Commentary

"What you're seeing on both sides of the border there right now is just complete despair," says Cécile Shea.

The world is facing three global water crises—it's imperative that we respond to them.

After decades of steady progress, the number of people without access to electricity increased in 2022. About 80% of people worldwide who don’t have electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa.

Major League Cricket is the country's first professional-level league for the world's second-most popular sport, and Chicago could eventually host a team.

James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

The current configuration of the international system is a recipe for frozen conflicts to thaw, Paul Poast argues.

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

Cécile Shea unpacks the militant group's background following its recent attacks on Israel.

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.