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Macron: The Grand Master of Grandstanding

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The French leader’s rhetorical bombs demonstrate a lack of seriousness — they also undermine the Ukrainian cause," argues Ivo Daalder.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris on February 26, 2024.
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Global Politics

Rescued Recipes, aiming to preserve Jewish food traditions, comes to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by Margaret Littman

A U.S. Holocaust Museum fundraiser in Glencoe tells the story of the Holocaust lost and found through food.

A handwritten recipe in a notebook
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Culture

US Support for Israel Is Becoming All Cost, No Benefit

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"The US looks like a lonely hegemon, due to the actions of an ally that it is unable to reel in but unwilling to cut off," Paul Poast writes.

Biden listens during a meeting with Netanyahu
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US Foreign Policy

2 Years In: The Russia-Ukraine War

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Anton La Guardia, Catherine Philp, and Yaroslav Trofimov join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Russia Ukraine War
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New Chicago restaurant has a dual mission: a Michelin star and respect for Ukrainian cuisine

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

Various Ukrainian entrees at Anelya
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Global Politics

Democrats Grew More Divided on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Poll Shows

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Washington Post
Coauthors

Council polling finds support for both Palestinians and Israelis has risen at the expense of those who favor not taking sides.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during a visit by President Joe Biden
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Public Opinion

How Trump Is Mobilizing an Isolationist Worldview

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Foreign Policy
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder breaks down Council survey data on a growing desire among Republicans to stay out of world affairs.

Ivo Daalder speaks via video call US Foreign Policy

Power Play: Canada Pressured on NATO Spending

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CTV News
Ivo H. Daalder

"As NATO does more, one of it's most important allies—Canada—needs to do more as well," says Ivo Daalder.

Vassy Kapelos, Ivo Daalder, and Andrew Leslie on CTV News. Global Politics

Ivo Daalder on French President Emmanuel Macron's Ukraine Comments

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CBC News
Ivo H. Daalder

"In war, defense is always easier than offense," Ivo Daalder says on CBC News.

Hillary Johnstone and Ivo Daalder on CBC News. Global Politics

Ukraine's Horizon: US Support and Strategies for 2024

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Transatlantic Dialogue Center
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz joins a panel of fellow experts to unpack where the US public stands as the war continues.

Dina Smeltz speaks via video call Public Opinion