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Deep Dish on Global Affairs
Deep Dish on Global Affairs helps you make sense of our rapidly changing world. Join host Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as she speaks with thought leaders, journalists, and experts shaping foreign policy and global events. Together, they go beyond the headlines, explaining how events unfolded, why they matter, and what to watch for. Can global trade survive the shock of Trump's tariffs? What's behind the global race for AI dominance? New episodes…
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Deep Dish on Global AffairsDeep Dish Live: David Lammy on Britain's 'Special Relationship' With Trump
In a live Deep Dish conversation, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Lammy joins host Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss Britain's "less…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsHas America Started a Global Economic Arms Race?
The US has spent decades using economic sanctions and export controls to pressure its adversaries. Now China, Iran, and even the European Union are adopting…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsCould the Midterms Change Trump's Foreign Policy?
Could the war in Iran help Democrats take back Congress? The National Interest's editor-at-large Steve Clemons predicts they'll do "very well despite…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsWhat's at Stake in Israel's First Election Since October 7?
Three years after the October 7 attacks, RAND's Shira Efron says Israel is "still in the trauma phase." With the country now heading into its first national…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsCould Brazil's Election Push It Closer to the US?
As Brazil heads into an essentially tied presidential election, award-winning journalist Patrícia Campos Mello explains what's driving voters, how President…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsTrump and Xi Face a New Question: What to Do About AI
As Trump and Xi meet in Washington, Apple in China author Patrick McGee explains why he's "a little more hopeful" about what could come out of the summit…
Deep Dish on Global Affairs'The Old World Is Dying.' What Comes Next?
What happens when countries can no longer take the old international order for granted? Ishaan Tharoor of the Council on Foreign Relations and The New Yorker…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsCan the US and China Avoid the Mistakes of 1914?
The US and China have plenty of reasons to avoid a war, but international relations historian Odd Arne Westad says the years before World War I show how…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsHumanitarian Needs Are Growing. Can the World Keep Up?
More than 300 million people need emergency humanitarian support as some of the world's biggest donors scale back their aid. Mercy Corps CEO Tjada McKenna…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsThe War in Afghanistan Is Over. Or Is It?
Nearly five years after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, former US Ambassador Ryan Crocker joins Leslie Vinjamuri to reflect on America's longest…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsWhen The Global Economy Becomes a 'Weapon'
Five months after the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began, Council on Foreign Relations' Edward Fishman joins Leslie Vinjamuri to…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsCan Britain Grow Again?
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, takes office amid sluggish growth, political uncertainty, and intensifying global competition. Financial Times…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsWhat Winning the AI Race Really Means
Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity, military strategy, and the competition between the United States and China. Former Deputy National Security…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsWhat a Road Trip Across America Reveals About the Country Today
As America marks its 250th anniversary, The Economist's John Prideaux retraces Alexis de Tocqueville's famous journey across the United States to see what has…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsNATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey
Turkey is playing an increasingly important role inside NATO, but its relationships with Russia, Europe, and the United States are more complicated than ever…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsCan America Still Lead at 250 — Or Is the World Moving On?
As the United States marks 250 years of independence, its allies are reassessing America's role in the world. Journalist and military historian Mark Urban…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsDEEP DISH LIVE: David Sanger on Trump's Phone Call, Iran Deal, and What Comes Next
In this special Deep Dish LIVE episode, Leslie Vinjamuri sits down with New York Times White House and National Security Correspondent, David Sanger, who…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsSummer Davos: What does China Want?
China's annual Summer Davos meeting comes at a complicated moment: consumer demand is weak, manufacturing is booming, and tensions with the United States and…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsCan the G7 Deliver on Economic Security?
Economic security has become a major focus ahead of next week's G7 summit in France. A rare call between G7 leaders and China, convened by President Macron…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsRise of Middle Powers: 'A New Order Is Gradually Being Born'
The world's great powers still dominate the headlines, but they may not be the only countries shaping what comes next within the international order…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsIs the US Entering a New Era of Global Power?
Can America's allies still count on the United States? As the Trump administration pulls troops from Europe and reshapes America's defense strategy, former…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsWhy Trump Took America's Top Tech CEOs to China
President Trump brought some of America's biggest tech leaders—including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang—to Beijing for a high-stakes summit…
Deep Dish on Global AffairsWhat China Really Thinks About America Right Now
As Trump and Xi meet for a high-stakes summit amid rising tensions over trade, technology, and Taiwan, the US-China relationship is entering another uncertain…
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Is the Quad Fracturing as US Priorities Shift?
The Quad was meant to anchor stability in the Indo-Pacific—a way for the United States, India, Japan, and Australia to stay aligned in a rapidly changing…
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The Most Surprising Success Stories Around the World Right Now
There seems to be no shortage of global challenges, from aging populations to political gridlocks to immigration. But solutions are emerging in unexpected…
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Is China Quietly Winning the Iran War?
The war with Iran isn't just a Middle East story anymore. As attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy markets, the economic impacts are…
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Is International Law Built for Today's Wars?
As the US-Israel war on Iran continues, the international rules, laws, and norms meant to govern it are collapsing and being rewritten. Does international law…
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The Cost of Trump's Pressure Campaign on Cuba
As the United States tightens sanctions and cuts off oil to Cuba, the island is facing deepening economic and humanitarian strain. President Trump has signaled…
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Is the Middle East Heading Toward a Much Bigger War?
"This is no longer an Iran war. This is a region-wide war." Fawaz Gerges, of the London School of Economics and Political Science, explains why he believes the…
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From Oil to Food: How the Iran War Could Disrupt Global Stability
Gas prices may be the first way Americans feel the war in Iran, but Catherine Bertini, former executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme…
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Trump, Iran, and the Future of American Power
Trump said he would stop wars, not start them. But as the conflict with Iran widens, that promise is under strain. Matt Duss of the Center for International…
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War with Iran: What the World Debated in New Delhi
Just days after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, global leaders gathered in New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue. As tensions escalated, conversations quickly…
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Are We Headed for a Bigger War with Iran?
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered retaliation across the region, with drones, missiles, grounded flights, and rising oil prices. But what's the…
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The West Under Pressure: Inside Munich 2026
Ukraine, China, and Iran are shaking up the world—but at the Munich Security Conference, the West seemed to be worrying about itself. Amid simmering…
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Can Europe Stand Without the US?
Europe is rethinking its security as the US signals it may not always be a reliable partner. Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, countries are scrambling…
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Is the West Ready for an Asian Century?
As China and India rise, power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting fast, and the world is feeling it. Former Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani puts it…
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Davos Shockwaves: Moments That Sparked Bigger Questions
The World Economic Forum doesn't always deliver clear answers—but this year, it delivered drama and tension. From President Trump's speech to Europe's pushback…
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How the World Is Reading US Power
One year into US President Donald Trump's second term, the administration has outlined a vision of US preeminence in the Western Hemisphere and sharper…
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Iran Protests: Can the Regime Survive
Protests are spreading across Iran, and reports suggest violent crackdowns and a rising death toll. So what's driving this moment, and how does it differ from…
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Europe's Security Wake-Up Call
From US pressure over Greenland to high-stakes peace talks on Ukraine, long-standing assumptions about Europe's security are being tested. The Economist's…
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Trump's First Year Back: What Stood Out
The past year has made one thing clear: this version of Trump on the world stage is different. From the Caribbean to Europe to America's own institutions…
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Human Rights in Retreat? Kenneth Roth Weighs In
Human Rights Day lands as conflict is rising and accountability is fading. Big-power tensions are shaking old norms, and new technologies are changing the…
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Can the U.S. Keep Its Edge on the Battlefield?
Defense is evolving fast—AI, drones, cyber threats, and autonomous weapons. The U.S. has led for decades, but China is closing in. Former Deputy Secretary of…
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Can a Ceasefire Stop Sudan's Crisis?
Sudan is now the world's largest humanitarian crisis—bigger than Gaza and Ukraine combined—yet it remains one of the least covered and least funded. Martin…
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Inside Trump's National Security Playbook
President Trump's second-term national security strategy is coming, and it could reshape U.S. foreign policy from China to Europe to the Middle East. Nadia…
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Are Changing Demographics the Next Global Power Shift?
East Asia's biggest powers are getting older — and smaller. China, Japan, and South Korea are seeing shrinking workforces and aging populations, with fewer…
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The Arctic Is Heating Up. So Is the Competition to Control It
The Arctic's heating up—literally and politically. Melting ice is turning a once-remote region into a stage for global power. Experts Kenneth Rosen and Anna…
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Trump—Canada's Friend or Foe?
Tensions between Canada and the US are back in the headlines after new tariffs followed a controversial Ottawa ad. Experts Roland Paris and Robert Howse break…
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What's Behind Trump's Venezuela Shift?
After months of diplomatic outreach, President Trump has abruptly shifted course on Venezuela—from covert CIA operations and expanded military activity in the…
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Inside China's Global Ambitions
China's next move could reshape the global balance of power. As tensions spike over trade, tech, and alliances, the world is watching closely. Georgetown…
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Russia's Drones, Europe on Edge
Russian drones are crossing European skies, testing NATO while US focus shifts elsewhere. Charles Kupchan and Constanze Stelzenmüller unpack Russia's strategy…
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What Trump's Peace Plan Means for Israel and Hamas
Nearly two years after the Hamas attacks, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu are pushing a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Experts Steven Cook and…
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80th Birthday Blues: UN's Fight to Stay Relevant
As the United Nations turns 80, it faces a legitimacy crisis fueled by budget cuts, global crises, and a United States President that is antagonistic toward…
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Why Trump's State Visit Could Shape the UK's Next Chapter
President Trump's state visit comes at a precarious time for Britain: weak growth, political turbulence, and pressure to reset its ties with the EU. With Prime…
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Why Dambisa Moyo Thinks This Economic Moment is Different
From slowing growth, tariffs and widening inequality, the rules of the global economy are being rewritten and affecting us all. Baroness Dambisa Moyo shares…
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Jan Egeland on Syria's Defining Moment and a Humanitarian Reset
Syria's war may have faded from the headlines, but for millions of refugees, the crisis is far from over. Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council…
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Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.' Wrong Focus
Almost every conversation about China is framed as an all-out competition—but expert Jessica Chen Weiss argues that reflexive rivalry is making America weaker…
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The US and Europe Unite with Ukraine—What Comes Next?
As Ukraine calls for security and support, world leaders juggle high-stakes negotiations and competing interests. Alexander Cooley and Alex Dukalskis, authors…
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Is India Under Pressure to Pick a Side?
India's rise is undeniable—but so are the roadblocks. With President Trump threatening to double tariffs over Russian oil imports and China on its doorstep…