Commentary

While an improving tenor in official relations could lead Russians to warm to the United States, American public opinion may be more resistant.

As the country splinters along geographic and ideological lines, post-election divisions could portend the rise of a new American city-state movement.

Donald Trump, a businessman-turned-president-elect, is larding his Cabinet with business people-turned-public-servants. It's never worked, and it won't work now. Here's why.

Cities may face some challenges with neighbors in the suburbs while trying to establish policies supporting immigration.

Midwestern workers voted for Obama in 2012, but they have lost faith in the establishment. Trump echoed their resentments while promising change.

Ivo Daalder speaks on several items of breaking news including National Intelligence Chief James Clapper resigning, Trumps first meeting with an international leader, and former Trump critic being considered for cabinet.

Ivo Daalder, who worked on President Obama’s National Security Policy transition team and then as ambassador to NATO, joins WTTW to discuss presidential transition.

As president, Trump will have to reassure allies that America's commitment to their security remains strong and unconditional.

Trump's historical victory shows that elections have more to do with identity politics than with traditional criteria used to judge political candidates.

The rise of a populist movement isn't limited to the United States. Scott Simon talks with Ivo Daalder and Aleksandr Hemon about populism abroad, and their view of an extraordinary election.