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The Myth of Great Power Manipulation

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The idea that Trump is swaying Russia’s and India’s foreign policies misses a key point about great power politics, Paul Poast argues.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a BRICS summit
Maxim Shipenkov / Pool via AP
Global Politics

Why Beating China Might Be the US' Wrong Focus

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Is every move against China strengthening the US—or is it just making us weaker? Jessica Chen Weiss breaks it down.

Two miniature American flags rest in front of a larger group of Chinese flags.
Andy Wong / AP
Global Politics

Lee Touted South Korea as 'Pacemaker' in US-North Korea Relations—Why That Matters

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Global Insight by Karl Friedhoff

In a meeting with Trump, South Korea’s president named his intention for the nation to serve as the beating heart of diplomatic relations in the region.

US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sitting in a meeting.
Alex Brandon / AP
US Foreign Policy

What the Famine Declaration Means for Gaza

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WBEZ
Ertharin Cousin

"It is not just about defining the level of malnutrition or the level of access to food, but is a recognition that . . . measurable numbers of the population have begun to die," Ertharin Cousin says.

alestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in Gaza City
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Food and Agriculture

The Finer Points of Diplomacy That Will Determine Ukraine's Fate

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Trump’s recent summits failed to achieve a breakthrough, but the details of the outcomes contain clues as to where the talks are headed, Paul Poast writes.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump shake hands
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy

The US and Europe Unite with Ukraine—What Comes Next?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

What do Putin and Trump have in common? Both turn grievance into power, and our guests explain how.

President Donald Trump stands in the middle of a line of European leaders for a photo at the White House on August 18, 2025.
Alex Brandon / AP
Global Politics

Lee's Foreign Policy Aspirations in the Balance Ahead of Trump Summit

In the News
Korea On Point
Karl Friedhoff

The first meeting between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is a critical moment for Seoul to define its role in a changing region, Karl Friedhoff writes.

People watch a TV screen showing an image of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station
Ahn Young-joon / AP
Global Politics

New Chicago Council Leader on America’s Foreign Policy Challenges

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WTTW
Leslie Vinjamuri

"If you’re going to understand the United States, if you’re going to influence the direction of travel, you’ve got to move beyond Washington," Leslie Vinjamuri tells Chicago Tonight.

Leslie Vinjamuri speaks on Chicago Tonight US Foreign Policy

Americans Reject Idea of a Russian Sphere of Influence in Europe

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Most Americans believe the United States has too many interests in Europe to let any one country dominate the region.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference in Alaska
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

European Leaders Urge Security Guarantees for Ukraine

In the News
Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

"They take it this seriously because they don't want to be next," Cécile Shea explains on Paris on Politics.

Cecile Shea on Paris on Politics US Foreign Policy