Saudi Arabia says Lebanon and Iran have declared war on it. Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has initiated the arrest of dozens of royal family members, officials, and business executives in an anti-corruption sweep. This week's Deep Dish looks at what's going on and explains it within the larger context of geopolitical trends in the region.
Deep Dish: Saudi Arabia Escalations
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Deep Dish: Britain Begins its Brexit Bargain
On this week’s episode of Deep Dish, we are joined by Stephen Bridges, the United Kingdom’s Consul General to Chicago, and our own senior fellow Phil Levy discuss the road that led Britain to Brexit and what we can expect in Britain’s uncertain future.
This Week's Reads - The Long and Short of China's Challenge to America
While North Korean provocations are important, the much more significant trend is the challenge posed by a rising China that sees itself as at odds with the existing world order.
One More Question with Enda Kenny
In the latest episode of "One More Question," we sit down with former Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to discuss Ireland's relationship with Britain, and the EU, in a post-Brexit world.
Helmut Kohl, Longtime Friend and Admirer
With the death of Chancellor Helmut Kohl on June 16th, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs lost a longtime friend and admirer, writes John E. Rielly, President Emeritus of the Council.
This Week's Reads - A Tale of Two Elections
Macron's victory signals a move away from populism, toward a dynamic centrism that is unapologetic about supporting the European Union.
Deep Dish: How Today's Energy Markets Affect Geopolitics
China, Russia, and the United States, three of the biggest players in global energy markets, use energy in very different ways, giving rise to complex geopolitical issues that will play out over the next few decades. Adam Sieminski, energy and geopolitics expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, explains the implications of global energy dynamics on this week's episode of Deep Dish.
One More Question with Moon Chung-in
We asked Moon Chung-in, special aide on security and diplomacy to the President of South Korea, what he thought South Korea should do about emerging threats from North Korea. Hear what he had to say.
This Week's Reads - Cities Are Looking Beyond National Governments
Urbanization and globalization are empowering cities and reshaping the world’s political order.
Deep Dish: Global Cities – Advent of the Metropolitan Power
On this week's Deep Dish, Governor Claudio Orrego of Santiago, Chile joins us to discuss the unique challenges and advantages of his metropolitan constituency and how big cities can work together to enact change on a global scale.
How Data Is Driving Smart Decisions in Global Cities (and Their Aspiring Followers)
Recognizing the value of data in urban planning, Council sponsor Grant Thornton's managing principal, Scott King, shows how some of the most successful global cities have implemented data into their strategies for urban development and explains that private sector insights and experiences can be extremely valuable for global cities.
Deep Dish: Trump Trip Post-Mortem
How did President Trump's first foreign trip go? From the Middle East speech on Islam to the NATO summit in Brussels and the G7 summit in Sicily, Trump's trip was ambitious and full of real and symbolic action. On this week's Deep Dish, three Council experts give their review of how the trip went and what it did or did not accomplish.
This Week's Reads - Don't Ignore Values in American Foreign Policy
There are many notable aspects of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, but amongst the most important is the apparent separation between America’s interests and its values.
Sanctuary Cities are Critical to Managing the Global Refugee Crisis
The world is facing unprecedented and catastrophic levels of population displacement. Cities are the primary reception point for new arrivals, including refugees. Cities will also need to step up to meet this challenge, says Robert Muggah, co-founder of the Igarapé Institute and SecDev Group.
This Week's Reads - Trump Fails to Affirm NATO’s Article 5
President Donald Trump visited NATO headquarters. It could have been a remarkable opportunity, one for the new president to follow every president since Eisenhower in affirming US commitment to the central principle the alliance. Trump, however, did not.
Remarks by Penny Pritzker at the Global Leadership Awards Dinner
Remarks by Penny Pritzker about the economic costs of Trump’s policies on trade and immigration.