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America shrugs while democracy around the world retreats

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Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

For the 13th year in a row, freedom declined around the world — with more countries falling down freedom’s ranks than moving up.

President Donald Trump speaks at the Major County Sheriffs and Major Cities Chiefs Association Joint Conference in Washington US Foreign Policy

France's Yellow Vest Protests Explained

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

The Economist’s Sophie Pedder and Benjamin Haddad of the Atlantic Council explain what political demonstrations in Paris and beyond mean for French President Emmanuel Macron, for France, and for Europe.

Yellow vest demonstrations in Paris, Eiffel Tower stands in the background
Norbu Gyachung
Global Politics

The Global Commitment to Sustainable Development: How Are We Doing?

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Global Insight by Madeleine Nicholson

Since the adoption of the SDGs, governments, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations have restructured their priorities and refined their policies, business models, and supply chains.

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Farmer-Led Irrigation for Agricultural Intensification

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Global Food for Thought by Michael Tiboris

Michael Tiboris discusses the challenges of feeding and nourishing a rapidly growing global population in the face of water scarcity.

An irrigation system at a farm in Texas
Joel Dunn
Food and Agriculture

America the Dangerous

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The United States is perceived as a greater threat around the world, is unable to convince its own public of what it has deemed a threat (China) and will struggle to enlist the help of allies.

The Chinese flag waves behind barbed wire at the border crossing.
Macau Photo Agency
Public Opinion

Majority of Nicaraguans Support Early Elections

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

The current polarization in Nicaragua between the government supporters and the opposition coalition of students, farmers, civil society groups, and business leaders makes compromise a challenge.

An abandoned building with graffiti in Nicaragua
Wilhelm Gunkel
Public Opinion

Admiral John Richardson on China, Russia, and the Future of the US Navy

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, explains China's growing global ambitions and Russia's troublesome actions in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic.

Navy's aircraft carrier, Ronald Reagan in the Philippine Sea
U.S. Navy
Defense and Security

South Korean Public Ready to Call Trump's Bluff

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

If the president wants to wreck at least ten years of solid South Korean public support for the US-Korea alliance, he is already headed down the right path.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier.
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Venezuela's Two Presidents

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Peter Schechter and Cecile Shea join this week’s Deep Dish podcast to discuss varying opinions on Venezuela’s two leaders, Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro.

Rally for President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela
Luis Carlos Diaz
Global Politics

Are Europe and Germany Ready for Life after Angela Merkel?

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#AskIvo

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder explains what we can expect after German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves office.

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