The U.S. and Israel have what has historically been called a “special relationship,” and the U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

It’s believed that more than 150 Israeli citizens and soldiers have been taken hostage since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel this Saturday.

Thousands of Palestinians have been killed, and aid has been blocked. Countries are calling for a cease-fire and the US is calling for a humanitarian pause.

Jordan is seen as a stable country in the Middle East. There are concerns the Israel-Hamas war could change that.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Julia Sebutinde of Uganda voted no on more measures in the ICJ's ruling than the judge Israel appointed to the UN court for this case.

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.

The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.

The U.S. has official relationships with nearly every country in the Middle East. Israel, a close U.S. ally, has official ties with only five.

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.