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The Unites States must address hunger as an essential element of military and foreign policy, former World Food Programme head Ertharin Cousin explains to host Brian Hanson.

How can cyber technologies erode democracy?

Pandemics have plagued humans throughout our existence. What role does global coordination play in breaking the cycle?

Michael Woldemariam and Ertharin Cousin join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss the relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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?

Bobby Ghosh, Gideon Rachman, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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

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

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

Steven A. Cook and Mustafa Akyol join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain crucial developments in Turkey.

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

While our world is more connected than ever, it's also more competitive and prone to conflict. Guest Mark Leonard explains why stronger links launched the "age of unpeace."

America's diplomats are still critical for US foreign policy, but the foreign service must become more flexible to engage the next generation and solve today's problems, our guests argue. What would change look like?

Sophie Pedder and Benjamin Haddad join the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to explain what political demonstrations in Paris mean for France and Europe.

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

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

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

Princeton University's Kim Scheppele joins Deep Dish to explain why the failure of one democracy should matter to every democracy.

What role should the United States play in the Middle East after leaving Afghanistan?

Nikkei’s Kiyoshi Ando joins Deep Dish to explain why Japan appeared to be a COVID-19 miracle success story but is now seeing a spike in infections.