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China and Russia dominate the future of the transatlantic alliance, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to CNN.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder looks at three big issues rising to the surface in German politics on the eve of her departure.

Why microchips are at the heart of the geopolitical contest between the US and China.

Tanvi Mandan and Srinath Raghavan unpack India’s foreign policy calculations between Russia, China, and a unified West.

Bitcoin is just a small part of the global conversation around cryptocurrencies. Will they shake up the economy—and geopolitics—as much as advertised?

Cyber risk expert Jody Westby and host Brian Hanson examine the Biden administration's options on cyber policy.

Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue that engagement is necessary in shaping the US-China relationship.

Deep Dish confronts America’s deadly fentanyl crisis and the struggle to stop the flood of fentanyl from entering the country.

Sumit Ganguly and Surupa Gupta join Brian Hanson to discuss the impact of the protests to to reform the agricultural sector.

As President Biden arrives in Europe, Council President Ivo Daalder explains what to expect from the first in-person meetings with European allies.

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

Medical anthropologist and founder of Partners in Health, Paul Farmer, joins Deep Dish to explain the lessons the 2014 Ebola outbreak taught him on care and inequality and how they can be applied to fight COVID-19.

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Wilson Center’s Lucian Kim explain how Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have exposed flaws in its claims to be a great power.

Roger Thurow speaks at the Child Youth Forum on food insecurity’s impact on the socio-emotional health, development, and wellbeing of young people.

The Caribbean nation is no stranger to chaos, devastation, or interference from outside its borders. After a presidential assassination, what does the future hold?

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

Author Rebecca Lissner joins Deep Dish to discuss President-Elect Joe Biden's US foreign policy opportunities.

The recent ICC arrest warrant for Putin has sparked global attention, but what about the children abducted during conflict?

From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.

Oona A. Hathaway joins Deep Dish to lay out a step-by-step plan for Congress to revive its war powers.

Does President Lukashenka's decision to let migrants back over the border into Belarus mean the crisis is over?

Brian Hanson discusses our future with the EU and China with Wendy Cutler and Noah Barkin.

The Youth in Agriculture podcast examines new innovations required to improve the food system.

The Good Friday Accords may have reduced violence, but decades later sectarian tensions still run high.

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

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.

Last week the Burmese military took control of the country, ousting democratically-elected leaders. Christina Fink and Debra Eisenman join host Brian Hanson on Deep Dish to discuss.

Polling experts examine how public opinion of foreign policy matches up with the candidates on this episode of Deep Dish.

Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson join the Council's Brian Hanson and Dina Smeltz to discuss global population growth, why it’s happening and how nations can prepare.

Brian Hanson talks with Moskow correspondent and author Joshua Yaffa about future of the US-Russian relationship.

The Council's Robert Muggah offers TEDxSaoPaulo five priorities to disrupt the crime and corruption that threatens not just Latin America, but the world.

Jamille Bigio joins Brian Hanson to explain why gender equality is critical to economic prosperity and global security.

Elizabeth Shackelford joins WGN 9 to explain why it's the right time for the United States to leave Afghanistan after 20 years of conflict.

Earl Anthony Wayne, a former US ambassador to Mexico, joins Deep Dish to discuss what can realistically be done about migrants.

Deep Dish unpacks if Biden really centered human rights in US foreign policy.

The Levada Analytical Center’s Stepan Goncharov joins Council Research Assistant Lama El Baz to explore recent survey findings.

Americans should expect a slow vaccine rollout in 2021 as cases rise to new heights.

Find out how this Eastern European poster child for democracy backslid into autocracy, and what lessons it holds for the rest of the West.

Will Biden shift Saudi Arabia from a “pariah” to a partner – should he? Experts Martin Indyk and Sarah Leah Whitson join Deep Dish to discuss.

Ever wondered why quick fixes often lead to dead ends? On Deep Dish, we dive into 'The Slow Lane' with social change expert Sascha Haselmayer.

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.

How do we nourish the population, while protecting the planet from the very act of nourishing us?

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

Germans went to the polls this week to decide who will replace Angela Merkel. The surprising results could mean the first three party coalition government in Germany's history.

What are the implications of Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, and what does this mean for the US-Japan security alliance?

Vali Nasr and Suzanne Maloney join Leslie Vinjamuri on Deep Dish to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict.

Explore the Sahel's alarming pattern of coups as we unravel the threads behind Niger's recent crisis.

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo caused internal turmoil and global concern after bypassing Parliament this week to remain in power.