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Moments of Impact | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We’re sharing Moments of Impact, stories of members of our community being inspired to think differently or act boldly to improve the world.
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Chicagoland's growing Kyrgyz community | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Kyrgyz community in Chicagoland is small, but its economic footprint is expanding. New Kyrgyz businesses are bridging Illinois and Central Asia.
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Reflecting on Two Years of Taliban Rule | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.
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Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.
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Burkina Faso: If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Break It | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.
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Paths to New Prosperity and a Better Politics in Our Democracies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Leaders from the US and Europe have much to learn from one another in building strategies to foster economic renewal in formerly industrial regions.
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Japan's Public Is Ready for Change on LGBTQ Rights. Is the Government? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.
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The Pandemic-Driven Shift in the US Real Estate Market | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The rise of remote work has had a dramatic impact on cities like Chicago, which must play to their strengths in order to compete in this new landscape.
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A Year of War in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council President and Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo H. Daalder reflects on the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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A Year in, Americans Still Support Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.
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Why the Wagner Group's Influence in West Africa Is Growing
Western countries should use national and international tools to hinder Wagner’s growing global abuse, Elizabeth Shackelford writes.
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Zelenskyy Ukraine Congress speech about war with Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.
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A Thanksgiving Legacy: Fighting for Indigenous Food Sovereignty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
“Thanksgiving must be a day to recognize the Indigenous fight against colonization and its legacies as we seek to reclaim our foods,” writes Jayden Lim.
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2022 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.
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Informing the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council convened a task force to provide recommendations to advance the goals of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
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Can the Monarchy Keep Calm and Carry On? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.
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Memo on an "Economic Article 5" to Counter Authoritarian Coercion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
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US Public Views Saudi Relationship as One of Necessity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.
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Strong Partners: Japanese and US Perceptions of America and the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New data from the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Council offer insights on how publics in the United States and Japan view the relationship between their countries.
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From Climate Pledges to Transformative Action | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Can the United States deliver on its food systems and climate commitments? We offer recommendations to protect the planet and feed the world.
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Former NATO Ambassador: "Of Course It's an Invasion"
Can Ukraine actually defend itself against a much mightier Russian army? Council President Ivo Daalder discusses with Christiane Amanpour.
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Madame Ambassador: Fay Hartog-Levin
From the Field Museum to Ambassador to the Netherlands, Sheridan Road Magazine details the stellar career of Distinguished Fellow Fay Hartog Levin.
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Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe: Opportunity and Imperative | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.
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Public Support for AUKUS Relationships despite Backlash | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.
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Organic Mandate, Growing Solar, and Allergens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.
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2021 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement
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Americans and US-China Trade Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.
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Half of Americans Support Use of US Troops in Defense of Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On the heels of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Biden, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a record 50 percent of Americans favor the use of US troops if Russia were to invade the rest of Ukraine.
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Best Laid Plans: Council President on Afghanistan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.
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Treaty Allies Matter for US Foreign Policy Experts—but They Are Not Indispensable | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.
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Confronting China over the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?
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Preventing Nuclear Proliferation and Reassuring America's Allies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.
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Will the World Still Look to America as a Champion of Democracy?
Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, examines how the events at the US Capitol influence US standing abroad.
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Grandstanding in the Situation Room | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.
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Former NATO Ambassador Analyzes Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
Ivo Daalder discussed the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh with Christiane Amanpour.
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Did the UNSG Say "Revolution"? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.
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The Empty Throne Grows Dusty as America Sidelines Itself on the International Stage
Ivo Daalder, who served as U.S. Ambassador to NATO under President Obama and co-author of ‘The Empty Throne’, joins us to discuss whether America can re-claim the mantle of the world’s most indispensable nation.
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Who Stands to Gain from the Abraham Accords? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Israelis and Palestinians sharply disagree over the benefits of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
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2020 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Results of the 2020 Chicago Council Survey reveal a striking divide between Democrats and Republicans on the critical threats facing the country.
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The Most Resilient People on Earth? Farmers. | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent years have tested the resiliency of farmers with trade wars, catastrophic floods, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, but farmers are still farming.
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International Relations and COVID-19: Views from Australia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic will change how people across the world think about foreign relations. Craig Kafura looks at Australia as a case study for how these changes affect public opinion.
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Adopting Conserving Agricultural Practices: A Farmer's Perspective | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Farm Journal Foundation experts examine public sector incentives and assistance for farmers looking to adopt new practices.
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Global Cities in 2020 – Ten Trends to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With so much activity around cities in today's world, there is a lot to track. Here are ten trends in 2020 to watch where cities will be particularly influential on the global stage.
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'Neither the United States nor Iran Wants to Go to War,' Says Former Ambassador
After an overnight Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops, US President Donald Trump made a statement Wednesday regarding tensions between the US and Iran.
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Iran Mourns Soleimani and Vows Retaliation Against US
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, who now leads the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called the decision to kill Soleimani “strategically a very unwise decision.”
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NATO at 70: Cracks in Alliance Are Significant
Council President and former ambassador Ivo Daalder address three threats to NATO and ways to ensure the organization sees its 80th birthday.
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2019 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council’s 2019 Survey establishes that retreating, relinquishing leadership, and abandoning alliances is not what the American public has in mind.
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Will Ambassador Subnat Go to Washington? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ian Klaus explores the “City and State Diplomacy Act” that seeks to mandate an official ambassador for State and municipal relations with foreign governments.
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Addressing China's Rising Influence in Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
China’s growing contributions to African development should not automatically be feared, but their presence should recalibrate US approaches.
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Americans and Russians Agree: We're Heading Towards a New Arms Race | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.