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An Early Challenge to Trump's Foreign Policy in Asia

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Wall Street Journal
Karl Friedhoff

The dispute between Seoul and Tokyo over comfort women has wide-ranging ramifications.

South Korean women wearing traditional dress pay their respects to a comfort-woman statue set up in front of the Japanese consulate in Busan, South Korea. US Foreign Policy

The Airport Security Balancing Act

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WTTW
Cécile Shea

After a deadly attack at the baggage claim area of the Fort Lauderdale airport on Jan. 6, questions have been raised about whether it’s necessary to extend airport security perimeters.

Defense and Security

Rebel Defeat in Aleppo Underscores U.S. Policy Failure

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WTTW
Saeid Golkar

What, if anything, can and should the United States do to help end the conflict in Syria and stabilize the region?

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Could a U.S.-Russia 'Reset' Change Public Distrust?

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National Interest
Dina Smeltz

While an improving tenor in official relations could lead Russians to warm to the United States, American public opinion may be more resistant.

Vladimir Putin speaking in front of a crowd Public Opinion

National Elections and the New American City-State

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Global Insight by Kris Hartley

As the country splinters along geographic and ideological lines, post-election divisions could portend the rise of a new American city-state movement.

Women's march
Josh Howard
Global Cities

Disaster zone: Trump's Cabinet formula

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

Donald Trump, a businessman-turned-president-elect, is larding his Cabinet with business people-turned-public-servants. It's never worked, and it won't work now. Here's why.

A black and white photo of Robert McNamara, who was secretary of defense under Presidents John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Global Politics

Cities, Suburbs, and Immigration: Connected Economies, Divided Politics

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Global Insight by Sara McElmurry

Cities may face some challenges with neighbors in the suburbs while trying to establish policies supporting immigration.

A crowded sidewalk in New York City
Leonard Regazzo
Migration

Disaffected rust belt voters embraced Trump. They had no other hope

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The Guardian
Richard C. Longworth

Midwestern workers voted for Obama in 2012, but they have lost faith in the establishment. Trump echoed their resentments while promising change.

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Jasper Rietman
Global Politics

National Intelligence Chief James Clapper Resigns

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CNN
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder speaks on several items of breaking news including National Intelligence Chief James Clapper resigning, Trumps first meeting with an international leader, and former Trump critic being considered for cabinet.

Ivo Daalder speaking on-stage with a lit screen behind him US Foreign Policy

An Inside Look at the Presidential Transition Process

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WTTW
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder, who worked on President Obama’s National Security Policy transition team and then as ambassador to NATO, joins WTTW to discuss presidential transition.

Ivo Daalder on WTTW Global Politics