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Could the Western Balkans region become a ‘second front’ in the Russia’s conflict with the West? Tim Judah and Ilva Tare join Deep Dish to discuss.

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and the Ukrainian Embassy to the United States discuss the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.

Mayhem in Westminster has roots in Brexit and a political culture that favors dogma over evidence, argues columnist Chris Morris.

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.

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast joins the podcast to break down Ukraine’s extraordinary counteroffensive.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

Will gas flow in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine? Council President Ivo Daalder argues on CNN it is "inconceivable."

Scott MacMillan recalls 2015 World Food Prize winner Fazle Hasan Abed's legacy and its impact on food security.

"Once bullets and projectiles start flying, the variables at play multiply, and in the ensuing chaos there are limits to what can be controlled," Paul Poast writes.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

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

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

How does Russia find its way out? Elizabeth Shackelford says it depends on what Putin believes he can accomplish and sell at home as a victory.

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

“The people of Russia and those around Putin must realize he's led them into a costly dead end,” Council President Ivo Daalder tells CNBC's Shepard Smith.

As Russia-NATO talks commence in Brussels, Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes President Vladimir Putin's position on Ukraine with CNN’s Bianna Golodryga.

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

What is behind the recent wave of instability between states on Russia’s southern periphery? Joshua Kucera and Madeleine Reeves discuss.

How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the global food system? Food security experts Ertharin Cousin and Teresa Welsh discuss.

The European Union has bold goals to wean itself from Russian energy. Can it succeed?

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

Ivo Daalder spoke with Diane Rhem about why Ukraine is so important to Russia, what it means for Europe's security, and how the US can deescalate the situation.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

In lieu of a new World Review, Ivo Daalder talks with Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd about the foreign policy objectives of the United States and China and how these superpowers can prevent competition from sparking a conflict.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

Polling shows the Swedish public is keenly aware of the threat posed by Russia and favors a strong policy response to the invasion of Ukraine.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

The goal of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is not to defeat Russia per se, but to convince the West its continued support is worth it, Paul Poast argues.

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

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Molly Montgomery and William Rugeroin Deep Dish to discuss if dealing with Putin is a lost cause or not.

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.