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New President of Chicago Council on Global Affairs Discusses Mission

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WGN News
Leslie Vinjamuri

"People understand the conversation in Washington is often very stuck in a very divided context," Leslie Vinjamuri says. "They're trying to understand a broader perspective, and we bring that."

Leslie Vinjamuri speaks with WGN's Micah Materre US Foreign Policy

What's Next for Iran Nuclear Negotiations

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Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

As the ceasefire between Israel and Iran continues, Cécile Shea reacts to President Trump's announcement of a tentative meeting between the United States and Iran.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video US Foreign Policy

The Reasons Why Israel Launched Its War on Iran Matter

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Were Israel's strikes on Iran preemptive or preventative? Paul Poast weighs in on why the semantics are significant.

Smoke rises up after an explosion in Tehran, Iran
Vahid Salemi / AP
Defense and Security

Israel and Iran Continue to Exchange Strikes

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WGN News
Paul Poast

"There's been tension building, but yesterday, what happened last night, was definitely an escalation," Paul Poast says of the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Paul Poast speaks via a video call Defense and Security

Russia and Ukraine Are Both Still in This War for the Long Haul

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

With Operation Spiderweb, Ukraine demonstrated it has a lot of fight left. All that means is that the war is set to rage on, Paul Poast writes.

A fisherman passes by a mural in Kyiv depicting the head of Ukraine's Security Service Vasyl Malyuk
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Defense and Security

Gaza Chaos, Rubio's Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

Marco Rubio listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Global Politics

Trump-Putin Call, Taiwan-China Dialogue, Syria Sanctions

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Jamil Anderlini, Ken Moriyasu, and Liz Sly join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on February 14, 2025.
Taiwan Presidential Office / AP
Global Politics

Investing in Clean Energy Bolsters European Security

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Project Syndicate
Joshua Busby

"With the US abandoning its claim to international climate leadership, Europe must take up the mantle," Greg Pollock and Joshua Busby argue.

olar panels work near the small town of Milagro, Navarra Province, northern Spain
Alvaro Barrientos / AP
Climate and the Environment

Trump's Middle East Tour, Peace Talks in Disarray, Trade War Ceasefire

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Matt Kaminski, Prashant Rao, and Anna Sauerbrey join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Donald Trump and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE on May 15, 2025.
Alex Brandon / AP
Global Economy

Trump Is Learning Just How Hard Conflict Mediation Really Is

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The Trump administration got a relatively easy win in deescalating the India-Pakistan conflict. It's not doing so well in Gaza and Ukraine, Paul Poast writes.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump, talk as they attend the funeral of Pope Francis
Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP
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