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Russia's Presidential Election, Famine in Gaza, Haiti Crisis

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ravi Agrawal, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Voters head to polls for the Russian Presidential Election
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Global Politics

When It Comes to the War in Gaza, the Global Is 'Going Local'

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast explores the effectiveness of municipal action on global affairs in the wake of recent city resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting
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US Foreign Policy

How one agency is scouting the globe for Illinois connections

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

Intersect Illinois has emerged as a key force in the dealmaking behind some of the most significant corporate relocations here.

An aerial view of the Chicago skyline
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Global Cities

Incubator helps entrepreneurs bring international flavors—and businesses—to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

At The Hatchery, many of the entrepreneurs are recent immigrants building businesses based on family recipes, which comes with a unique set of challenges—but plenty of opportunity.

Exterior view of The Hatchery with the Chicago skyline in the background
James Steinkamp
Culture

Trump vs. Biden, Germany's Leaked Audio, Gaza Cease-fire Talks

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

James Harding, Matt Kaminski, and Anna Sauerbrey join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Biden Trump 2020 Debate
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Global Politics

For Europe, Security Autonomy Will Always Be a Bridge Too Far

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Time and again, European nations have tried to forge a unified military identity, and time and again they have failed," Paul Poast writes.

Polish and other NATO troops take part in military maneuvers
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Defense and Security

When digital nomads come to (Chi)town

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ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

From Medellín to Chicago, digital nomads are on the rise, contributing significantly to the global economy. But locals worry these visitors are pricing them out.

A remote worker at Lake Roland in Maryland.
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Global Economy

Macron: The Grand Master of Grandstanding

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The French leader’s rhetorical bombs demonstrate a lack of seriousness — they also undermine the Ukrainian cause," argues Ivo Daalder.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris on February 26, 2024.
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Global Politics

Rescued Recipes, aiming to preserve Jewish food traditions, comes to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by Margaret Littman

A U.S. Holocaust Museum fundraiser in Glencoe tells the story of the Holocaust lost and found through food.

A handwritten recipe in a notebook
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Culture

US Support for Israel Is Becoming All Cost, No Benefit

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"The US looks like a lonely hegemon, due to the actions of an ally that it is unable to reel in but unwilling to cut off," Paul Poast writes.

Biden listens during a meeting with Netanyahu
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