Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.

Karl Friedhoff examines the United States' nuanced understanding of policy options on North Korea's nuclear program.

As the Christmas holidays approach, we review both key and controversial topics in current politics

A comparison of two recent polls finds some similarities—and some significant differences—in how international relations scholars and the American public want to approach China.

The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.

During a pandemic outbreak, washing our hands is integral in stopping the spread. However, in many parts of Africa and elsewhere in the developing world, properly washing hands is a luxury—as is soap.

A survey  conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) found that just 39 percent of Palestinians continue to support the concept of a two-state solution.

The COVID-19 pandemic (% critical threat) Overall Republican Democrat Independent ... The COVID-19 pandemic 35 18 52 34 -34 5/NEW/6a. ... Forcing Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine 19 17 19 21 -2 QUKR1/3.

19 severity, 63.5% of COVID-19 hospitalizations through 2020 were attributable ... This flexibility was allowed during the COVID-19 public health emergency and ... Many lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

States declared the COVID- 19 pandemic a national emergency, invoking powers ... cannot predict how financial, legal and regulatory responses to concerns about COVID ... 19.