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The War in Gaza After 100 Days

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America Abroad
Ivo H. Daalder

"Israel can succeed only by shifting course," writes Ivo Daalder.

Palestinians look for survivors following Israeli airstrike in Nusseirat refugee camp, Gaza Strip on October 31, 2023.
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Global Politics

What Happens on US University Campuses Has Global Implications

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

American universities generate soft power for the United States, Paul Poast writes.

Harvard President Claudine Gay speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education
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US Foreign Policy

Another effect of the migrant crisis: a 'golden visa' crunch

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

The flood of impoverished migrants camping in Chicago awaiting government processing for asylum has put a roadblock up in front of a very different class of hopeful immigrants.

Migrants raise their hands to take the oath of citizenship
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Migration

Blinken in the Middle East, Red Sea Attacks, US-China Relations

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

US Navy Ship in Yemen
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Global Politics

US-China Detente Likely to Remain Elusive in 2024

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East Asia Forum
Paul Heer

"As the new year rolls in, mutual distrust continues to obstruct mutual understanding," Paul Heer writes.

President Joe Biden stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit
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US Foreign Policy

Explainer: How US ties in the Middle East are preventing a regional war (so far)

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. has official relationships with nearly every country in the Middle East. Israel, a close U.S. ally, has official ties with only five.

Antony Blinken, left, shakes hands with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani
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Defense and Security

Cities around the world charge to drive in certain downtown areas. Could Chicago follow?

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ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

Hailed as a way to reduce traffic and pollution and to improve city transit systems, cordon pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?

Traffic on I-90 with a Metra commuter train crossing overhead
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Global Cities

2024 Will Be a Year of Elections That Could Reshape Global Politics

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"The elections of 2024 could mark an inflection point for democracy globally and, by consequence, international relations," Paul Poast writes.

People pass by a campaign poster for Taiwan’s presidential election
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Global Politics

Q&A: Hispanic business owners see migrant influx as an opportunity for growth

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

"In 20 years, I’m betting that Texas will feel sorry that they shipped these workers away," says Jaime Di Paulo, president of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

A person wearing a scarf and a hat with "Chicago" on it
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Migration

Headlines to Watch in 2024

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Susan Glasser, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Global Elections
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Global Politics