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When cities host major events, they often make decisions that are good for business but not always good for those who live there.

We compiled five expert lists of recommended reading from diverse authors, viewpoints, and backgrounds to help explain the history, context, and experiences shaping the war.

It turns out our deep roots in consumer product development and food marketing made the Windy City a natural pick.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

In 2022, there were about 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories, according to the Department of Defense. As of June 2023, there were over 30,000 troops stationed in the Middle East alone, before America expanded its military presence following Hamas' attack on Israel in October. 

In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating with the city to plug gaps in Chicago’s response to the influx of migrants.

Germans used to think Israel was more responsible for the conflict in the Middle East. Now they are more likely to blame Palestinians.