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Why John Bolton Threatened the ICC

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

John Bolton speaking at a podium
Gage Skidmore
Global Politics

The Turkish Lira Crisis

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Experts Steven Cook and Henri Barkey and economist Phil Levy share their views on the global ramifications of Turkey's economic crisis.

A person holds six hundred Turkish Lira banknotes
Omid Armin
Global Economy

Endgame in Afghanistan, America's Longest War

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Experts James Dobbins and Douglas Lute discuss whether and how an endgame might take shape in America's longest war.

An American helicopter flies through Afghanistan
Reuters
Defense and Security

Ex-US NATO ambassador: The tragic truth about America's longest war

In the News
CNN
Ivo H. Daalder

Insurgent strength may grow and shrink over time, but the Taliban are no nearer to defeat today than they were a day or a decade ago. Meanwhile, America’s longest war grinds on.

Injured people are seen walking through a busy street Global Politics

The next supreme leader could transform Iran

In the News
Al Jazeera
Saeid Golkar

What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani delivers remarks at a news conference during the United Nations General Assembly in New York Global Politics

Iran's election: It's not about moderates or hardliners

In the News
Aljazeera
Saeid Golkar

Presidential election is going to determine whether the rationalisation and normalisation of Iran is going to continue.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani registers to run for a second four-year term in the May election, in Tehran, Iran Global Politics

Rebel Defeat in Aleppo Underscores U.S. Policy Failure

In the News
WTTW
Saeid Golkar

What, if anything, can and should the United States do to help end the conflict in Syria and stabilize the region?

Screenshot of Saeid Golkar talking on TV US Foreign Policy

What you need to know about Iraq's Mosul offensive

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CNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

Iraqi forces will retake Mosul after heavy fighting but rebuilding Iraq will take even longer, says Chicago Council on Global Affairs's Ivo Daalder.

Ivo Daalder on CNBC Global Politics

The Iran Deal and the US-Japan Alliance

In the News
The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura discusses the Iran Deal and the US-Japan relationship.

Kyoto, Japan.
Martin Falbisoner
Global Politics

The Victims of Wishful Thinking About Iran

In the News
The National Interest
Saeid Golkar

Saeid Golkar discusses the belief that Iran wishes to resume open and benevolent relations with the West and the United States.

Saeed Toosi, Ali Khamenei Global Politics