Ma Jun is China's leading environmental activist. In this week's Deep Dish, he joins host Brian Hanson during a rare visit to the United States to talk about how he's using big data to hold corporations in China accountable to the environmental damage they're causing in his country.
Deep Dish: Sparking Environmental Reform in China
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This Week's Reads – The Crises of the West
The West has faced many crises before, such as during the Vietnam War. However, Council president Ivo Daalder writes in This Week's Reads that this time feels different, and its consequences longer lasting.
Workforce Development and Immigrants: The View from Minneapolis
Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul is home to one of the highest percentages of foreign-born residents in the Midwest. Following the Chicago Council’s recent roundtable in Detroit, key stakeholders convened in Minneapolis to discuss the Council’s Ready to Work report and how the foreign-born are incorporated into workforce development plans in Minnesota.
This Week's Reads - The Battle for Liberal Democracy Will Be Waged in Cities
The battle between authoritarianism and liberal democracy will be waged in cities. While the stakes remain national, urban areas, where the majority of people live and work, have become the main arenas in which our governance will be decided. The United States and others would do well to start prioritising urban policy as central to their foreign policies.
Issues Illustrated: Global Cities
Wondering what is all this hype about global cities? There are several things you need to know about global cities, starting with the fact that you’re probably living in one.
Wait Just a Minute: Commanding Officer Thomas Bodine on US-North Korea Summit
In this Wait Just a Minute episode, Navy fellow and commanding officer Thomas Bodine answers questions about the upcoming US-North Korea summit, China’s stake in it, and how it might affect US dealings with Iran.
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.