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

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.

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

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.

Just weeks after his return to power, the Netanyahu government threatens democracy.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

“The choice really now is Moscow. It can either engage in diplomacy or see the kinds of measures that President Biden laid out,” Ivo Daalder explains on CNN.

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

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

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.

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?

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

Brian Hanson is joined by historian Tyler Stovall to discuss the racial implications of freedom.

The unknown story of Zelensky’s powerful wartime leadership.

We explore how the 1998 US embassy bombings in Kenya forever changed the way the US government protects its representatives abroad.

On Deep Dish, we discuss if the ROK and Japan can finally resolve their fight over history and cooperate on Asia security.

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