Deputy Assistant Secretary for Levant Affairs and Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn joins Deep Dish to explain the Trump administration's plan in war-torn Syria.

Mira Rapp-Hooper joins Ivo Daalder on Deep Dish for a discussion about the state of US alliances at a moment when new concerns are flaring up.

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

Charles Kenny joins Deep Dish and argues the United States can cut its defense budget and can better secure the nation by allocating some of the savings to development, diplomacy, and aid.

George Friedman joins Deep Dish to examine the cycles of upheaval that have rebuilt American life in the past and explains why he's still optimistic about the future.

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.

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.

Austan Goolsbee and Soumaya Keynes join Deep Dish to discuss whether it's a moment for optimism or concern about the US economy.

Former National Security Council director for Yemen Daniel Schneiderman joins Deep Dish to explain the US role in the conflict in Yemen.

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder explores if China’s investment in Africa a debt trap.