Commentary

"The US military footprint in the Greater Middle East is undermining US strategic priorities elsewhere in the world," Paul Poast argues.

"The longer the conflict goes on, the more likely neighbors start choosing sides, raising the risk of sustained fighting in the long term," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

Some of the most important innovations in the news media may be happening in Africa. What can we learn?

Joining "Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons," Samuel Kling discusses the walkability of Chicago's neighborhoods and how policymakers can make it easier to get around.

Young people are the future of agriculture—so why aren't they getting involved?

With 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water at its doorstep, Chicago and the Midwest should use water security as a competitive advantage.

The South Korean president rode polarization to steady the ship through his first year in office.

“National security leaks can become political Rorschach tests—inevitably interpreted through one’s partisan or ideological lens,” writes Dan Drezner.

"If the US does view China as the key threat to its interests, then neglecting Europe will effectively play into Beijing’s hands," Paul Poast writes.

Ryan Heath, Yvonne Murray, and Giles Whittell join guest host Deborah Amos to discuss the week's top news stories.