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Deep Dish Podcast
Browse all episodes of our podcast, Deep Dish, where Council Vice President of Studies Brian T. Hanson sits down with guests to go beyond the headlines on critical global issues.
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Justin Aikin
China's Blockbuster Influence in Hollywood | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Movie producer Lynda Obst and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Deep Dish to examine how China is changing the US box office.
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Reuters
Iran's Uprising and the Fight for Women's Rights | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts discuss the movement’s momentum and the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, and how it is shaping the future of women’s rights. -
Reuters
Democracy and the Life of Cities Workshop | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Building on the 2021 Summit for Democracy and its city-focused side event, this workshop will examine the policies and practices through which cities can advance democracy. -
Reuters
Thomas Piketty on Ideology and Inequality | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A live podcast recording with Thomas Piketty on how societies throughout history have used ideology to justify inequality and why new thinking can build a more equitable future. -
Yomiuri
COVID-19 Lessons from Japan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nikkei’s Kiyoshi Ando joins Deep Dish to explain why Japan appeared to be a COVID-19 miracle success story but is now seeing a spike in infections.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: Europe Mulls Oil Ban, Russia's Victory Day, and US-Saudi Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Kim Ghattas, Bobby Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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AP Photos
Roger Thurow on Nourishing and Preserving the Planet | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Senior Fellow Roger Thurow joins members of the Council community for a discussion on his upcoming book, international farming stories, and more. -
Kirill Sharkovski
From Mao to Now—70 Years of the People's Republic of China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Julia Lovell, author of Maoism: A Global History, joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss the legacy of Mao Zedong.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: After Afghanistan Exit, What's Next? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Karen DeYoung, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories, from Afghanistan to the upcoming German elections.
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REUTERS
How to Be a Global Optimist in 2023 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As a year of conflict and crises draws to a close, how can we absorb the news without losing hope in 2023 and beyond?
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REUTERS
Fiona Hill on How Putin Thinks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.
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Russian Presidential Office
Will Erdogan or NATO Survive Longer in Turkey? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Steven A. Cook and Mustafa Akyol join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain crucial developments in Turkey.
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Global Politics
Globalization's Double-Edged Sword | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While our world is more connected than ever, it's also more competitive and prone to conflict. Guest Mark Leonard explains why stronger links launched the "age of unpeace."
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REUTERS
Bolsonaro's Battle for Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
For Brazil’s President Bolsonaro, a consequence of mishandling COVID-19 could be losing the 2022 presidential election.
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Global Cities
City Diplomacy on the Rise | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brian Hanson talks with Penny Abeywardena and Henri-Paul Normandin about cities' diplomatic agendas.
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Reuters
Michael McGrath on the Legacy of the Good Friday Agreement | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Irish Finance Minister Michael McGrath discusses how the Good Friday Agreement built peace in Northern Ireland, and how it continues to keep peace to this day. -
NATO
Does President Trump Want a War with Iran? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Michael Singh and Ariane Tabatabai join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and Iran.
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AP Photos
Americans Continue to See Benefits from US Alliances | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.
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REUTERS
A New Approach to Building Peace | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although COVID-19 brought many aspects of our world to a standstill over the last year, violent conflict was not one of them. What can we do to end the cycle?
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REUTERS
How Population Shapes Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While some areas of the world continue to see population growth—many countries in Africa, for example—fertility rates are falling everywhere else. What does that mean for geopolitics?
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: War Crimes in Ukraine, Pro-Putin Leaders Re-Elected, and France at the Polls | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nirmal Ghosh, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: Ukraine War Prep, Xi-Putin Meeting, and "Partygate" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Karen DeYoung, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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REUTERS
The Debate on US Taiwan Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Does an increasingly aggressive China mean the United States should maintain its posture of strategic ambiguity or adopt strategic clarity?
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AP PHOTOS
Gaza: Epicenter of the Israel-Hamas War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.
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Culture
The 2020s and the Rebuilding of America | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Kaila V. Peters
Confronting China's Rise to Regional Dominance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts from the United States, Japan, and South Korea discuss a coordinated trilateral response to China’s growing power in the Asia-Pacific region. -
REUTERS
Russia's Shadow Army in Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: Lebanon, Middle East Optimism, and Powell's Legacy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Kim Ghattas, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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NATO
Douglas Lute and Nicholas Burns on NATO's Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Two former US ambassadors to NATO join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain why it’s a critical time for NATO.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: The Fallout from Afghanistan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Bobby Ghosh, Steve Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: War in Europe, What Russia's Attack on Ukraine Means for the Future | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss the latest headlines on Ukraine.
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REUTERS
Are NATO Allies on the Same Page? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: Poland-Belarus Border, Xi's Power, and Ukraine Trouble Brews | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Journalists Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Susan Glasser, and Peter Spiegel join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.
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US Foreign Policy
Martin Indyk on US Middle East Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
What role should the United States play in the Middle East after leaving Afghanistan?
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REUTERS
Inside China's Nuclear Strategy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
What's driving China's rapid nuclear triad expansion? Nuclear expert Tong Zhao joins Deep Dish to explain.
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Latin America News Agency
Why a Marcos Is Ruling the Philippines Again | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Disinformation drives Philippines' election leading to TikTok star Marcos' win.
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Tabrez Syed
US Presidential Power and Its Limits | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Harold Hongju Koh joins the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to discuss his new book, The Trump Administration and International Law.
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2022 Young Professionals Global Trivia Bowl | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Members of our Young Professionals Network and the public are invited to flex their knowledge of global affairs at our game night. -
US Foreign Policy
World Review: Ukraine Calls on US to "Do More" While Russia Falters | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Elise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Adam Schultz for White House
Lifting Sanctions Could Reduce Pressure at the US Border | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.
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US Foreign Policy
World Review: Ukraine's Defense, Russian Oil Ban, and China's Calculations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Jamil Anderlini, Stefan Kornelius, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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REUTERS
The Evolving Threat of Nuclear Warfare | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Carnegie nuclear policy senior fellow Ankit Panda discusses recent nuclear saber-rattling by Russia and North Korea and whether the risk of nuclear conflict is growing.
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Global Health
How the Council is Responding to the Shutdown   | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Omid Armin
The Turkish Lira Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts Steven Cook and Henri Barkey and economist Phil Levy share their views on the global ramifications of Turkey's economic crisis.
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REUTERS
Can Sanctions Stop Putin's War? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New York Times reporter Matina Stevis-Gridneff and sanctions expert Nicholas Mulder join Deep Dish to discuss how the sanctions crippling Russia affect the global economy.
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Michael Parulava
How Putin Holds Power Over Russia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Investigative reporter Catherine Belton joins Deep Dish host Brian Hanson to explain Vladimir Putin's rise to power.
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Reuters
Defending American Airspace Against Unidentified Objects | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses recent incursions by an alleged surveillance balloon and other unidentified objects into North American airspace. -
Michel Temer
China's Slow Growth and America's Missing Trade Deal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Phil Levy joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and China.
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AP PHOTOS
Should the US Embrace or Reject Engagement with China? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue that engagement is necessary in shaping the US-China relationship.
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AP Photos
Will Politics in Taiwan Increase the Risk of Conflict with China? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.