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New York Times reporter Matina Stevis-Gridneff and sanctions expert Nicholas Mulder join Deep Dish to discuss how the sanctions crippling Russia affect the global economy.

Maha Yahya and Emile Hokayem describe political corruption and financial crisis in Lebanon and how a system built on sectarian politics could be rebuilt.

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

We breakdown the mystery behind the BRICS and its evolving role in shaping the global order.

Insurrection at one of the symbols of US democracy shows the deep tension in American politics.

What does one giant boat's ability to halt 10 percent of global trade tell us about our globalized world?

Deep Dish unpacks if Biden really centered human rights in US foreign policy.

Douglas J. Feith and Aaron David Miller join Deep Dish to discuss the future of US-Israel relations.

Does President Lukashenka's decision to let migrants back over the border into Belarus mean the crisis is over?

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

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

The New York Times’ Andrew Kramer and Chatham House’s Laurence Broers join Deep Dish to examine the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.

Jonathan Schachter and Tamara Cofman Wittes examine how Israel's foreign policy has changed and how its relationships will shape the future.

Mira Rapp-Hooper joins Ivo Daalder on Deep Dish for a discussion about the state of US alliances at a moment when new concerns are flaring up.

Amy Zegart, author of “Spies, Lies and Algorithms”, reveals how technology is transforming espionage.

Some of the most important innovations in the news media may be happening in Africa. What can we learn?

International Crisis Group’s Laurel Miller and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan P. Michael McKinley join Deep Dish to explain what the United States and the world should do to help the Afghan people.

This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.

Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

Many of the challenges the world faced in 2020 will continue to shape our world next year.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.