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August 2, 2018
Zimbabwe's first election in decades is key to its post-Mugabe future.
Our new web series, Wait Just a Minute, asks experts to answer complex questions about global affairs in 60 seconds. In this episode, military historian and author Eliot Cohen answers questions in just 60 seconds about the international order, America First, and US alliances.
What would the conclusion of America's longest war look like? Two former ambassadors explore on this week's podcast.
Zimbabwe's first election in decades is key to its post-Mugabe future.
Council President Ivo Daalder answers questions on the latest global affairs news and foreign policy issues submitted via social media using #AskIvo
Two renowned political theorists believe they have the keys to conflict prevention.
Six weeks after the Singapore summit between North Korea's Kim Jong-Un and President Donald Trump, it’s worth checking in on what’s happened in terms of implementing the promises both leaders made.
Immigrants are a vital part of Wisconsin's future economic stability and labor force. Wisconsin's workforce development strategies must consider the importance and unique characteristics of immigrant workers to ensure that the state does not squander its advantage.
Russian election interference changed the cyber playing field.
Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder comments on this week's NATO summit and what to look for at the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
While Trump could use a successful NATO summit to hold Putin to account for his misdeeds in Ukraine and U.S. election interference, he appears more interested in seeking to improve relations with Russia, even if it’s at NATO’s expense.
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Our new web series, Wait Just a Minute, asks experts to answer complex questions about global affairs in 60 seconds. In this episode, military historian and author Eliot Cohen answers questions in just 60 seconds about the international order, America First, and US alliances.
What would the conclusion of America's longest war look like? Two former ambassadors explore on this week's podcast.
Zimbabwe's first election in decades is key to its post-Mugabe future.
Council President Ivo Daalder answers questions on the latest global affairs news and foreign policy issues submitted via social media using #AskIvo
Two renowned political theorists believe they have the keys to conflict prevention.
Six weeks after the Singapore summit between North Korea's Kim Jong-Un and President Donald Trump, it’s worth checking in on what’s happened in terms of implementing the promises both leaders made.
Immigrants are a vital part of Wisconsin's future economic stability and labor force. Wisconsin's workforce development strategies must consider the importance and unique characteristics of immigrant workers to ensure that the state does not squander its advantage.
Russian election interference changed the cyber playing field.
Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder comments on this week's NATO summit and what to look for at the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
While Trump could use a successful NATO summit to hold Putin to account for his misdeeds in Ukraine and U.S. election interference, he appears more interested in seeking to improve relations with Russia, even if it’s at NATO’s expense.
The United States has gone from threats to action on a number of trade fronts. China and Europe are both retaliating, while NAFTA negotiations continue to slog on. To help see the big picture, global economy fellow Phil Levy joins Brian Hanson on the latest Deep Dish podcast.
Whether your summer plans take you to Singapore or Saugatuck we hope you find some time to relax, disconnect, and dive into the Council’s summer reading list.
How should the United States and NATO respond to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory? While Ankara remains a formal ally, it can no longer be viewed as a partner.
How did the United States arrive at its current immigration situation, with family separations happening until Wednesday, and what inspires migration flows as large as the one to the US-Mexico border?
