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Raghuram Rajan explains what bananas reveal about markets and governments, the importance of communities in economics, and whether China or India has a more enviable economy.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

Can the United States and Russia still work together on nuclear nonproliferation?

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss Russian bounties on US soldiers, what’s next for Hong Kong, and US isolation as travel bans exclude Americans.

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.

Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.

Sheila Bair, George Bush’s appointee to the FDIC, joins Deep Dish to examine what we learned from the 2008 global financial crisis.

Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue that engagement is necessary in shaping the US-China relationship.

Does the Sri Lanka crisis foreshadow uprisings across the Global South? Expert Ram Manikkalingam joins Deep Dish to discuss.

Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone founder and CEO, answers a minute of questions regarding the US-China relationship.

Harvard University's Stephen M. Walt joins Deep Dish to explain America's foreign policy failures since the end of the Cold War.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Deborah Amos, and Yaroslav Trofimov join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

A decade ago this week, South Sudan declared independence. But the hope and optimism of statehood quickly evaporated—just like international attention and support.

Deborah Amos, Bobby Ghosh, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun joins Deep Dish to explain how social media makes Thailand's youth protests different than past movements.

Dr. Michael Fullilove joins Deep Dish to delve into the important but often-overlooked relationship between the US and Australia.

To understand Chinese politics and what lies ahead for the ruling party, author Bruce Dickson argues we must look to the tools China’s leaders use to create popular support.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

Does an increasingly aggressive China mean the United States should maintain its posture of strategic ambiguity or adopt strategic clarity?

As extreme weather increasingly uproots communities and economies, experts Simon Dalby and Joshua Busby predict how climate change will affect foreign policy.

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Nirmal Ghosh join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

From diplomacy to military intervention, Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford unpacks the ways Washington can pursue its foreign policy interests.

Experts Duncan Wood, Laura Dawson, and Phil Levy join Deep Dish to discuss what's in the new NAFTA agreement and its significance on the global economy.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Ryan Heath, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Polling experts examine how public opinion of foreign policy matches up with the candidates on this episode of Deep Dish.

Deborah Amos, Nirmal Ghosh, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, James Harding, and Ryan Heath join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

Karen DeYoung, Nirmal Ghosh, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss US troops in Germany, Hong Kong, US-China tensions, Israel, and much more.

Karen DeYoung of The Washington Post, Matt Kaminski of POLITICO, and Philip Stephens of the Financial Times joined Council President Ivo Daalder to share their perspectives on global news.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Jamil Anderlini, and Anton La Guardia join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the South China Sea, COVID-19, Huawei, Poland, and more.

Latin America expert Peter Schechter and veteran diplomat Cecile Shea join this week’s Deep Dish to discuss varying opinions on Venezuela’s two claimants to power, Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro.

Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay discuss their new book "The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership"—a revealing look at Trump’s foreign policy.

Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.

Earl Anthony Wayne, a former US ambassador to Mexico, joins Deep Dish to discuss what can realistically be done about migrants.

Jessica Chen Weiss and Ali Wyne join Deep Dish to discuss China’s vulnerabilities, including the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

After ten months of Biden in office, new public opinion data show Americans support most, but not all, of his foreign policy strategy.

Author Ravi Agrawal joins Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain how the smartphone is transforming the world's largest democracy.

Brian Hanson discusses our future with the EU and China with Wendy Cutler and Noah Barkin.

POLITICO’s Ryan Heath explains the lessons the United States can learn from countries around that world in the effort to contain COVID-19.

After weeks of fierce campaigning, not much changed after Canada's snap election. What can the Trudeau government accomplish in a third term when it comes to foreign policy?

Sushant Singh and Paul Staniland discuss the “Indo-Pacific” strategy during this episode of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast.

Some say China's Belt and Road Initiative is a solution to help African countries build modern economies, while others call it "debt trap diplomacy." Who's right and how can—or should—the United States compete?

Steven Erlanger of the New York Times, Financial Times' Edward Luce, and CUNY's Carla Anne Robbins joined Council President Ivo Daalder to share their perspectives on emerging global stories.

Adam Segal explains the battles between China and the US over products like Huawei and TikTok, their role in US foreign policy, and why US allies are choosing sides. 

Disinformation drives Philippines' election leading to TikTok star Marcos' win.