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Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Winning hearts and minds doesn't defeat insurgent groups, author Jacqueline Hazelton argues. So why does the United States still rely on counterinsurgency?

Pavin Chachavalpongpun joins Deep Dish to explain how social media makes Thailand's youth protests different than past movements.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Ivo Daalder, Chuck Hagel, Malcolm Rifkind, and Kevin Rudd join Brian Hanson to explain why the current security environment could restart nuclear proliferation.

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

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

The presidents of the National Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute join  Deep Dish  to explain why the United States must promote democracy abroad.

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

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

Why are cultural sites a target during war? Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta and Jim Cuno explore.

How can the world hold Russia accountable for the atrocities in Ukraine? Karen Alter and Rebecca Hamilton discuss.

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

Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?

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

Author Ravi Agrawal joins Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain how the smartphone is transforming the world's largest democracy.

Medical anthropologist and founder of Partners in Health, Paul Farmer, joins Deep Dish to explain the lessons the 2014 Ebola outbreak taught him on care and inequality and how they can be applied to fight COVID-19.

Zanny Minton Beddoes joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain how the United Kingdom fell into their current predicament.

Can we prevent global democracy’s death? Hoover Institution's Larry Diamond joins Deep Dish to offer his assessment and a dire warning.

CFR's Mira Rapp-Hooper explains why NATO is still essential for America’s global leadership – but must be remade to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

During Pride month, we delve into the historical context and societal factors that have shaped Uganda's stance on LGBTQ rights.

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

Alina Das joins the Council's Brian Hanson to discuss America's history of punishing immigrants.

Latin American political expert Pete Schechter joins Deep Dish to discuss the differences between far-right populism in Brazil and the U.S.

Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast explains why both are a key part of American foreign policy.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

Author and former White House Middle East advisor and expert Philip Gordon joins Deep Dish to explain regime change in Middle East policy.

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.

Robert Muggah, research director of the Igarapé Institute in Rio de Janeiro, joins Deep Dish to discuss the myriad problems across Brazil.

Catherine Bertini and Thomas G. Weiss  join Deep Dish to discuss the future of the United Nations and why the United States should lead its renewal.

Sumit Ganguly and Surupa Gupta join Brian Hanson to discuss the impact of the protests to to reform the agricultural sector.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

The European Union has bold goals to wean itself from Russian energy. Can it succeed?

Just a few weeks after announcing the exit, the United States is already making progress withdrawing troops and resources from the site of America's longest war.

Former National Security Council director for Yemen Daniel Schneiderman joins Deep Dish to explain the US role in the conflict in Yemen.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

James M. Lindsay joins the Council’s Dina Smeltz on Deep Dish to discuss the findings of the newly released 2019 Chicago Council Survey.

Claudia Heiss joins Deep Dish to explain what to watch for during the two-year drafting process of Chile's constitution.

What does China’s economic slowdown mean for the world? UC San Diego's Victor Shih joins Deep Dish to discuss.

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Wilson Center’s Lucian Kim explain how Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have exposed flaws in its claims to be a great power.

Just weeks after his return to power, the Netanyahu government threatens democracy.

Bronwyn Bruton and Paul D. Williams join Deep Dish this week to explain what the United States is doing in Somalia and why al Shabaab is a target.

Cyber risk expert Jody Westby and host Brian Hanson examine the Biden administration's options on cyber policy.

Former US Special Envoy for Israeli Palestinian Negotiations Martin Indyk joined us after the 2021 cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to explore the pattern driving the violence.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Former US envoy to Sudan, Andrew Natsios, joins Deep Dish to explain what is going on in Sudan and why it matters.

Authors Dina Esfandiary and Ariane Tabatabai join Deep Dish to discuss the relationship between Iran, Russia, and China.

Author Rebecca Lissner joins Deep Dish to discuss President-Elect Joe Biden's US foreign policy opportunities.