Deep Dish on Global Affairs

Why is the relationship between the West and the Global South failing and what can be done ? Stimson Center's Aude Darnal challenges the dominant focus on great power competition and highlights wh y this a pproach fails to foster meaningful, mutually beneficial relations. Discover why redefining th is lens is essential for the United States, the Global South, and the world .

What role do international partners like the United States play in shaping Sudan's transitional path forward?  Deep Dish  explores the need for a new approach to conflict resolution that prioritizes civilian interests, joined by Jacqueline Burns, former advisor to the US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, and Peter Biar Ajak of the Belfer Center. They question traditional methods and uncover...

Artificial intelligence raises increasingly grim concerns among experts. Are our digital spaces truly safe for democracy? On Deep Dish , the Alliance for Securing Democracy's Laura Rosenberger and Stanford University's Jacob Helberg discuss digital interference, misinformation, and data privacy within the lens of geopolitics. [This episode originally aired August 13, 2020]   Reading List: Silicon...

Nearly one in every four children worldwide is affected by malnutrition. Roger Thurow, senior fellow and author of The First 1,000 Days , joins Deep Dish to explore the impact of good nutrition for mothers and children. He provides ten-year updates on the communities in India, Uganda, and Guatemala featured in his book, explores the importance of good nutrition on growth and development, and consi...

Netflix's hit show "The Diplomat" brings real-world diplomacy to the spotlight. On Deep Dish , E xecutive P roducer of Madam Secretary David Grae and career diplomat Maryum Saifee examine the show's portrayal of diplomats, the importance of sharing these stories in pop culture, and the significance of the State Department finally going to Hollywood . Reading List:   Transforming State: Pathways to...

While the West focuses on Ukraine's counteroffensive, the stakes look very different inside Kyiv. Fresh from a visit to the capitol city, Council President Ivo Daalder joins former Ukrainian diplomat Iuliia Osmolovska to share Ukrainians' focus on the long term: integration with the West, consequences of the war, and what comes after.

Since its launch three years ago,  The Continent  has become the most widely distributed newspaper in Africa. Issued via WhatsApp,  The Continent  tells stories "by Africans, for Africans," and reveals just how different African news looks when the people living it are the ones writing the stories. Editor-in-Chief Simon Allison joins us on  Deep Dish  to talk about shaping this new outlet, and Bri...

President Biden hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at his second-ever state dinner as part of the US strategy to get the strained South Korea-Japan relationship back on track. On  Deep Dish , US Institute of Peace's Frank Aum and the Wilson Center's Shihoko Goto explore the reasons for the recurring ruptures over history, why the US cares, and the implications for geopolitics in Asia.

On Deep Dish , we explore whether the Biden administration has followed through on its promises to prioritize human rights in US foreign policy and whether recent events like the release of the annual human rights report and the Democracies Summit provide any hints about how effective they have been. Join experts Steven Feldstein and Sarah Yager as they evaluate the administration's progress and u...

The ICC has dubbed Vladimir Putin personally responsible for the abductions of children from Ukraine. While the world focuses on Putin's prospects,  Deep Dish dives into the underlying issue: accountability, justice, and protection of the most vulnerable victims of war. Experts Nathaniel Raymond and Kathryn Sikkink unpack the tragic reality of child abductions during times of conflict, how the ind...

Deep Dish  is back after a brief break with a new theme song and some exciting news: occasional host Lizzy Shackelford is joining as an official co-host. To celebrate, Brian and Lizzy talk to each other and give you a chance to get to know them more personally. From what led them to a career grappling with global affairs to their hobbies and interests, we're exploring it all. Tune in to meet the h...

Around the world, authoritarianism is rising, and women's rights are declining—and it's not a coincidence that's happening at the same time. On Deep Dish , we revisit a conversation with Valerie Hudson and Zoe Marks to explain how sexism undermines national security, why autocrats are afraid of women, and why progress on gender equality is essential for stability, democracy, and prosperity. [This...

Today, TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress in light of the Biden administration's threat to ban the social media app over concerns that it poses a threat to national security. On Deep Dish , we're revisiting our conversation with author Aynne Kokas who explains why China has been so effective at collecting and "trafficking" the data of citizens, and how this data could give them a geopo...

On Deep Dish , we're revisiting our conversation about the world of espionage and the secrets of intelligence gathering with Amy Zegart, author of Spies, Lies, and Algorithms. As new technology continues to disrupt all aspects of our lives, Zegart explains how these innovations are changing espionage and why spy myths perpetuated by Hollywood often get in the way of understanding threats. [This ep...

Since Mahsa Amini's death in Iranian custody last September, protesters—many women and Gen Z activists—have demanded greater freedom, including an end to the mandatory hijab. Narges Bajoghli of Johns Hopkins University and women of the Iranian diaspora join Deep Dish to explore Iran's ongoing protests, their significance for the global women's movement, and the push for gender equality.

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's recent moves to undermine the country's National Electoral Institute have sparked massive pro-democracy protests and stoked fears that the country is backsliding into authoritarianism. On Deep Dish , Denise Dresser, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, and Guillermo Trejo, Notre Dame and Kellogg Institue, discuss Mexico's future and why everyon...

One year ago, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, but perhaps the greatest surprise has been the emergence of one of the most significant wartime leaders of the 21st century. How did Volodymyr Zelensky become the guiding force we know today? On  Deep Dish , Olga Onuch, author of "The Zelensky Effect," dives into the story of the ordinary Ukrainian who rose to command the...

In recent weeks, the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena sightings in North America have left many wondering whether US air defense systems are equipped to handle such threats. Ex-NORAD chief Scott Clancy and Carnegie Council's Arthur Holland Michel join Deep Dish to discuss how worried Americans should truly be.         Reading List:   The Chinese balloon is hardly alone in watching America from the sk...

About The Episode Globalization is said to have fused our economies, societies, and cultures—but what if our world is not as globalized as we think? On Deep Dish , Shannon O'Neil, author of "The Globalization Myth," argues that, in fact, regionalization has played a more key role in global economic competition, discussing the implications for the United States and the future of the world's economy...

Israel's right-wing legislators have taken aim at the country's supreme court. Their proposal to overhaul and limit the judiciary has sparked mass protest and debate and could dramatically change the balance of power. Joining Deep Dish from Israel are Times of Israel journalist Tal Schneider and legal scholar Tamar Hostovsky Brandes to examine the judicial reform proposal, its potential impact on...

Unrest & instability has surrounded Peruvian politics for the last seven years as six different presidents have taken office. Over the past month, anti-government protests have erupted, uniting disenfranchised Peruvians who are demanding that the newest president, Dina Boluarte, step down. Reporting from Peru, Cynthia Sanborn and Ryan Dube explore what is driving the unrest, unpack Peru's unpreced...

Brazilian authorities swiftly detained more than 1,500 pro-Bolsonaro rioters in connection with the January 8 attack on Brazil's capital and have charged dozens in recent days. Following the insurrection, what deeper challenges lie ahead for Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva? On Deep Dish , Sarah Esther Maslin and Ryan Berg unpack Brazil's response and what the future holds for one of...

This Friday, Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida will make his first visit to Washington, DC for a summit meeting with President Biden. On Deep Dish , Council on Foreign Relations' Sheila Smith and Hudson Institute's Masashi Murano explore what is behind Japan's new security vision, how the changes are viewed generationally by the Japanese public, and what this means for the future of the US-Jap...

From Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the climate crisis, to soaring food and energy prices, headlines in 2022 have been tough. If this barrage of negative news has made you want to switch off, you're not alone. On Deep Dish , behavioral science expert Dr. Kris Lee and former Foreign Policy editor-in-chief Jonathan Tepperman share tips for how to reframe your global outlook and navigate anxiety in...

As digital technologies and social media have evolved to dominate our everyday lives, governments and businesses – at home and abroad - have been able to collect vast troves of our personal information. On  Deep Dish , author Aynne Kokas explains why China has been so effective at collecting and "trafficking" the data of United States and other foreign citizens, and how this data could give them a...