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World Review with Ghosh, Rachman, and Toosi

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World Review

Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories and how they might unfold

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Dec
3

World Review with Allen-Ebrahimian, Kornelius, and Whittell

Virtual
World Review

Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories and how they might unfold.

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MD Mahdi
Dec
10
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Past Events

The State of Democracy in Latin America

November 30, 2021
PAST EVENT VIDEO
Hart Program Series

Mounting authoritarianism, populism, and inequalities exposed by COVID-19 are raising alarms about democracy backsliding in Latin America. Further highlighted by challenges with vaccine distribution and economic recovery, the social and material inequalities in the region have been exacerbated by political upheavals. The Council convened an expert panel as part of the Hart Program Series on Latin America to discuss the state of democracy in Latin America.

Protestors in Bolivia holding up sign that reads "Democracia si, Dictadura, no"
Reuters

World Review: When Biden Met Xi, Russia Threatens Europe, and COP26 at Home

November 19, 2021
PAST EVENT VIDEO
World Review

Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories, and how they might unfold.

President Biden meets with President Xi Jinping
REUTERS
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Commentary & Analysis

US Legislative Branch Engagement with North Korea

In the News
NACFP
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott recommends several steps the US can take to promote more effective engagement with North Korea with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy.

Kim Jong Un speaks at a podium in front of a North Korean flag
Reuters
Defense and Security

Canadians Cooler than Mexicans and Americans on USMCA

BLOG
Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

Public opinion data show relatively warm feelings between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

U.S. President Joe Biden, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador meet for the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 18, 2021.
Reuters
Public Opinion
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Research

As Nuclear Clock Ticks, US Public Prefers Diplomacy with Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

World leaders gather at a table in Vienna for talks to resume the JCPOA.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Democrats and Republicans Support International Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

Containers are stacked on the deck of the cargo ship on the ocean.
Reuters
Public Opinion
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Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy expert Joshua Busby
Expertise
Public Opinion
US Foreign Policy
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Ivo H. Daalder 

President, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
North America
Europe
Defense and Security
Global Politics
US Foreign Policy
Contact
idaalder@thechicagocouncil.org
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@IvoHDaalder
Phone
(312) 821-7501
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