Commentary and Analysis

Dina Smeltz and other experts unpack how America’s 2024 elections will impact domestic politics, foreign policy, and the US-South Korea relationship.

Multilateral wars are often preceded by rapid movements toward alliance formation and consolidation, Paul Poast writes.

The announcement of new import tariffs in mid-May amounted to the most significant trade protection measures — all aimed at China — from the U.S. in years. The impact on the Midwest will be significant.

The Paris Games may be the biggest global sporting event of the summer, but for a few Chicago bars, international athletics are an everyday affair.

Independents who lean toward neither party could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election.

Cécile Shea joins Al Arabi to discuss the ongoing challenges getting aid into Gaza.

Paul Poast unpacks various arguments about whether China's rise poses an actual threat to the United States.

Steven Erlanger, Ken Moriyasu, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

O'Hare International Airport is starting a renovation to build a world-class "Global Terminal." Can it help the city compete with international air travel hubs?

The island offers a platform for political, economic, humanitarian and military reach at Europe’s intersection with the Middle East, Ivo Daalder writes.