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NAFTA talks are a major test for Trump—and they won't be easy

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The Washington Post
Cécile Shea

The Trump administration has begun talks to reform the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, a negotiation that could boost US business and fulfill one of the president's primary campaign promises — or end up jeopardizing the North American economy.

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How to Avoid a Venezuelan Civil War

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Foreign Affairs
Robert Muggah

Latin American Solutions for a Latin American Problem

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Reuters
Global Politics

Trump to Sign Sanctions Against Russia 'Soon'

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WTTW
Cécile Shea

Cecile Shea joins Chicago Tonight to discuss the sanctions against Russia, Putin’s response, and the investigations into Russian electoral interference.

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How Do Americans Poll On Russia?

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WBEZ
Dina Smeltz

Many Americans, both Democratic and Republican, share a strong mistrust of Russia.

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Organised violence is ravaging Central America and displacing thousands

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The Guardian
Robert Muggah

Millions have fled El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and it’s not surprising, 43 of the 50 most homicidal cities are located in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Trump Administration in Foreign Territory as Global Crises Mount

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WTTW
Cécile Shea

The list of foreign policy issues in President Donald Trump’s inbox seems to be growing by the day.

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How to fight terror: Start with the facts

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Politico
Robert Muggah

The past three years have been bloody, but terrorism is far from Europe’s leading killer.

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Chicago Reaction to Trump Withdrawing US From Paris Climate

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PBS
Karen Weigert

Chicago elected officials and environmental leaders react to President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.

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What NATO Needs to Hear From Trump

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CNN
Ivo H. Daalder

Trump's suggestion that America's commitment to NATO is conditional sets him apart from previous presidents

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The value of Nato goes beyond defence spending

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Financial Times
Ivo H. Daalder

The heart of the alliance lies in the commitment of each member to defend the others.

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Reuters
Defense and Security