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Leslie Vinjamuri

Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes

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Bloomberg
Leslie Vinjamuri

Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why President Trump's latest Iran threats are aimed at gaining negotiating leverage rather than launching a full-scale war.

Leslie Vinjamuri appears on Bloomberg Open Interest. US Foreign Policy

NATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

As NATO adapts to wars in Europe and the Middle East, Turkey is becoming harder to ignore. Aslı Aydıntaşbaş explains how Turkey is balancing its alliances, expanding its influence, and positioning itself as a middle power.

Erdogan
Hussein Malla / AP
Defense and Security

Trump to Join Summit After Calls with Zelensky, Putin

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CNN
Leslie Vinjamuri

"Having that provocation on the eve of the NATO summit could lead President Trump to do what he should do, which is to double down on NATO's demonstration of unity," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri argues on CNN. "I mean, after all, this is this is a summit."

Leslie Vinjamuri speaking with CNN via video call. Global Politics

Built, Not Given: America at 250

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

My reflections from the Council's America at 250 Global Forum on the sources that fueled American power and influence and what is now at stake.

A photo of the Council's America at 250 Global Forum Sign US Foreign Policy

Can America Still Lead at 250—or Is the World Moving On?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

As America turns 250, its allies are asking new questions about US leadership. Mark Urban discusses what's changing, what comes next, and what it means for America's role in the world.

US Capitol
Mariam Zuhaib / AP
US Foreign Policy

Iran Talks Resume in Qatar: What's Next?

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Fox 32 Chicago
Leslie Vinjamuri

" Iran would like to see this an integrated peace process, that the ceasefire in Lebanon between Lebanon and Israel needs to be part of the overall deal," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri says. "That is going to continue to be one of the major blocks to this next phase."

Leslie Vinjamuri appears in studio at Fox 32 US Foreign Policy

Deep Dish Live: David Sanger on Trump's Phone Call, Iran Deal, and What Comes Next

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

President Trump called NYT’s David Sanger directly to talk about the Iran deal. He shares with us what he learned from those conversations and what he's watching next.

David Sanger
Ana Miyares Photography
US Foreign Policy

A New Era of Competition Is Here. What Will Define the Winners?

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World Economic Forum
Leslie Vinjamuri

The most successful leaders of the next decade "will be innovators, capable of thinking and acting outside the box and of working around institutions that are no longer fit for purpose," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri writes.

A globe in motion
Kin Cheung / AP
Global Politics

The Iran Deal Reveals the Limits of American Power 

Analysis
by Leslie Vinjamuri

The desire to unlock the Strait of Hormuz will continue to focus the mind of the United States and its allies. 

Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
AP Photo
US Foreign Policy

Summer Davos: What Does China Want?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

What does China want from the global economy? As leaders gather for this year's Summer Davos meeting, The Economist's Simon Rabinovitch explains what Beijing is trying to achieve and why the world is paying attention.

China Robots
Andy Wong / AP
Global Economy