Should the US Embrace or Reject Engagement with China?
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in his third five-year term as the nation's president, putting him on track to stay in power for life at a time of severe economic challenges and rising tensions with the US. Nonresident senior fellow Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue the importance of engagement with China as a necessary component of US foreign policy. If we do not pursue it, he says, we are missing opportunities for a more peaceful coexistence between both countries and the world. This episode originally aired on August 4, 2022. Reading List: , Paul...
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How to Change the World: Why Quick Fixes Fail and What to Do
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
Dive into the world of lasting change with Deep Dish! Join host Brian Hanson and author Sascha Haselmayer in a captivating exploration of 'The Slow Lane.' We’ll uncover the secrets behind why instant solutions often miss the mark, and how embracing patience and strategic thinking can pave the way for sustainable transformation to address global challenges. Reading List , Sascha Haselmayer & Anne-Marie Slaughter, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, July 18, 2023
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This Era of Hostage Diplomacy Requires New Answers
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From Hamas to Russia to Iran, hostage-taking is on the rise once again and hostage diplomacy has entered that arsenal of foreign policy tools by countries around the world. This week, Northwestern University’s Dani Gilbert guides us through what is new, what has worked and failed in the past, and why countries need new ways to respond to hostage-taking today. Reading List: , Danielle Gilbert, Good Authority, Oct 13, 2023 , Danielle Gilbert, Good Authority, Sept 20, 2023 , Danielle Gilbert, Foreign Affairs, Aug 24, 2022
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How Partisan is US Foreign Policy?
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
Deep Dish explores how America’s hyper partisan politics are impacting foreign policy actions. Author Jordan Tama shares revelations from his new book, while the Council’s Dina Smeltz unveils fresh survey data to expose how partisanship plays out in US foreign policy. Reading List: , Jordan Tama, Oxford University Press, September 1, 2023 , Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Could an Asian NATO be in the Cards?
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
The Asia-Pacific region is witnessing a seismic shift in power dynamics as nations like Japan, Australia, and the US forge a game-changing partnership to counter China's influence. The big question: could this lead to a new NATO for the Pacific? And what would that mean? Experts Michael Green and Karl Friedhoff dissect the motives, strategies, and potential outcomes. Reading List: , Michael Green, Foreign Policy, September 6, 2023
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Is Poland's General Election a Turning Point for the Nation?
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
On Sunday, Poland’s opposition parties won a victory in the country’s general election signaling a radical change for the country. After emerging as a major EU success story, Poland’s politics shifted dramatically almost a decade ago, putting it on a nationalist path dominated by a far-right coalition. But now the country appears headed back in a pro-EU direction. Expert Monika Sus and host Lizzy Shackelford shed light on the country's shifting politics and changing role in the global landscape.
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Gaza: Epicenter of the Israel-Hamas War
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Deep Dish delves into the heart of the Gaza Strip. Expert Michael Merryman-Lotze and host Brian Hanson discuss its complex history, its people, the role of the region in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and its place in the Israel-Hamas war that has shaken the world. Related Content: , Michael Merryman-Lotze, American Friends Service Committee, October 9, 2023 , Deep Dish Podcast, May 20, 2021
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Energy Insecurity: Where Climate Change Meets Geopolitics
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
How is energy insecurity shaping the world's power dynamics? From the urgency of collaboration to the delicate balance between environmental sustainability and national interests, guests Jason Bordoff and Meghan O'Sullivan offer a fresh perspective on the complexities of green energy underlying our modern global landscape. Reading List , Jason Bordoff and Meghan L. O’Sullivan, Foreign Affairs, May/June 2023
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BRICS Expansion Explained: New Members, New Challenges
Deep Dish on Global Affairs
Deep Dish demystifies the world of BRICS+ and delves into the intriguing expansion that is making waves in international diplomacy. Discover its origins and the significance behind its newest members. Atlantic Council’s Colleen Cottle joins host Lizzy Shackelford to explore the motivations, the dynamics at play, and its potential impact on the world stage. Reading List , Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, Sep 08, 2023
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New Technologies Transforming City Life: Dream or Reality?
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Can smart cities truly deliver on their promises of innovation and sustainability? On Deep Dish, author and winner of the Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award, John Lorinc joins host Brian Hanson to navigate the intersection of urban planning technology and ethical concerns in his book Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology, and the Pursuit of Urban Utopias. Related Content: , John Lorinc, Coach House Books, August 23, 2022 Meet the Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award and submit books for ! 2023 Pritzker Forum on Global...
info_outlineWith Uganda's recent passage of an extreme anti-LGBTQ law, Deep Dish explores the external influences, particularly US evangelical groups, that have intensified discrimination in Uganda and beyond. Ugandan journalist Lydia Namubiru unravels the historical context and societal factors behind this pressing issue. And Minority Africa’s Caleb Okereke sheds light on the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ communities in Uganda and elsewhere on the continent.
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- The Unholy Relationship Between Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law and US Evangelicalism, Emma Sanderson, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, June 8, 2023
- How US Evangelicals Helped Homophobia Flourish in Africa, Caleb Okereke, Foreign Policy, March 19, 2023
- Exclusive: US Christian Right pours more than $50m into Africa, Lydia Namubiru, Open Democracy, October 29, 2020