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

After a deadly attack at the baggage claim area of the Fort Lauderdale airport on Jan. 6, questions have been raised about whether it’s necessary to extend airport security perimeters.

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.

Donald Trump, a businessman-turned-president-elect, is larding his Cabinet with business people-turned-public-servants. It's never worked, and it won't work now. Here's why.

Midwestern workers voted for Obama in 2012, but they have lost faith in the establishment. Trump echoed their resentments while promising change.

Ivo Daalder speaks on several items of breaking news including National Intelligence Chief James Clapper resigning, Trumps first meeting with an international leader, and former Trump critic being considered for cabinet.

Ivo Daalder, who worked on President Obama’s National Security Policy transition team and then as ambassador to NATO, joins WTTW to discuss presidential transition.

As president, Trump will have to reassure allies that America's commitment to their security remains strong and unconditional.

The rise of a populist movement isn't limited to the United States. Scott Simon talks with Ivo Daalder and Aleksandr Hemon about populism abroad, and their view of an extraordinary election.