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Don't Blame Cities for COVID-19
Director of Global Cities Research Sam Kling writes in La Cahiers on the history leading to the vilification of cities and density early in the pandemic.
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The Pandemic Has Triggered Dramatic Shifts in the Global Criminal Underworld
Drug cartels are facing broken supply chains, shrinking revenues, and shifting markets. Rising violence is just one effect.
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Career Opportunities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
If you want to help shape global affairs, join our team. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/career-opportunities -
Internship Program | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students the opportunity to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through our internship program. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/career-opportunities/internship-program -
Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 spends a year examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2022 -
Emerging Leaders Class of 2023 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2023 spends a year examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2023 -
Press Room | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Learn more about media relations at the Council, including press releases and who to contact for media inquiries. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room -
Peggy Tsai Yih Joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs as Managing Director, Global Food and Agriculture Program | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is happy to welcome Peggy Tsai Yih as the organization’s new Managing Director of the Global Food and Agriculture Program. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/peggy-tsai-yih-joins-chicago-council-global-affairs-managing-director-global -
Report: Midwest Infrastructure Investment will Drive Economic Recovery | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Investing in the region's infrastructure can accelerate Midwest economic growth and contribute to newfound economic advantage across the United States. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/report-midwest-infrastructure-investment-will-drive-economic-recovery -
Survey: Democrats and Republicans Divided on Top Threats to US – COVID vs. China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Results of the 2020 Chicago Council Survey,  conducted during the height of the COVID-19 surge in the U.S.,  reveal a striking divide between Democrats and Republicans https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/survey-democrats-and-republicans-divided-top-threats-us-covid-vs-china -
Does universal basic income work? These countries are finding out.
England is the latest country to test giving residents a guaranteed amount of money every month, also known as a universal basic income (UBI). -
Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A network of intersectional and multi-disciplinary thinkers, doers, and communicators to better guide and inform our work. -
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 -
Blogs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Expert commentary on public opinion surveys, national security, food and agriculture, farming, US foreign policy, world news, and international issues. https://globalaffairs.org/commentary-and-analysis/blogs -
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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2020 Election Review: Smaller, Economically Successful Midwest Cities Shifted Toward Biden as Much as Suburbs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Data from the 2016 and 2020 elections show it’s not just large cities, their suburbs, and university towns that have shifted toward Democrats.
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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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Agricultural Investment: Foreign Aid for Global Prosperity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.
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Alliance of Democracies - from America First to American Led | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?
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Alternative Approaches to Deliver Affordable Housing | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Tackling the global crisis on housing affordability requires a comprehensive set of policies aimed at providing affordable rental units.
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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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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 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 Understand the Importance of Social Distancing | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In deciding when and how quickly to relax restrictions, leaders should not underestimate the American public’s forbearance for remaining indoors.
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Americans’ Views on Key Debate Issues: COVID-19, Race, Election Interference, Economy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz shares public opinion on the key topics that will be discussed at the first 2020 presidential debate.
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America's Oxymoron | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can residents of the world’s richest country be hungry? The coronavirus exposed America’s secret of hunger amid abundance.
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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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Amid Surges and Vaccine Issues, Global Public Opinion Shows Crisis is not Over | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.
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Avocados, 100 Days of Protest, and Pineapple Politics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.
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Beating the Odds: The Mothers and Children of the 1,000 Days Movement | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book began, Roger Thurow revisits the featured mothers and children to see how they are faring.
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Black Farmers' Voices: How the Past Influences Food Insecurity Today | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Discrimination, diminishing number of Black farmers leads to persistence of food insecurity in America.
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Brazil's Systemic Mistrust of Elections and Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.
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Breeding Crops for Climate Resilience: Visions from Haiti, Costa Rica, Uganda, Malawi, and Senegal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog is about the disruption and impact COVID-19 has had on climate change and food systems around the world.
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Bridging Gaps to Achieve Good Food for All | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Paul Newnham identifies key gaps in efforts to end hunger, and offers solutions to break down silos and build up food systems.
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Can City Diplomacy Help African Cities Take Action on Climate Mobility? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.
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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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Chicago: Embracing Refugees for the Good of All | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.
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ChicagoGlobal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Weekly exploration of Chicago’s role in the wider world https://globalaffairs.org/commentary-and-analysis/blogs/chicagoglobal -
Chicago transit confronts a fiscal cliff, but it isn't Caracas | Chicago transit confronts a fiscal cliff, but it isn’t Caracas
Chicago’s regional transit system may need to make severe cuts and raise fares after COVID relief funds phase out, but riders won't likely see a systemic collapse like Venezuelan commuters experienced in the 2010’s.
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Cities around the world charge to drive in certain downtown areas. Could Chicago follow? | Could Chicago adopt a cordoned pricing program?
A way to reduce traffic and pollution and improve city transit systems, cordoned pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?
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Runners from more than 140 countries participated in the Chicago Marathon | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant economic benefits for Chicago, thanks to its unique characteristics and international reputation.
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President Xi Jinping lifts COVID lockdowns after China protests
The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.
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China's Policies Will Reshape the Global Food System Long Past COVID-19 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
China is looking beyond the current environment to shape the global food system for its own food security.
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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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Climate Famine, Seeds, and a Land Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out our round up of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development!
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Co-Operation: A Pre-Existing Condition | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council expert Ian Klaus examines how history will remember the almost simultaneous global mobilization of policy and resources, as well as local urban adaptations and interventions.
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Converging Flu Season and Pandemic Concerns Northern Publics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.
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Coronavirus Concern: Threat Perceptions Around the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?
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Is the Coronavirus Turning Americans Against China? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.