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The University of Chicago's Robert Pape joins Deep Dish to help us understand the right -and wrong- ways to end the United States' longest war.

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.

On Deep Dish we discuss if protests against zero-COVID mean a change in Chinese attitudes toward political expression.

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

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

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

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

Experts Laurel Miller and Andrew Watkins join Deep Dish to unpack Afghanistan’s economic collapse.

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

Bobby Ghosh, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Journalists Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Susan Glasser, and Peter Spiegel join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

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

The Council's Elizabeth Shackelford and Virginia Tech's Amanda Demmer explain how lessons from US military evacuations in South Sudan and Vietnam resonate with the current chaos in Afghanistan.

Ivo Daalder talks with Susan Glasser, James Harding, and Stefan Kornelius about the news that matters most to our world this week.

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

Claudia Heiss joins Deep Dish to explain what to watch for during the two-year drafting process of Chile's constitution.

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

Maha Yahya and Emile Hokayem describe political corruption and financial crisis in Lebanon and how a system built on sectarian politics could be rebuilt.

Adam Segal explains the battles between China and the US over products like Huawei and TikTok, their role in US foreign policy, and why US allies are choosing sides. 

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.

Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.

Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?

Steven A. Cook and Mustafa Akyol join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain crucial developments in Turkey.

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.

Alina Das joins the Council's Brian Hanson to discuss America's history of punishing immigrants.

Can the world actually move away from fossil fuels?

Investigative reporter Catherine Belton joins Deep Dish host Brian Hanson to explain Vladimir Putin's rise to power.

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

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

Judd Devermont and Neil Munshi explain why Mali's instability is a threat to Africa's Sahel region.

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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

The unknown story of Zelensky’s powerful wartime leadership.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Kelly Magsamen joins Deep Dish to discuss the immediate and lasting repercussions of killing Iranian commander Qasam Soleimani.

Experts Bela Ganatra and Katherine Mayall discuss how global trends have influenced reproductive rights in the United States.

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

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

Suzanne Maloney and Ariane Tabatabai join Deep Dish to examine tensions between the United States and Iran and the future of the US-Iran standoff.

Jessica Chen Weiss and Ali Wyne join Deep Dish to discuss China’s vulnerabilities, including the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

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

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

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

Elise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.