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Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the week's most important global affairs news.




Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer, the Economists' Zanny Minton Beddoes, and Council President Ivo Daalder share their perspectives on what to expect in 2021 with Carla Anne Robbins.
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Author Evan Osnos discusses his new book and whether Joe Biden’s difficult but triumphant past prepared him for the pivotal 2020 election and the challenges of the presidency.
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Insurrection at one of the symbols of US democracy shows the deep tension in American politics.

Democrats and Republicans are divided in their views on top threats to United States and how the country should address global challenges and engage internationally.

Driving equitable economic recovery in a world reshaped by COVID-19

Zoe Schaeffer
The government must recognize investment opportunities in US agricultural research and development in order to address current and future climate challenges.