Commentary and Analysis

The flood of impoverished migrants camping in Chicago awaiting government processing for asylum has put a roadblock up in front of a very different class of hopeful immigrants.

Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"As the new year rolls in, mutual distrust continues to obstruct mutual understanding," Paul Heer writes.

The U.S. has official relationships with nearly every country in the Middle East. Israel, a close U.S. ally, has official ties with only five.

Hailed as a way to reduce traffic and pollution and to improve city transit systems, cordon pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?

"The elections of 2024 could mark an inflection point for democracy globally and, by consequence, international relations," Paul Poast writes.

"In 20 years, I’m betting that Texas will feel sorry that they shipped these workers away," says Jaime Di Paulo, president of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Susan Glasser, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

On Dec. 29, South Africa brought genocide charges against Israel in the International Court of Justice. Israel said it will defend itself from the charges at hearings on Jan. 11 and 12 in The Hague.

Thanks to all who were part of our community in 2023! Enjoy this highlight reel of the past year of connections and convenings.