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Trump's poor grasp of NATO is dangerous

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

NATO is not just another business deal. Donald Trump doesn't understand this. But it definitely is a bargain. He doesn't get that either.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Loveland, Colo. US Foreign Policy

An American dictatorship? Yes, it could happen

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The Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

One thing that all Americans want to believe is that it can't happen here. But it can happen anywhere. It may be happening right now.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Germain Arena on Sept. 19, 2016, in Estero, Fla. Global Politics

The End of Homicide

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Foreign Affairs
Robert Muggah

How to Halve Global Murders in a Decade

Flowers and pictures of victims of street violence are placed on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Geopolitics

13 Years After Northeast Blackout, U.S. Power Grid Remains Vulnerable

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The Wall Street Journal
Karen Weigert

The vulnerability of the U.S. electrical grid was illustrated in 2003, when the largest blackout in US history left 50 million people in darkness.

Cars try to navigate through New York City as the sun sets during a blackout on Aug. 14, 2003. Technology

Did Tim Kaine need to flip his position on the TPP to win Sanders's supporters? Nope.

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The Washington Post
Dina Smeltz

When Hillary Clinton chose Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her vice-presidential running mate, some left-leaning groups were unhappy about his pro-trade leanings.

Bernie Sanders stands behind a podium with his fist in the air Public Opinion

Nuclear Energy: Americans Favor Stagnation

COLUMN
Running Numbers by Lily Wojtowicz

While Americans favor nuclear energy in general, they are reluctant to developing new nuclear plants.

Aerial view of Nuclear energy power station at dusk
viktor kiryanov
Public Opinion

On Immigration and Trade, It's Republican Elites, Not Donald Trump, Who Are Out of Step With Party's Voters

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Washington Post
Coauthors

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura discuss public opinion of Republican party's positions on immigration and trade.

Senator Mitch McConnell presents President Donald Trump with a Louisville Slugger bat
Office of Senator Mitch McConnell
Migration

What’s Obama's European Legacy?

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder discusses Barack Obama's European legacy.

President Barack Obama briefs European leaders Global Politics

From One Old Man to Another: Bernie Sanders, It's Time to Go Home

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

Richard Longworth discusses Bernie Sanders' run for presidency in 2016.

Bernie Sanders speaks to reporters
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Global Politics

How the 'Trump Effect' Is Taking Hold in Europe Too

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Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

Richard Longworth examines how the "democratic deficit," in Europe is considered the "Trump effect" in America.

President Donald Trump and VP Mike Pence Global Economy