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Taiwan's 2020 Elections and the American Public

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Running Numbers by Brendan Helm

The US will be keeping a close eye on the outcome of Taiwan’s upcoming general election, but Americans don't accord the same importance to Taiwan as does the government.

President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Chen Chien-jen attend the 2016 inauguration. Public Opinion

Daalder on CNN Newsroom

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CNN
Ivo H. Daalder

Council president Ivo Daalder talks about the need for diplomacy amid the changing political situation in Iraq, President Trump's demand for more NATO involvement in the region, and the next steps for the US-Iran relationship.

People gathering at the funeral of Qasem Soleimani. Defense and Security

Iran's Retaliation Against the US Is Not One and Done

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

In retaliation for the killing of Iranian commander Soleimani, Iran fired a dozen missiles on two US bases in Iraq. Kelly Magsamen argues killing Soleimani may have been Trump’s most consequential foreign policy decision.

A protest against the assassination of Qasem Soleimani in Tehran
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Defense and Security

Now Iraq's Parliament Votes to Expel US Forces. Why?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Former political adviser to the commanding general of US forces in Iraq Emma Sky joins  Deep Dish  to explain why US-Iraq relations have deteriorated so abruptly and what it means for Iran and ISIS.

Members of the Iraqi parliament are seen at the parliament in Baghdad
Reuters
Defense and Security

War Averted (for Now), Trump Should Overhaul Iran Strategy

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Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

Iran’s missile attack on two U.S. air bases in Iraq was the latest step bringing the United States and Iran to the brink of war. Yet, President Donald Trump decided to back away from further military confrontation.

Funeral of Qasem Soleimani, Tehran, Iran on 6 January 2020. Defense and Security

'Neither the United States nor Iran Wants to Go to War,' Says Former Ambassador

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The World
Ivo H. Daalder

After an overnight Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops, US President Donald Trump made a statement Wednesday regarding tensions between the US and Iran.

President Trump Meets with Senior White House Advisors
The White House
Defense and Security

Saeid Golkar on WGN 9 Morning News

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WGN 9
Saeid Golkar

Saeid Golkar examines the escalating tension between Iran and the United States after Iranian missiles struck two US bases in Iraq following the US missile strike that killed Iranian general Soleimani.

Iranian army missile test
Reuters
Defense and Security

Iran Mourns Soleimani and Vows Retaliation Against US

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WTTW
Ivo H. Daalder

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, who now leads the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called the decision to kill Soleimani “strategically a very unwise decision.”

Funeral of Qasem Soleimani, Tehran, Iran on 6 January 2020. Defense and Security

For the Iran War Hawks: 11 Lessons From Vietnam

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

McNamara was tragically wrong about Vietnam. Now history repeats itself. The Trump administration seems determined to follow McNamara’s list of follies, again point by point.

Military running to helicopters during the Vietnam War. Defense and Security

People Around the World Will Demand Change in 2020. Will Global Leaders Be up to the Challenge?

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Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

We enter the ’20s at a time when American power and influence continues to wane, China’s is increasing and people all around the world are making clear that their voices need to be heard.

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong people gathered on the streets in Causeway Bay to march.
Voice of America
Global Politics