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Nobody loves a conspiracy theory more than Donald Trump

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

It's a conspiracy, folks. Only Donald Trump has it figured out, and only Donald Trump can save us from it.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Delaware County Fair, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Delaware, Ohio. US Foreign Policy

The best answer to Russian aggression is containment

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Financial Times
Ivo H. Daalder

Its greatest vulnerability is its economy, so strong sanctions will hurt, writes Ivo Daalder.

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What you need to know about Iraq's Mosul offensive

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CNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

Iraqi forces will retake Mosul after heavy fighting but rebuilding Iraq will take even longer, says Chicago Council on Global Affairs's Ivo Daalder.

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Opinion: Despite what Trump and Clinton say, Americans want the U.S. to be a global leader

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The Washington Post
Ivo H. Daalder

Is the United States retreating from the world? Anyone watching the presidential campaign can be forgiven for thinking that Americans want little to do with what occurs beyond their borders.

Fans cheer during the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. US Foreign Policy

Survey Of American Public Opinion On U.S. Foreign Policy Reveals Populist Trends

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WBEZ
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz shares what she thinks the trends in the Council's annual survey may indicate for the future of American foreign policy and global influence.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton listens to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis Public Opinion

Trump's poor grasp of NATO is dangerous

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

NATO is not just another business deal. Donald Trump doesn't understand this. But it definitely is a bargain. He doesn't get that either.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Loveland, Colo. US Foreign Policy

Chicago Should Remove All Lead Service Lines to Ensure Safe Water

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Chicago Tribune
Michael Tiboris

As cities across the nation overhaul their aging water systems, Chicago officials say it is up to homeowners to decide whether it is worth replacing pipes at their own expense.

Workers prepare to replace older water mains in the 5100 block of West Roscoe Street Climate and the Environment

An American dictatorship? Yes, it could happen

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The Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

One thing that all Americans want to believe is that it can't happen here. But it can happen anywhere. It may be happening right now.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Germain Arena on Sept. 19, 2016, in Estero, Fla. Global Politics

There is little evidence that terrorist attacks help Donald Trump

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The Washington Post
Dina Smeltz

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey found no difference in support for either of the current major-party presidential candidates just after the Orlando shootings in June.

Members of an FBI evidence response team collect evidence from the scene of bomb explosion in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City on Sept. 19, 2016. Public Opinion

The End of Homicide

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Foreign Affairs
Robert Muggah

How to Halve Global Murders in a Decade

Flowers and pictures of victims of street violence are placed on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Defense and Security