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Quality of Life and Place as Economic Development

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Reimagining Civic Commons
John Austin

John Austin and Amanda Weinstein discuss the power of investments in quality of life & place-making to revitalize communities.

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The Impact of US Economic Woes on Support for Ukraine

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Running Numbers by Isabelle Grassel

Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.

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Yassine Khalfalli
Public Opinion

Craig Kafura and Paul Nadeau on Shinzo Abe

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Conversation Six
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura and Paul Nadeau discuss Shinzo Abe's reputation as a "controversial figure" and what is next for Japan.

Shinzo Abe speaks at a G7 Summit in 2017.
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Global Politics

The Assassination and Legacy of Shinzo Abe

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Deep State Radio
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea joins the Deep State Radio Daily Brief to discuss Shinzo Abe's assassination, his legacy, and what comes next for Japan.

A woman walks past a television screen showing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, 2015.
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Global Politics

World Review: Biden in the Middle East, Britain's Next Leader, Sri Lanka's Collapse

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ravi Agrawal, Bianna Golodryga, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Biden bumps fists with Israeli leaders on the tarmac in the Middle East.
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Global Politics

Abe's Greatest Success Might Have Been Navigating the Trump Years

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

In spite of Trump, Shinzo Abe was still able to strengthen US-Japan relations during his time as Prime Minister.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walk together at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on November 6, 2017.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Chicago’s First Citywide Plan in Half a Century Seeks to Address Structural Inequality

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WBEZ
Natalie Moore

"The city of Chicago is releasing a new citywide plan to shape the future with an emphasis on equity," writes Longworth Media Fellow Natalie Moore.

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A CAATSA Waiver for India: What's Really at Stake

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The Diplomat
Chet Lee

If the U.S. wants to counter China’s military expansion, it cannot afford to jeopardize security ties with India.

The Scorpene submarine Vagsheer in Mumbai, India.
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Defense and Security

Engagement With China Has Not Failed

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The National Interest
Paul Heer

Paul Heer argues that US engagement with China has not failed - it just has not succeeded yet, and is still worth trying.

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris.
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US Foreign Policy

Lessons from Normandy: War Is a Tool of Last Resort

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

After a visit to Normandy, Elizabeth Shackleford ponders what lessons of war the Greatest Generation can teach us.

A grave at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer.
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Defense and Security