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Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue that engagement is necessary in shaping the US-China relationship.

Ever wondered why quick fixes often lead to dead ends? On Deep Dish, we dive into 'The Slow Lane' with social change expert Sascha Haselmayer.

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

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

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

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

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.

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

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

We breakdown the mystery behind the BRICS and its evolving role in shaping the global order.

Innovation, utopian visions, ethics, and profits have shaped the effects technology has on urban life. What has worked, what has failed, and what does it mean for the future?

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

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

Deep Dish confronts America’s deadly fentanyl crisis and the struggle to stop the flood of fentanyl from entering the country.

Explore the Sahel's alarming pattern of coups as we unravel the threads behind Niger's recent crisis.

We explore how the 1998 US embassy bombings in Kenya forever changed the way the US government protects its representatives abroad.

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

Aging populations, economic prospects, and sustainability goals - we tackle it all in this episode on population decline.

Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.

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

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

Why did the lost Titan submarine get more buzz and funding than migrant lives?

From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.

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

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

How can international partners help pave the way for a more peaceful future in Sudan?

How can cyber technologies erode democracy?

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

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.

Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.

While many in the West see the outcome of the war as determined by military action and shifts in battlefield positions, in Ukraine, long term integration with the West is the most important goal.

Some of the most important innovations in the news media may be happening in Africa. What can we learn?

On Deep Dish, we discuss if the ROK and Japan can finally resolve their fight over history and cooperate on Asia security.

Deep Dish unpacks if Biden really centered human rights in US foreign policy.

The recent ICC arrest warrant for Putin has sparked global attention, but what about the children abducted during conflict?

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

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Valerie Hudson and Zoe Marks explain how women's rights shape national security and democracy.

How have online platforms, and lax US regulation, facilitated the flow of data from the US to China – and what does this mean for the geopolitical contest between these superpowers?

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

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

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

Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?

The unknown story of Zelensky’s powerful wartime leadership.

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.

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

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

Can Peru’s democracy satisfy protester demands, or will it head into political chaos?

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

What are the implications of Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, and what does this mean for the US-Japan security alliance?

As a year of conflict and crises draws to a close, how can we absorb the news without losing hope in 2023 and beyond?