwan Strait?

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Foreign Policy News
Michele Lowe

Both the United States and China claim to want peace and stability. But keeping the peace will require foregoing zero-sum games, something neither side looks ready to do.

Taiwan Strait
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The Real-Life Risks of Our Digital World

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Foreign Policy
Robert Muggah

Our reliance on data and devices has made us extremely vulnerable. The first step is knowing where everything is.

Tech and Science

World Review: CCP 100th, Afghanistan, Cyber Attacks

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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