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NPR's Sarah Gilbert Joins Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Crain's Chicago Business
Sarah Gilbert

Sarah Gilbert, former vice president of news programming at NPR, has joined the Council as their first Chief Content Officer.

Carol Marin speaks with President Obama and Yo-Yo Ma at the Council's Centennial dinner in March 2022. Culture

The Next Taiwan Strait Crisis Has Arrived

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The National Interest
Paul Heer

"Washington appears to have underestimated or dismissed the possibility of a severe Chinese reaction to Pelosi’s visit," writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

Protestors hold up red signs saying Taiwan does not equal China.
Reuters
Defense and Security

China Makes Threats as Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins WGN-TV to talk about Speaker Pelosi's historic visit to Taiwan and why it has China making threats against the U.S.

Matt Abbott on WGN with anchors Global Politics

Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and the Impact It May Have

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BBC Outside Source
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura joins BBC Outside Source to discuss Speaker Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan and the impact it may have for the US, China, and the rest of the world.

Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Defense and Security

The Pros and Cons of Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit

In the News
BBC World News
Matthew Abbott

"This may make it more challenging for the US to work with China on a whole host of issues, including combatting climate change, trade, [and] North Korean demilitarization," says Matt Abbott.

Matt Abbott speaks on BBC World News. Global Politics

Are Americans Willing to Accept Political Violence?

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

protesters gather around the US Capitol
Reuters
Public Opinion

Biden's Middle East Trip Was All About Iran

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast analyzes the criticism towards President Biden's Saudi Arabia visit during his recent Middle East trip.

President Joe Biden meets with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

National Security Today: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

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Aspen Security Forum
Niamh King

Nonresident Fellow Niamh King opened up a panel at the Aspen Security Forum discussing the national security challenges and opportunities of today.

Niamh King speaks at the Aspen Security Forum. Defense and Security

How the Rest of the World Approaches Gun Violence

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Expert Phillip Alpers joins a special live edition of Deep Dish to discuss global solutions to the American epidemic of gun violence.

Person stands behind a blue screen with a firearm and maps
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Global Politics

Shea and Heer on Biden's China Comments

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Conversation Six
Coauthors

Cécile Shea and Paul Heer discuss President Biden's recent trip to the Middle East and the power competition between China and the US.

U.S President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Lapid.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy