NATO was born out of the Cold War to curb Soviet power. But what is it today? A peaceful alliance or the West's way of policing the world? We take a look.
NATO's Role in Global Politics
Apr 5, 2012 | | 2 Comments
NATO was born out of the Cold War to curb Soviet power. But what is it today? A peaceful alliance or the West's way of policing the world? We take a look.
Chicago denies a permit for anti-war protesters planning to march on the upcoming NATO summit. We talk with organizer Andy Thayer about how protesters still plan to take to the streets.
Anti-NATO protesters will not be able to march through the Loop during the NATO summit in May, an administrative judge ruled Thursday.
Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses the Afghan troop withdrawal and other items on the agenda at the upcoming NATO summit. Visit Chicago Tonight's NATO in Chicago page for more on the summit.
At an appeal hearing Tuesday, Chicago officials stood by their decision to deny protesters a permit to march through the Loop on the first day of the NATO summit.
A new book examines Chicago's status as a global city.
Downtown building owners meet with local and federal security officials about Chicago G-8/NATO concerns. Paris Schutz has the details.
The G-8/NATO host committee is on the defensive as it lays out plans for the May events. Carol Marin and her panel have more.
Protesters are turning up the heat on Chicago, even as the Mayor and Police Chief cool down restrictions for the G-8/NATO summits. Paris Schutz has the story.
After a series of legal tussles, the city and NATO protest groups agreed to a protest march route for the first day of the international summit.
In private moment caught on mic, President Obama said he’ll have more “flexibility” to negotiate with Russia after re-election.
The Chicago NATO host committee says the donations will be enough to fully fund the May summits.
Security plans for the Chicago NATO summit could shut down South Shore rail lines and freeways during the two-day event.
Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins us to talk about the recent string of violence in Chicago, planning for the upcoming NATO summit and more.
The G-8 summit is not coming to Chicago and protesters are claiming victory. But NATO leaders are still on the way. What does it all mean for the city? Elizabeth Brackett has the details.
Many in Chicago's real estate industry are concerned about security during the G-8/NATO Summits. A conference on Wednesday will bring them together with top security officials, including Police Chief Garry McCarthy and the U.S. Secret Service. Paris Schutz has the story.
The Chicago City Council passes controversial rules to deal with protests to the upcoming G-8/NATO summits in Chicago. Paris Schutz reports on the circus-like atmosphere at City Hall.
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