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Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea unpacks China’s table stakes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more on WBEZ’s Reset.

We may never know if the spread of the new virus could have been prevented by earlier, concerted action. But the fact that China chose secrecy and inaction turned the possibility of an epidemic into a reality.

Phil Levy joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and China.

Lesley Carhart and Adam Segal join Brian Hanson to discuss international cyber space.

The incident reflects the emerging adversarial pathology of US-China relations, which is increasingly obstructing any efforts at mutual understanding, Paul Heer writes.

African cities have emerged as proxy arenas where different modes of international relations are given effect through the development of infrastructure.

Cities recognize the importance of city diplomacy but also lack necessary resources to fulfill the commitments they make to global agendas, Council fellows Kris Hartley and Michele Acuto explain.

Check out our round up of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development!

Instead of continuing "the old paradigm of blind engagement with China," Pompeo calls for unrelenting pressure to force Beijing to change its ways.

While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.

Chicago recently launched a citywide composting initiative to divert food waste from landfills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions — something other global cities have been tackling for years.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

Check out our round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

Washington Post contributing editor Daniel Drezner joins Deep Dish to discuss trade disputes and whether they could lead to another world war.

Has regionalization or globalization been the key economic trend over the last 40 years?

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.

"Bipartisan consensus (on the scope of the threat) needs to be reconsidered because the wrong diagnosis could yield the wrong, or even dangerous, prescriptions," Paul Heer writes.

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

Get ready to meet Brian Hanson and Lizzy Shackelford – the voices behind Deep Dish.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

Join Deep Dish for a look at what the Chinese spy balloon tells us about the readiness of the US air defense system and what type of surveillance should worry us.