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Hamid RoshaanReimagining Pakistan
Husain Haqqani, former Pakistan Ambassador to the US, explained how Pakistan could effectively address its complex inter-ethnic, social, and economic challenges. -
David Sandoz/FlickrUS-Iran Conflict: Prospects for De-Escalation
Kelly Magsamen, recently tapped as the Pentagon's chief of staff for the incoming Biden administration, discusses America's policy options for Iran going forward. -
BookJulia MaudlinCaptive Society: the Basij Militia and Social Control in Post-Revolutionary Iran
June 16, 2015, RESEARCH Book by Saeid Golkar, Julia Maudlin, Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system., Iran's Basij Resistance Force is a paramilitary organization used by the regim...
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Jack/FlickrPoets of the Podium: The Art of Speechwriting
Speechwriters and a poet laureate talk with Poetry Foundation President Henry Bienen about the writing process in the age of constant communication and short attention spans. -
Evan Vucci / APTrump—Canada's Friend or Foe?
As new tariffs, increased geopolitical tensions and a shifting rules-based order challenge the closest of allies, how will Canada and the US redefine their relationship?
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REUTERSTen Years Later, What Went Wrong in South Sudan
A decade ago this week, South Sudan declared independence. But the hope and optimism of statehood quickly evaporated—just like international attention and support.
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Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium 2016
A network of international thought-leaders joined the Council for a series of conversations that led to new ideas and a greater understanding of what is working, and where more effort is needed. -
Sviatoslav DidukhGlobal Cities and the Olympics
The benefits cities gain from the prestige associated with hosting the Olympics do not offset the human costs reported every year the Games are held.
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US Foreign PolicyReutersWorld Review: Taiwan Tensions, Iraq Elections, and Energy Geopolitics
Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Ana Miyares2016 Chicago Forum on Global Cities
Nearly 600 delegates and 60 speakers from more 30 countries participated in the 2016 Chicago Forum on Global Cities.