Brexit is coming. The House of Commons and House of Lords just cleared the way for Theresa May to trigger Article 50 and formally exit from the European Union. Rebalancing the country's economy will be no small task – and to explain what’s at stake, former European commissioner for trade Lord Peter Mandelson sits down for a slice of the Deep Dish podcast. To have the latest episode delivered right to you, subscribe to Deep Dish on iTunes.
Deep Dish: The Brexit Is Coming; The British Are Leaving
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Deep Dish: US Presidential Power and Its Limits
A president's ability to enact a vision is constrained by international laws and by the willingness of allies and partners to go along with what the White House wants.
Will the Never-Ending War in Afghanistan Ever End?
Lost amid the fallout from President Trump’s Syria decision were reports that the commander in chief had also decided to withdraw half of the 14,000 US troops deployed in Afghanistan.
This Week's Reads: Will Trump's Pulling of Troops from Syria Prove to Be a Historic Blunder?
Against the advice of his entire national security team, President Donald Trump has ordered the full withdrawal of 2,000 US ground troops from Syria within 30 days.
Deep Dish: Chinese Cyber Attacks and Industrial Espionage
The massive Marriott records breach was the latest in a series of economic espionage cases attributed to China. Top cybersecurity experts Lesley Carhart and Adam Segal join this week's Deep Dish podcast to discuss the evolving tactical and policy challenges involved in managing international cyber space.
Wait Just a Minute: David Sanger
David Sanger, national security correspondent and senior writer for the New York Times, answers questions on cyberattacks: why they've become the new weapon of choice for foreign adversaries, the most likely suspects behind the next cyberattack, and who he'd most like to interview on the subject.
Top 8 Most Watched Programs in 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, we invite you to look back at the most watched Council programs of 2018.
The Global Compact for Migration: International Cooperation Amidst a Nationalist Disinformation Campaign
This week, more than 160 countries gathered in Marrakesh, Morocco to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. But in the process turned into an extremely divisive political issue due in part to a disinformation campaign.
This Week's Reads: Russia's Crimea Campaign Enters the Kerch Strait
A recent incident between Russia and Ukraine in the Kerch Strait may seem minor, but the stakes are real. If this action by Russia goes unpunished, it could pave the way for Russia to take more territory in eastern Ukraine to establish a land-bridge between Russia and Crimea, which President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed in 2014.
Deep Dish: The War in Yemen
The war in Yemen has created one of the greatest unseen humanitarian tragedies in the world. It finally drew public attention after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, which triggered a debate about US involvement in the war.
Podium Notes: 20 Eye-Opening Stats From the Council's 2018 Programs
Trade wars, false missile warnings, "babble fish earbuds", and Germany's World Cup whimper: 2018 was a year that sometimes defined description, at least in words. But the numbers tell a story of their own, so here's a smattering of startling stats mentioned on the Council's stage in 2018. To view the full clip, click on the numbers! (These figures were stated by guest speakers and have not been verified by the Council)
Deep Dish: The Russia-Ukraine Clash Reveals Putin's Mediterranean Strategy
Russia and Ukraine have been locked in a "frozen conflict," but Russia recently seized three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait to the Black Sea.
This Week's Reads: The Foreign Policy Genius of George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush reimagined the way the US government created and implemented its foreign policy, writes Council President Ivo Daalder in Foreign Affairs.
Podium Notes: Happy Birthday Illinois
Illinois has had an outsize influence on the world, and on the occasion of the bicentennial it seems worthy of a recap.
This Week's Reads: May's Brexit Deal Might Bring Another Referendum
"The European Union and United Kingdom have agreed to the terms of their divorce," writes Council President Ivo Daalder, as he outlines how May's deal might actually result in a second referendum to keep Britain in the European Union.