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From Mao to Now—70 Years of the People's Republic of China

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Julia Lovell, author of Maoism: A Global History, joins Deep Dish to discuss the legacy of the People’s Republic of China founder, Mao Zedong.

Portrait of Mao Zedong in Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, China
Kirill Sharkovski
Global Politics

Can O'Brien Succeed as National Security Advisor?

In the News
Foreign Policy
Ivo H. Daalder

After firing his first three national security advisors, President Donald Trump has just named a fourth, the most any president has had in his first term. Will Robert O'Brien be any more successful than the previous three?

Donald Trump and Robert O'Brien
Reuters
Defense and Security

Northern Ireland Remains Staunchly Divided Over Its Future

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Running Numbers by Jack Benjamin

The ramifications of Brexit are unfolding in Northern Ireland. As a result, historical, political, and religious divides are increasingly felt in debates over the future of the country's border.

Aerial view of Northern Ireland Global Politics

The Australia-US Alliance in a Pacific Century

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Dr. Michael Fullilove, executive director of the Lowy Institute in Sydney, joins Deep Dish to delve into the important but often-overlooked relationship between the US and Australia.

The White House
Global Politics

Plurality of Brits Do Not Support Suspension of Parliament, but Age and Party Divides Remain

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Running Numbers by Jack Benjamin

After three years of negotiations, the United Kingdom remains divided on how to tackle Brexit.

Aerial view of the UK houses parliament and the river Thames
Paul Silvan
Global Politics

Ahead of Israeli Elections, Netanyahu Doubles Down on Foreign Policy

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Seth J. Frantzman, the Jerusalem Post's Middle East affairs analyst, and Council fellow Cécile Shea join Deep Dish to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel will annex part of the Jordan Valley.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017
Paul Kagame
Global Politics

Fire Is Not Brazil's Only Amazon Problem

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Robert Muggah, research director of the Igarapé Institute in Rio de Janeiro, joins Deep Dish to discuss the myriad problems across Brazil.

Children play in lake next to raging fire in the Amazon Rainforest.
Ria Sopala
Climate and the Environment

The US Democrats' China Debate

In the News
The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

None of Trump's Democratic would-be rivals look likely to adopt a softer stance on China.

China and US flags
Reuters
Global Politics

Germany's Surging Far-Right and the Future of Populism

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Sheri Berman, professor of Political Science and author of Democracy and Dictatorship in Europe, explains why the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as a formidable populist challenger to the two long-dominant parties in Germany, the social democrats and the Christian democrats.

Sticker of the Identitarian Movement on a sign at an AfD demo in Freilassing Global Politics

Boris Johnson's Brexit gamble puts UK on edge. Is it worth it?

In the News
The Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

When it comes to Brexit, Britain’s boisterous new prime minister is determined to succeed where his predecessor failed.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious at Faslane naval base Global Politics