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Can Biden Afford to Ignore North Korea?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

Latin America News Agency
Defense and Security

Global Polls Find Publics Split on Beijing Boycott

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

The Tibetan community in The Netherlands holding banners in a square to protest against the celebration of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Struggling Regions Need a Leg Up in Infrastructure Funds

In the News
Governing
Coauthors

“Repaired and updated infrastructure-based amenities should train their focus on distressed communities first,” write John Austin and Alex Hitch in Governing.

The Big Four railroad bridge in Jefferson, Missouri.
H. Michael Miley
Global Economy

The West's Ukraine Response: Where Could It Go Wrong?

In the News
Deep State Radio
Ivo H. Daalder

What will come of Sergeĭ Lavrov and Antony Blinken’s phone call? Council President Ivo Daalder joins Deep State Radio to discuss.

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs SergeÄ­ Lavrov stands at a podium in front of a Russian flag and painting.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Younger Americans' Views on Taiwan Still Taking Shape

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.

People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan
Reuters
Public Opinion

Ally-shore to Restore US Economic Leadership, Protect Democracy

In the News
Our Towns
John Austin

“By centering our economic and trade relations with our friends, we can drive a more powerful collective recovery,” writes John Austin in Our Towns.

Secretary Blinken Meets With Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister.
Freddie Everett
US Foreign Policy

Targeting Quality of Life To Develop the Midwest

In the News
Brookings
John Austin

Data show that quality of life, not business, is the driving factor for rebuilding the Midwest's economy. John Austin and coauthors explain in Brookings.

Bike in front of Buckingham Fountain with the Chicago skyline behind it on a sunny day.
Brandon O'Connor
Global Cities

Dutch and American Publics Wary of China's Growth

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Running Numbers by Meghan Bradley

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

A view of the Damrak street, an avenue at the centre of Amsterdam, running between Amsterdam Centraal in the north and Dam Square.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Afghanistan's Humanitarian Crisis Requires Tough Choices

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

International Crisis Group’s Laurel Miller and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan P. Michael McKinley join Deep Dish to explain what the United States and the world should do to help the Afghan people.

REUTERS
Human Rights

US "Counterterrorism Strategy" Is Failure by Another Name

In the News
Crashing the War Party
Elizabeth Shackelford

Twenty years of US funded security assistance and counterterrorism in Africa has only increased violence, argues Elizabeth Shackelford on Crashing the War Party Podcast.

Soldiers stand near a bombed car in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Reuters
Global Politics