The United States and Britain enjoy a special relationship, but can it hold against the winds of change? UK Minister of State Alan Duncan joined us to talk about President Trump, Brexit, North Korea, Russia, and Iran, explaining how his government sees the US-UK relationship in light of the many challenges it now faces.
Deep Dish: Business as Usual with Britain?
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Deep Dish: Putin's Russia and its Relationship with the West
Former president of the Brookings Institution, diplomat, and journalist Strobe Talbott joins this week's Deep Dish podcast.
Deep Dish - Spain's Domestic Politics and Transatlantic Perspective
Spain's Congress is holding a vote this week that could end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's government. What does this mean for Spanish politics, no matter the outcome? Spain's Ambassador to the United States joins Brian Hanson to discuss.
#AskIvo: How Can Europe Show the Trump Administration It Needs Allies?
Council President Ivo Daalder answers questions on the latest global affairs or foreign policy issues and news submitted by his followers via social media using #AskIvo
Workforce Development and Immigrants: The View from Detroit
The Chicago Council recently convened representatives of private industry, immigrant advocacy, workforce development, and local government in Detroit to examine the landscape and challenges of integrating immigrants into Southeast Michigan’s workforce. Several key themes emerged from the discussions.
The Indispensable Role of Cities in Migration Governance
As international negotiations on migration governance continue, cities should be encouraged to play a bigger role in shaping global commitments and their implementation.
This Week's Reads - Water Security Demands Attention
We often overlook water’s global security implications, such as civil unrest or mass migration. With Cape Town's water supplies dwindling, it's time to get serious about preparing for and preventing water-driven conflict around the world.
Deep Dish: Venezuela's Post-Election Outlook
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro handily won reelection, but the international community rejected his election as a sham.
This Week's Reads - Foreign Policy Trade-Offs in China
Despite China's unfair trading practices or increasing competitiveness with the United States, key US foreign policy objectives cannot be achieved without China’s active cooperation. The United States must strike a delicate balance for it to hold China accountable while maintaining a strategic partnership.
Deep Dish: How Armenia Won Its Velvet Revolution
After weeks of popular protest, Armenia's Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan stepped down and parliament confirmed his replacement, opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan.
This Week's Reads – Walking Away from Iran Deal Won’t Get Trump a Better Deal. With Iran or North Korea
Donald Trump ran for office saying he was the best deal maker for America. Yesterday, he announced that he was walking away from the Iran nuclear agreement arguing he could get a better deal than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015. He may well have been right. A better deal was in the offing, but by withdrawing from the current agreement he made getting it that much more unlikely.
Deep Dish: What's Driving North Korea Negotiations?
President Trump's "Maximum pressure" campaign could be working, or Kim Jong-un's playbook could be running the show. After an historic South-North summit, The Wall Street Journal's bureau chief in Seoul, South Korea, Jonathan Cheng, joins the Council's Karl Friedhoff to examine the drivers and developments leading up to President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un.
#AskIvo: Are We in a New Cold War with Russia?
Council President Ivo Daalder answers questions on the latest global affairs or foreign policy issues and news submitted by his followers via social media using #AskIvo
This Week's Reads: Four Things to Remember about North Korea Talks
The North-South Korean summit between Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in this week was nothing short of extraordinary, but it is essential for the international community to maintain a level of skepticism when it comes to negotiating with North Korea.
Deep Dish: What Happens After the Iran Deal?
The Iran deal is vulnerable from a few different angles. President Trump may abandon it on principle, Iran's leaders are in a precarious domestic political position and may be willing to renegotiate, and Israel made a bold move to discredit it this week. Deep Dish this week asks what this means for the deal and the players involved.
Deep Dish: The US Navy and the South China Sea
The US Navy will not be deterred, explains Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis. While China builds up in the South China Sea, the Navy expands its capability to enforce maritime norms across the seas. In this week's Deep Dish, Lewis dives into the US Navy's latest steps to challenge its near-peer rivals.