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Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

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

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

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

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

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.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

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.

Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.

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?

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

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.

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

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

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?

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

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

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.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.