Deep Dish on Global Affairs

This podcast explores the rise of hostage-taking and hostage diplomacy, discussing the shift in methods and the emergence of autocratic states practicing it. It also delves into the measures taken in response to hostage situations, the UN Convention Against the Taking of Hostages, US policy on concessions to terrorists, and the motivations, patterns, and solutions related to hostage diplomacy.

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: Bipartisanship and US Foreign Policy: Cooperation in a Polarized Age, Jordan Tama, Oxford University Press, September 1, 2023 Public Opinion Survey Reports, Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Experts discuss the idea of an Asian NATO as a counterbalance to China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region. The podcast explores the purpose of the Quad in countering China's power, the challenges of implementing an economic Article 5, the risks of a defense pact in Asia, and the potential gains and losses of an Asian NATO.

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.

Michael Merryman-Lotze, an expert on the Gaza Strip and Israeli-Palestinian conflict, joins Brian Hanson to discuss the complex history of Gaza, its role in the conflict, and its place in the Israel-Hamas war. They explore the challenges faced by the Gaza population, the rise and isolation of Hamas, the impact of the blockade and restrictions, and the need for a comprehensive approach to prevent future violence.

Energy expert Jason Bordoff and geopolitics specialist Meghan O'Sullivan discuss the complexities of energy insecurity in the context of climate change and geopolitics. They explore the challenges of the global energy transition, the risks of energy insecurity on clean energy efforts, the importance of diversifying critical minerals and supply chains, and the need for a broader approach to tackling climate change through cooperation and partnerships.

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 BRICS has invited 6 countries to join. What does this mean for the US and its allies?, Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, Sep 08, 2023

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: Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology, and the Pursuit of Urban Utopia, John Lorinc, Coach House Books, August 23, 2022 Meet the Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award winner and finalists and submit books for the 2024 award! 2023 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders, Event, November 13-15, 2023 Your Data Were 'Anonymized'? These Scientists Can Still Identify You, Gina Kolata, New York Times, July 23, 2019 This episode is brought to you by UL Solutions.

The expulsion of Muslim schoolgirls for refusing to remove their abayas serves as a stark reminder of France's ongoing struggle to balance its historical commitment to laïcité with its growing religious and cultural diversity. The Council's Ariel Schwartz joins host Brian Hanson to explore laïcité's historical roots, modern challenges, and global implications in contemporary society.

Deep Dish delves into how the unchecked power of social platforms in the Metaverse, woven into the fabric of modern communication, is fueling conflicts, disinformation, terror, and hate. Experts Kristina Wilfore and Leah Kimathi confront the chilling reality of Big Tech's role in fueling extremism in Kenya, where profit often trumps content policing, and share what Kenyans are doing about it. Reading List: The Council for Responsible Social Media, Website Why dangerous content thrives on Facebook and TikTok in Kenya, Neha Wadekar, Washington Post, July 31, 2022