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How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.

As a year of conflict and crises draws to a close, how can we absorb the news without losing hope in 2023 and beyond?

We need smart and efficient food systems to preserve the Earth—are young people the silver bullet?

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

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

Experts Kathleen Klaus and Murithi Mutiga join Deep Dish to discuss the results of Kenya’s presidential election.

Experts Duncan Wood, Laura Dawson, and Phil Levy join Deep Dish to discuss what's in the new NAFTA agreement and its significance on the global economy.

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

Alexis Dudden of the University of Connecticut and the Council’s Karl Friedhoff join Deep Dish to discuss the bad blood between Japan and South Korea.

Former deputy secretary of energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and Stanford University’s Scott Sagan examine nuclear weapons today and what Americans can do as arms control regimes falter.

CSIS’ Bonnie Glaser and US Navy Fellow Lieutenant Commander Matthew Dalton join Deep Dish to examine China’s strategy in the South China Sea.

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

Catherine Bertini and Thomas G. Weiss  join Deep Dish to discuss the future of the United Nations and why the United States should lead its renewal.

Why is China so eager to make deals with Pacific nations? China experts Patrick Cronin and Bonnie Glaser join Deep Dish to discuss.

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

Some say China's Belt and Road Initiative is a solution to help African countries build modern economies, while others call it "debt trap diplomacy." Who's right and how can—or should—the United States compete?

Is the threat of a NATO expansion the core issue driving Putin’s aggression towards Ukraine, or are his concerns about legacy to blame?

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

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

Emma Sky joins  Deep Dish  to explain why US-Iraq relations have deteriorated so abruptly and what it means for Iran and ISIS.

Rosa Anaya joins Deep Dish to discuss her work rehabilitating inmates and gang members in El Salvador with Catholic Relief Services’ Second Changes.

Geopolitical debates on power and competition in the Arctic have been around since the Cold War. Is a new flashpoint ahead or is the danger overblown?

University of Chicago’s Robert Pape and George Mason University’s Ellen Laison join this week's Deep Dish to discuss what is at stake with Iran.

How can advancements in technology and nutrition revolutionize the global food system?

Existing barriers between rural and urban areas, and young and old farmers perpetuates an information divide in agriculture that a young cattle farmer is trying to reconcile.

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.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Valerie Hudson and Zoe Marks explain how women's rights shape national security and democracy.

Experts Steven Cook and Henri Barkey and economist Phil Levy share their views on the global ramifications of Turkey's economic crisis.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

What’s next in Pakistan’s politics? Brookings’ Madiha Afzal joins Deep Dish to discuss.

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

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

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

Seth J. Frantzman and Cécile Shea join Deep Dish to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that Israel will annex part of the Jordan Valley.

Bronwyn Bruton and Paul D. Williams join Deep Dish this week to explain what the United States is doing in Somalia and why al Shabaab is a target.

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?

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

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

Robert Ford and Tamara Cofman Wittes join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to dissect the Trump administration’s withdrawal from Syria.

Latin America expert Peter Schechter and veteran diplomat Cecile Shea join this week’s Deep Dish to discuss varying opinions on Venezuela’s two claimants to power, Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro.

Collaboration across generations, communities, and political parties is pivotal to agricultural development and youth engagement.

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

Aging populations, economic prospects, and sustainability goals - we tackle it all in this episode on population decline.

Cameron Munter and Tanvi Madan join the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to explain what you need to know about the ongoing crisis between India and Pakistan.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

Harvard University's Stephen M. Walt joins Deep Dish to explain America's foreign policy failures since the end of the Cold War.

Movie producer Lynda Obst and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Deep Dish to examine how China is changing the US box office.

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

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

Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.