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Admiral John Richardson joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss China, Russia, and the future of the Navy.

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

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

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

Inside Russia, Putin is tightly controlling the narrative around his war in Ukraine. But externally, Russia's disinformation prowess is faltering. Here's why.

New York Times reporter Matina Stevis-Gridneff and sanctions expert Nicholas Mulder join Deep Dish to discuss how the sanctions crippling Russia affect the global economy.

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

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

Molly Montgomery and William Rugeroin Deep Dish to discuss if dealing with Putin is a lost cause or not.

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

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

Putin claims he’s fixing a historic wrong in Ukraine. Historian Kathryn David joins Deep Dish to share the truth.

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

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

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

How are soaring costs affecting lives and testing political support for sanctions on Russia?

Carnegie nuclear policy senior fellow Ankit Panda discusses recent nuclear saber-rattling by Russia and North Korea and whether the risk of nuclear conflict is growing.

How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.

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

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

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

Emma Ashford and James Goldgeier join Deep Dish to discuss the war in Ukraine from restraint and liberal internationalist perspectives.

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

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

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.

Tanvi Mandan and Srinath Raghavan unpack India’s foreign policy calculations between Russia, China, and a unified West.

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

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

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

Why microchips are at the heart of the geopolitical contest between the US and China.

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

What is driving the recent increase in North Korean missile launches—and how should the US respond?

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

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

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

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

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

Can the United States and Russia still work together on nuclear nonproliferation?

Tony Chavez, and Council President Ivo Daalder join Brian Hanson to discuss the Russia-Ukraine dispute

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.

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.

Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.

How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the global food system? Food security experts Ertharin Cousin and Teresa Welsh discuss.

Does the Sri Lanka crisis foreshadow uprisings across the Global South? Expert Ram Manikkalingam joins Deep Dish to discuss.

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

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

We need smart and efficient food systems to preserve the Earth—are young people the silver bullet?

Melinda Haring and Joanna Rohozinska join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss the latest in Europe.

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