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If Russia's war on Ukraine continues to escalate, could nuclear weapons enter the picture? Emma Belcher looks at the risk and what we can do to reduce the threat.

Fareed Zakaria joins Brian Hanson to talk about the effects of COVID-19 around the world.

Economist Thomas Piketty joins Deep Dish to examine the ideas that drive persistent global inequality and the solutions he believes will produce a more equitable future.

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

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

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.

Sheri Berman joins the Chicago Council on Global Affair’s Deep Dish podcast to explain the Alternative for Germany (AfD).

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. 

Could the Western Balkans region become a ‘second front’ in the Russia’s conflict with the West? Tim Judah and Ilva Tare join Deep Dish to discuss.

Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?

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

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

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

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

What is behind the recent wave of instability between states on Russia’s southern periphery? Joshua Kucera and Madeleine Reeves discuss.

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

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.

Stefan Kornelius, Philip Stephens, and Halley Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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