Deep Dish Podcast
Browse all episodes of our podcast, Deep Dish, where Council Vice President of Studies Brian T. Hanson sits down with guests to go beyond the headlines on critical global issues.
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Ethiopia's Fate Threatens Regional Stability | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As a potential civil war bubbles to the surface in Ethiopia, the conflict could have a broader impact on the region's politics and US policies towards the continent.
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Energy Insecurity: Where Climate Change Meets Geopolitics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.
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Endgame in Afghanistan, America's Longest War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts James Dobbins and Douglas Lute discuss whether and how an endgame might take shape in America's longest war.
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Emma Belcher on Russia's Nuclear Threat | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
If Russia's war on Ukraine continues to escalate, could nuclear weapons enter the picture? Emma Belcher looks at the risk and what we can do to reduce the threat.
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Elizabeth Shackelford on Afghanistan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Twenty years after the war began, the United States' forces will officially leave Afghanistan on September 11, 2021. What's the argument to leave and why has it taken so long?
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El Salvador's Crackdown on Gangs, Explained | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.
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Douglas Lute and Nicholas Burns on NATO's Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Two former US ambassadors to NATO join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain why it’s a critical time for NATO.
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Don't Overlook the Looming Balkans Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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?
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Domestic Terrorism and the Aftermath of War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can we stop the rise of domestic terrorism in the United States? Kathleen Belew and Robert Pape look at modern history and politics for answers.
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Does the United Nations Do Anything Useful? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Does President Trump Want a War with Iran? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Michael Singh and Ariane Tabatabai join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and Iran.
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Does Older Mean Wiser? US Views on Gerontocracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.
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Do Nukes Make the US Safer? Americans Are Unsure | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.
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Do Navalny Protests Signal Change in Putin’s Russia? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brian Hanson talks with Moskow correspondent and author Joshua Yaffa about future of the US-Russian relationship.
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Derailing Democracy? Israel's Plan to Limit Judicial Powers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Just weeks after his return to power, the Netanyahu government threatens democracy.
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Democrats and Republicans Split over Immigration Levels | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.
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Democracy on the Brink: Understanding Mexico's Authoritarian Turn | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?
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Democracy is in Danger Worldwide. Here's What to Do. | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Can we prevent global democracy’s death? Hoover Institution's Larry Diamond joins Deep Dish to offer his assessment and a dire warning.
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Democracy and the Life of Cities Workshop | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Building on the 2021 Summit for Democracy and its city-focused side event, this workshop will examine the policies and practices through which cities can advance democracy. -
Defending Our Skies from Spy Balloons and Public Fear | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Defending Democracy Post-Insurrection in Brazil | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?
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Defending American Airspace Against Unidentified Objects | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses recent incursions by an alleged surveillance balloon and other unidentified objects into North American airspace. -
Deep Dish Takes You Inside the Global Response to COVID-19 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Highlights from recent Deep Dish podcast episodes covering COVID-19 response in Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Europe, and South Korea.  
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Deep Dish Returns! Lessons on a Career Spent in Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Get ready to meet Brian Hanson and Lizzy Shackelford – the voices behind Deep Dish.
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Deep Dish Podcast Explains What to Watch for in 2021 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Many of the challenges the world faced in 2020 will continue to shape our world next year.
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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts, journalists, and leaders join Brian Hanson to discuss world headlines, politics, global affairs, news stories, current events, and foreign relations. https://globalaffairs.org/commentary-and-analysis/podcasts/deep-dish-global-affairs-podcast -
Deep Dish Live: The Next Phase of COVID-19 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this live recording of Deep Dish, experts analyze what the next phase of the pandemic will look like around the world. -
Deep Dish Live: How the 2020 Election Will Shape US Global Engagement | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A live taping of our global affairs podcast, Deep Dish, where Ivo Daalder and Kori Schake reacted to results of the 2020 election. -
Debunking Putin's False History of Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Putin claims he’s fixing a historic wrong in Ukraine. Historian Kathryn David joins Deep Dish to share the truth.
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Debunking Globalization: How Regionalization Shapes the Global Economy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Has regionalization or globalization been the key economic trend over the last 40 years?
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Daniel Drezner on World War III and US Grand Strategy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Washington Post contributing editor Daniel Drezner joins Deep Dish to discuss trade disputes and whether they could lead to another world war.
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Cryptocurrencies, Geopolitics, & the Future of Money | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Bitcoin is just a small part of the global conversation around cryptocurrencies. Will they shake up the economy—and geopolitics—as much as advertised?
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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Offers Hope, Eventually | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans should expect a slow vaccine rollout in 2021 as cases rise to new heights.
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COVID-19 Threatens Global Progress on Gender Equality | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Jamille Bigio joins Brian Hanson to explain why gender equality is critical to economic prosperity and global security.
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COVID-19 Lessons from Japan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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COVID-19 Lessons from Germany | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Wall Street Journal’s Bojan Pancevski joins Deep Dish from Berlin to examine Germany’s reopening strategy after COVID-19.
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Coup D'Ă©tats Rise as Democracy Declines | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Counterinsurgency's Failures, from Afghanistan to Vietnam | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Winning hearts and minds doesn't defeat insurgent groups, author Jacqueline Hazelton argues. So why does the United States still rely on counterinsurgency?
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Council Experts Offer President Biden Foreign Policy Advice | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration.Â
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Could an Asian NATO be in the Cards? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.
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Confronting China's Rise to Regional Dominance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts from the United States, Japan, and South Korea discuss a coordinated trilateral response to China’s growing power in the Asia-Pacific region. -
Conflict Has Changed. Do International Norms Still Matter? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Peter Maurer of the International Committee of the Red Cross joins Deep Dish to discuss the complications of modern humanitarian crises and urban conflicts.
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Climate Change—The Biggest US Security Threat? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While framing climate change as a national security threat isn’t new, recent reports argue when it comes to security planning, climate is the central concern, not a peripheral issue.
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City Diplomacy on the Rise | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brian Hanson talks with Penny Abeywardena and Henri-Paul Normandin about cities' diplomatic agendas.
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Cities, Consumers, and Companies Are the Secret of Sustainability | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brookings' Anthony F. Pipa and UL's Catherine P. Sheehy join  Deep Dish  to discuss the way forward for cities, the private sector, and SDGs.
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Cities Combatting Urban Violence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts discusses how cities can combat urban violence.
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Chinese Cyber Attacks and Industrial Espionage | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Lesley Carhart and Adam Segal join Brian Hanson to discuss international cyber space.
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China's Slow Growth and America's Missing Trade Deal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Phil Levy joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and China.
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China's Blockbuster Influence in Hollywood | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Movie producer Lynda Obst and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Deep Dish to examine how China is changing the US box office.
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China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The latest analysis, events, research, and commentary on the country of China. https://globalaffairs.org/china