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Press Room | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Craig Kafura | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Emily Sullivan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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The cost of Shein and Temu's low prices
How the fast fashion companies found a way to "circumvent" U.S. labor law. -
What is the Palestinian Authority?
The Palestinian Authority has limited governance over the occupied territory of the West Bank. The PA is part of discussions about a two-state solution with Israel. -
1 in 5 young people around the world are NEETs. What does that mean?
Across the world there is a growing number of young people who aren’t in school, don’t have a job, and aren’t in any sort of vocational training. -
Chicago and the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The book, "Chicago and the World," covers a century of history of the Council, including foreign policy battles and debates that appeared on the Council's stage. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-and-the-world -
20 Years Later: 9/11 In The Public Memory | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, new polling finds that Americans still see international terrorism as a critical threat.
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Wrap-Up of Global Public Opinion on Issues that Defined 2020 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.
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After a Year of Pandemic, Global Public Opinion Shows Increasing Desire for Vaccine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.
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Agroecology, Blue Foods, and Happier Meals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Amaranth, Brain Food, and a Diversified Database | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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The American Thanksgiving Table | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.
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Americans and Political Violence, One Year After January 6 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.
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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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Americans Favor a Two-State Solution More Than Israelis and Palestinians Do | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
After violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a new Israeli governing coalition, and Palestinian repression, what would a peaceful future look like?
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Americans Hesitant to Use Nuclear Weapons to Defend Allies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.
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Americans Love-Hate Social Media and Big Tech | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While American usage and reliance on online platforms continue to increase every day, anxiety about data privacy and unfavorable opinions about social media firms remain very high.
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Americans Prefer Sanctions Over Sending Troops to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.
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Americans Recognize Cyber Threats, but Are Divided on Best Response | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion polling shows a lack of consensus about where cyberattacks fall within the escalatory ladder of conventional warfare.
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Americans Say North Korea Is an Adversary, Still Prefer Diplomacy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.
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Americans Skeptical of Vaccine Timeline | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.
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Americans Support Help to Ukraine, Even out of Own Pockets | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.
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Americans Support Infrastructure Investment | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.
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Americans on Their Allies, Partners, and Rivals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?
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Amid Global Unpopularity, China Might Find Support Among Russians | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.
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Anti-West Views Peak Among Russians Over 60 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.
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Are Americans Willing to Accept Political Violence? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.
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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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Canadians Cooler than Mexicans and Americans on USMCA | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion data show relatively warm feelings between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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Changing US Attitudes on Trade | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."
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From pollution to solutions: How global cities are tackling poor air quality | How Chicago and other global cities are tackling air pollution
As Chicago and other global cities increasingly grapple with poor air quality, solutions to the problem vary by location.
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On Climate, Don't Let Gloom Lead to Doom | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.
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Conditional US Support for Humanitarian Intervention | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.
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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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Countries Have Varied Responses to Delta Variant Spread | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Grows While Global Public Opinion Shows Continued Concern | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.
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Despite Rejoining the Paris Agreement, Polling Shows US Experts Divide on Climate Issues | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.
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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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Dutch and American Publics Wary of China's Growth | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.
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Emerging Partisan Division on Support to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.
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Europe Replaces Russia's Gas, Risks Climate Goals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.
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European Energy Crisis Shifts Germany's Power Priorities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.
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Europeans Support Ukraine—To a Point | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.
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Expanding "638" to Enhance Native American Food Sovereignty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.
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Explainer: Eastern Europeans Split over Russia's War in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.
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Free Trade with Exceptions: Public Opinion and Industrial Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.
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The Future of European Energy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.
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Generational Differences on US-China Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Younger Americans are more confident in US power vis-a-vis China and are more likely to oppose restrictions on scientific and educational exchanges between the two.
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Generational Gaps Close on Sense of Threat from Climate Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Concern for the state of the planet spans generations, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.