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Moscow Terror Attack, Growing Biden-Netanyahu Tensions

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Matt Kaminski, Catherine Philp, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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Cutting off US Aid Will Only Prolong the War in Ukraine

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Rather than ending the fighting quickly, cutting off US aid would simply set Russia up to launch a major new offensive," Paul Poast writes.

Ukrainian soldiers prepare to fire a multiple launch rocket system
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In this legal fight, the Art Institute stands to lose more than artwork

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ChicagoGlobal by Brandon Dupré

The museum is fighting two legal battles over ownership of a drawing that's believed to have been stolen by Nazis during the Holocaust.

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"It's hard to compete with Mickey Mouse": Why Chicago recruits international influencers to promote the city

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Chicago's strategy to boost international tourism through partnerships, like Brazilian influencer Lucas Estevam, aims to attract diverse audiences with tailored experiences.

Two people at the front of a boat with the Chicago skyline behind them.
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What Ukraine Needs from NATO

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Foreign Affairs
Ivo H. Daalder

"Without new US military assistance, Ukrainian ground forces may not be able to hold the line against a relentless Russian military," argues Ivo Daalder.

NATO and Ukrainian flags are set up prior to a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 11, 2023.
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From Sudan to Gaza—A Special Conversation with David Miliband

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

David Miliband joins the Council’s Ivo Daalder for a special episode of World Review.

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The US-China Rivalry Was Never Going to Spare TikTok

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The drama around TikTok highlights the vulnerability of the global economy to geopolitics, Paul Poast writes.

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Chicago's retail vacancies are hitting all-time highs. What can it learn from other global cities?

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

Reflecting a global trend, Chicago Loop retail vacancies hit a record 30%—most likely due to remote work—necessitating revival strategies.

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Russia's Presidential Election, Famine in Gaza, Haiti Crisis

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ravi Agrawal, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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When It Comes to the War in Gaza, the Global Is 'Going Local'

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast explores the effectiveness of municipal action on global affairs in the wake of recent city resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting
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