The post-industrial communities of the Midwest are shaking off their Rust Belt label to emerge as leaders in the blue and green economies.

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

The desire to unlock the Strait of Hormuz will continue to focus the mind of the United States and its allies. 

Do Chicagoans truly understand the role the Navy plays around the world and the increasing challenges it faces?

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

Americans are generally distrustful of China's handling of international relations, but recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

Data suggest that Americans accept some foreign civilian casualties as a necessary cost to counterterrorism, but Republicans and Democrats differ on willingness to use lethal force.

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