Commentary and Analysis

In an unusual step, Zekelman Industries is taking a foreign government to court for dumping steel — a move that comes against the backdrop of a presidential campaign dominated by talk of tariffs and foreign trade.

"Pandora’s Box has been opened, and there is no shutting it," Paul Poast writes.

Ravi Agrawal, Steven Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

In the world of pro golf, there's nothing like the sport's big names alongside TV exposure to bring out specators from around the world. The owners of Cog Hill Golf & Country Club can tell you something about that.

Compared to packed European cities like Barcelona and Amsterdam, Chicago faces few issues with tourists — but it agrees that short-term rentals are a threat.

Paul Poast explores two key questions regarding hegemony: Does the US have it? And does China seek it?

Matt Kaminski, David Luhnow, and Catherine Philp join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Serial tech entrepreneur Chris Gladwin could have gone anywhere to launch his career, but he chose Chicago — and stayed. Here's why.

A roundup of recent polling offers insights into American attitudes toward the conflict.

With popularity surging, the WNBA aspires to attract the world’s best players. But global exchange doesn’t only mean bringing foreign athletes to the U.S.