China's power is booming. How should the U.S. respond?

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

The United States and China are becoming strategic rivals. The mounting trade war is but the most visible manifestation of this new reality.

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The Rise and Fall of US Tariffs on Canada

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Bruce Heyman and Phil Levy discuss the week's global political events.

The Canadian and American flags
Patrick Hodskins
Global Politics

Does President Trump Want a War with Iran?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Michael Singh of the Washington Institute and Ariane Tabatabai of the RAND Corporation explain what's going on between the US and Iran.

President Trump and John Bolton, right.
NATO
Defense and Security

For the Midwest, infrastructure needs go beyond roads and bridges

In the News
The Hill
John Austin

It was a strange reprieve from the ongoing battle between Trump and the Democratic Party when leaders talked amicably about working together on a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan.

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Derek Scissors on China's Economy

Video Series
Wait Just a Minute

Economist Derek Scissors joins the Council on this episode of Wait Just a Minute.

Screenshot of Derek Scissors on-screen Global Economy

What Happens When a Billion Indians Finally Get Online?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Ravi Agrawal, author of India Connected, joins Deep Dish to explain how the smartphone is transforming the world's largest democracy.

Theresa May, left, and President Donald Trump
Shealah Craighead
Global Politics

Dr. Alaa Murabit on Gender Equality

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Wait Just a Minute

Dr. Alaa Murabit discusses gender equality.

Screenshot of Dr. Alaa Murabit on Wait Just a Minute Inclusion and Equity

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Speaks at a News Conference

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

The Wall Street Journal’s Bojan Pancevski joins Deep Dish from Berlin to examine Germany’s reopening strategy after COVID-19.

Angela Merkel speaking at a news conference
Reuters
Global Health

Daniel Drezner on World War III and US Grand Strategy

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Washington Post contributing editor Daniel Drezner joins Deep Dish to discuss trade disputes and whether they could lead to another world war.

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How Might War Start Between the US and China?

Video Series
#AskIvo

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder answers a question about which factors could lead China and the United States into a full-scale military conflict.

President Trump walks past Chinese military display.
Reuters
Defense and Security