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Stefan Kornelius of Süddeutsche Zeitung, Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times, and Carla Anne Robbins of the Council on Foreign Relations discussed the week's global news.

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.

Principal Scientist, Abbott Surveillance Program, Mary Rodgers, PhD, takes a minute to discuss the importance of anitbody testing and what we have learned from the pandemic.

Judd Devermont and Neil Munshi explain why Mali's instability is a threat to Africa's Sahel region.

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. 

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss the EU budget deal, what Europe can learn from Russian influence in the UK, and the politics of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Former deputy secretary of energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and Stanford University’s Scott Sagan examine nuclear weapons today and what Americans can do as arms control regimes falter.

Ivo Daalder talked with leading global media reporters about the peace agreement between Israel and UAE, the 2020 election, Belarus, and why Turkey is a problem for NATO.

USAID's Jim Barnhart joins Deep Dish to explain why there’s still hope for eradicating hunger within this generation.

Nirmal Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the United Nations, Iran, US-China relations, and Taiwan.

Reporters from leading media outlets joined Ivo Daalder to discuss the recent spike of COVID cases, the US-Russia relationship, and protests in Thailand.

Reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets joined the Council to consider the impact of the 2020 US election on foreign policy.

The New York Times’ Steve Erlanger, the Financial Times’ Philip Stephens, and POLITICO’s Nahal Toosi discuss emerging global stories with Council President Ivo Daalder.

Council President Ivo Daalder discusses emerging global stories with Peter Spiegel of the Financial Times, Carla Anne Robbins of the Council on Foreign Relations, and James Harding of Tortoise Media.

Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the week's most important global affairs news.

Nirmal Ghosh, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bobby Ghosh, Ed Luce, and Carla Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Geopolitical debates on power and competition in the Arctic have been around since the Cold War. Is a new flashpoint ahead or is the danger overblown?

Steven Erlanger, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

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

Nirmal Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Steve Erlanger join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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?

Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bitcoin is just a small part of the global conversation around cryptocurrencies. Will they shake up the economy—and geopolitics—as much as advertised?

Pakistan's military leaders lauded the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan this week. But will Pakistan's domestic threats—from a shaky economy to a rise in domestic terrorism—threaten the country's stability as a result of new leadership next

Bobby Ghosh, Steve Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bobby Ghosh, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Kim Ghattas, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

What's driving China's rapid nuclear triad expansion? Nuclear expert Tong Zhao joins Deep Dish to explain.

Journalists Ryan Heath, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

Is the threat of a NATO expansion the core issue driving Putin’s aggression towards Ukraine, or are his concerns about legacy to blame?

Bobby Ghosh, Steven Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

As Putin's reach extends beyond Russia, civil society groups grapple with a crackdown at home and threats from abroad.

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.

Nirmal Ghosh, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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.

As the Ukraine crisis continues, how should we understand Russia's larger political aims?

Elise Labott, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Tanvi Mandan and Srinath Raghavan unpack India’s foreign policy calculations between Russia, China, and a unified West.

Ryan Heath, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

What’s next in Pakistan’s politics? Brookings’ Madiha Afzal joins Deep Dish to discuss.

How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.

Why is China so eager to make deals with Pacific nations? China experts Patrick Cronin and Bonnie Glaser join Deep Dish to discuss.

Jamil Anderlini, Carla Anne Robbins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.

Nirmal Ghosh, Kim Ghattas, and Stefan Kornelius join Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

Ravi Agrawal, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Giles Whittell join Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

Stefan Kornelius, Carla Robins, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Cécile Shea joined the BBC to discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe and how important he was to Japan's modern identity.