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Coup d’états are on the rise globally. Can they be stopped? Experts Jonathan Powell and Erica De Bruin join Deep Dish to offer their solutions.

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

Experts join Deep Dish podcast host Brian Hanson to examine if Venezuelan President Maduro can hold on to his power after a failed coup attempt.

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.

Expert Phillip Alpers joins a special live edition of Deep Dish to discuss global solutions to the American epidemic of gun violence.

Experts Laurel Miller and Andrew Watkins join Deep Dish to unpack Afghanistan’s economic collapse.

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?

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

Caroline de Gruyter, James Harding, and Ryan Heath join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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

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

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

James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.

How can cyber technologies erode democracy?

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

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

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

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

Cameron Munter and Tanvi Madan join the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to explain what you need to know about the ongoing crisis between India and Pakistan.

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

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

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

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

Ivo Daalder talks with Susan Glasser, James Harding, and Stefan Kornelius about the news that matters most to our world this week.

Ivo Daalder talks with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell to get their perspectives on the news of the week and what to keep an eye on in the days ahead.

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?

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

Kim Ghattas, Philip Stephens, and Julian Barnes join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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

Movie producer Lynda Obst and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Deep Dish to examine how China is changing the US box office.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

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.

Kim Ghattas, Bobby Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Julia Lovell, author of Maoism: A Global History, joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss the legacy of Mao Zedong.

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.