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War with China? Possible, but Not for Reasons You Think

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The National Interest
John Austin

"A China beginning to lose the underpinnings of its new-found international influence could prove even more dangerous," John Austin writes.

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US Foreign Policy

Most Americans Say Israel’s Military Response Is Justified but Sympathize with Both Sides

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

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Global Politics

Tensions Escalate in Israel-Hamas War as Ground Invasion Looms

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Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

"What you're seeing on both sides of the border there right now is just complete despair," says Cécile Shea.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video Defense and Security

Are Global Food and Water Demands on a Collision Course?

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Global Food for Thought by Michael Tiboris

The world is facing three global water crises—it's imperative that we respond to them.

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Food and Agriculture

Professional cricket has come to the U.S. and Chicago is ready to host a team

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Grieve

Major League Cricket is the country's first professional-level league for the world's second-most popular sport, and Chicago could eventually host a team.

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Global Economy

Israel-Hamas War

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

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Global Politics

When so Many 'Frozen Conflicts' Go Hot, It's Not Just Coincidence

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The current configuration of the international system is a recipe for frozen conflicts to thaw, Paul Poast argues.

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US Foreign Policy

Despite Washington Chaos, Americans Still Want to Support Ukraine

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Public Opinion

Ten Commandments for a Digital City

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

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What to Know about Hamas

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Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea unpacks the militant group's background following its recent attacks on Israel.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video Defense and Security