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Deep Dish on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
United States
China
Iran
India
Russia
Ukraine
NATO
Middle East
Human Rights
Donald Trump
Global South
Gaza
Humanitarian Aid
Protests
Artificial Intelligence
G20
Indo-Pacific
Europe
Sudan
United Nations

Deep Dish on Global Affairs helps you make sense of our rapidly changing world. Join host Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as she speaks with thought leaders, journalists, and experts shaping foreign policy and global events. Together, they go beyond the headlines, explaining how events unfolded, why they matter, and what to watch for. Can global trade ... more

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As America marks its 250th anniversary, The Economist's John Prideaux retraces Alexis de Tocqueville's famous journey across the United States to see what has changed over the past two centuries. Starting from the East Coast then across and down the ... more

Turkey is playing an increasingly important role inside NATO, but its relationships with Russia, Europe, and the United States are more complicated than ever. Brookings Institution's Aslı Aydıntaşbaş joins Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss President Trump'... more

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As the United States marks 250 years of independence, its allies are reassessing America's role in the world. Journalist and military historian Mark Urban joins Leslie Vinjamuri to discuss US foreign policy, NATO, Europe's security, growing competiti... more

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In this special Deep Dish LIVE episode, Leslie Vinjamuri sits down with New York Times White House and National Security Correspondent, David Sanger, who recently spoke with President Trump about the Iran deal. Together, they unpack how the United St... more

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Recent Guests

Aslı Aydıntaşbaş
Director of the Turkey Project at the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
Episode: NATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey
Mark Urban
Journalist and military historian
Episode: Can America Still Lead at 250 — Or Is the World Moving On?
David Sanger
New York Times White House and National Security correspondent
The New York Times
Episode: DEEP DISH LIVE: David Sanger on Trump's Phone Call, Iran Deal, and What Comes Next
Simon Rabinovitch
Beijing Bureau Chief at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Summer Davos: What does China Want?
Mathieu Duchâtel
Director of International Studies and resident senior fellow at the Institut Montaigne
Institut Montaigne
Episode: Can the G7 Deliver on Economic Security?
Anne-Marie Slaughter
CEO of New America and incoming Dean of the London School of Economics School of Public Policy
New America; London School of Economics
Episode: Rise of Middle Powers: 'A New Order Is Gradually Being Born'
Michèle Flournoy
Former US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy
Center for a New American Security (implied)
Episode: Is the US Entering a New Era of Global Power?
Oriana Skylar Mastro
Scholarly expert on China and security; faculty at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: What China Really Thinks About America Right Now
Derek Grossman
Senior defense analyst, Center for a New American Security
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Is the Quad Fracturing as US Priorities Shift?

Host

Leslie Vinjamuri
Host of Deep Dish on Global Affairs

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 329 ratings
  • Some excellent insights, especially in connecting things Tru mp sees as a threat to his unchecked power

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ceesked
    7 months ago
  • Great Show

    I couldn’t be happier for the return of Deep Dish and to see this podcast is back. It’s needed. It’s informative and gives context and understanding in an easy-to-digest manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeyMcD617
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant!

    This is the perfect choice for anyone interested in learning more about national security! Each episode is informative and enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andieo1997
    United States4 years ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    4 years ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    4 years ago

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NATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey
Q: How does Europe perceive Turkey's relationship with Russia and its impact on NATO cohesion?
Europe is divided; some fear Turkey's loyalty while others see Turkey as an essential partner in stabilizing volatile regions, with ongoing debates about F-35s and Turkey's role in European security.
NATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey
Q: What does Erdoğan hope to achieve at the summit from both domestic and international perspectives?
He seeks to demonstrate strength and secure international recognition of Turkey's regional role, while positioning himself for domestic legitimacy through visible leadership in diplomacy and defense partnerships.
NATO's Most Complicated Member: Turkey
Q: So what do Turkey's multiple alignments mean for transatlantic security, NATO, and the US-Turkey relationship?
Turkey seeks validation of its geopolitical importance and hopes Western partners recognize its unique balancing act, while aiming to reestablish defense ties with NATO and the United States, potentially through sanctions relief and defense sales.
Rise of Middle Powers: 'A New Order Is Gradually Being Born'
Q: How do AI tech giants influence this order and what is the 'third path' for AI governance?
Slaughter argues for pooling compute and cooperation among like-minded nations to reduce dependence on US/Chinese models, exploring alternative models, and engaging broader stakeholders beyond governments, including industry and civil society.
Rise of Middle Powers: 'A New Order Is Gradually Being Born'
Q: What would effective multilateralism look like coming from those middle powers?
She emphasizes coalitions of the willing or catalytic coalitions, the importance of non-consensus decision-making such as majority voting, and a bigger role for regional organizations in coordinating action on regional and global issues.

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