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  2. Protestors in Melbourne gather in solidarity with protestors in Iran.
    Reuters
    Global Politics

    Protests in Iran's Republic of Fearlessness

    In the News
    Carnegie Middle East Center by Saeid Golkar

    Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar argues that, regardless of the end outcome, the protests in Iran have changed the country dramatically.

  3. Iranian women holding national flags and pictures of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, take part a pro-government demonstration in Tehran on Nov. 25, 2019. US Foreign Policy

    To Secure His Legacy, Khamenei Is Packing Iran's Government With Young Radicals

    In the News
    Foreign Policy by Saeid Golkar

    The supreme leader’s youth-washing strategy could keep detente with the United States off the table for years.

  4. Railway workers in Iran
    Javad Esmaeili
    Global Politics

    How to (Finally) Defeat Populism

    In the News
    Foreign Policy by John Austin,Brian Hanson,Jeffrey Anderson

    Rust Belts exist around the world, and integrating them into the larger trans-Atlantic community is key to political stability.

  5. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on February 17, 2022.
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    Global Politics

    Why Did Iran's Ali Khamenei Oust a Loyal Intelligence Head?

    In the News
    Foreign Policy by Saeid Golkar

    "Hossein Taeb’s sudden removal from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is part of a wider project to install a new generation of zealots," writes Saeid Golkar.

  6. Russian Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
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    Global Politics

    Why Is Armenia so Close to Russia and Iran?

    In the News
    Foreign Policy by Daniel W. Drezner

    The small Caucasus country challenges the idea that the world is splitting into democratic and autocratic camps, Dan Drezner argues.

  7. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang shake hands during a meeting in Beijing, China
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    Global Politics

    The Real Motivation behind Iran's Deal with Saudi Arabia

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    Foreign Policy by Saeid Golkar

    “The agreement is about far more than just normalizing ties with Riyadh,” argue Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi.

  8. Emerging Leaders Class of 2010 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    The Emerging Leaders Class of 2010 spent two years 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/emerging
  9. Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    The Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 spent two years 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/emerging-4
  10. Poll: Russian Public Opinion is at Odds with Putin's Foreign Policy in Syria | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Both Russians and Americans believe their country’s military priority should be to combat violent extremist groups rather than take sides in the Syrian civil war. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/poll-russian-public-opinion-odds-putins-foreign-policy-syria
  11. ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    U.N.'s ICJ ruled Israel must protect Palestinians in Gaza. They did not order cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, they denied requests to stop military action
  12. Does universal basic income work? These countries are finding out.

    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).
  13. Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    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.
  14. Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

    Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring Israel and the Middle East, where the U.S. has official ties with nearly every country. Israel has ties to only five.
  15. Where in the world are US military deployed?

    Where in the world are US military deployed?

    The U.S. is expanding its military presence near Israel and Gaza. There were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories as of 2022.
  16. Israel faces genocide charges in the UN's International Court of Justice

    Israel faces genocide charges in the UN's International Court of Justice

    South Africa has charged Israel with genocide. Charges will be heard at the International Court of Justice, the judicial arm of the U.N.
  17. Qatar's role in Israeli hostage negotiations

    Qatar's role in Israeli hostage negotiations

    Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.
  18. 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
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    Lucas Sankey
    Public Opinion

    2018: Year in Chicago Council Surveys | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

    In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

  20. People walk around outside in 2020
    Kevin Hendersen
    Public Opinion

    Wrap-Up of Global Public Opinion on Issues that Defined 2020 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz,Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Brendan Helm

    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.

  21. An American flag waving in front of a blue sky with clouds
    Aaron Burden
    Public Opinion

    American Opinions of Allies Remain Positive, Opinions of Rivals Fall Further | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Renee Perper

    Since 2016, Americans' favorability toward South Korea, India, and Japan is stable, while favorability toward China decreased by 12 points.