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The heart of the alliance lies in the commitment of each member to defend the others.

With tensions high on the Korean Peninsula some fear a misstep or miscalculation by either the United States or North Korea could lead to armed conflict – potentially one that could even go nuclear.

The new administration has its hands full when it comes to foreign affairs.

The ability of Tillerson’s state department to engage with the world is under attack.

Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and the current president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, says our allies in Europe are watching events unfold with “deep concern and great worry.”

Even everyday Republicans are now more positive than Democrats toward Russia, according to several opinion polls.

Is Trump’s executive order really that much different from immigration bans imposed by his predecessors—including President Barack Obama? Or is it a big setback for counterterrorism efforts?

The dispute between Seoul and Tokyo over comfort women has wide-ranging ramifications.

What, if anything, can and should the United States do to help end the conflict in Syria and stabilize the region?

While an improving tenor in official relations could lead Russians to warm to the United States, American public opinion may be more resistant.