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Industrial Heartland Renewal Can Diminish "Strong Men" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.
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Institutional Change and an Intersectional Approach to Supporting Women in Science | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council’s Katelyn Jones examines women in science and the gender dimensions of agriculture.
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International Relations Scholars and the Public on US-China Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A comparison of two recent polls finds some similarities—and some significant differences—in how international relations scholars and the American public want to approach China.
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Investing in Innovation: Food, Agriculture and Forestry in Southeast Asia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Erin Sweeney provides guest commentary on food, agriculture, and forestry in Southeast Asia.
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It's Time for Cities to Flex Their Soft Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how we can give power back to nation-states to transform international affairs.
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Ivory Tower Democrat Voters Will Miss Elizabeth Warren | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explains how Elizabeth Warren’s specific support base likely led to her downfall.
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Japan Prepares for Its First Post-Abe Election | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?
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Japanese More Confident than Americans in US Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New Chicago Council-Japan Institute of International Affairs data find the Japanese public has greater confidence in US economic and military power than do Americans.
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​Japanese Public Backs Additional Measures to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Japans Coronavirus Measures.
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Japanese Public Backs Sanctions on Russia, Aid to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In a shift from just a month ago, the Japanese public favors tough sanctions on Russia in concert with the US and Europe.Â
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Japanese Public Glad to See GSOMIA Stay In Place | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores tensions between these two key US allies in Asia – Japan and South Korea.
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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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John Lorinc Raises Tough Questions on Smart City Technology | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With AI set to reshape the world, "Dream States" offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of smart city technology.
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Known Origins - What Traceability is and Why it Matters for Your Plate | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs dives into the importance of traceability efforts across food supply chains.
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In Korea-Japan Dispute, Japanese Public Backs Export Controls | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores the free-falling relations between Japan and South Korea.
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​Land Grant Model Inspires Modern Day Approach During COVID-19 and Anticipated Global Food Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Feed the Future’s Janet Fierro examines how COVID-19 and the global food crisis affect the land grant model.
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Leveraging City Diplomacy to Drive the Global Agenda | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.
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Liberal vs. Moderate Democrats on Use of US Troops | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.
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The Links Between Hunger and Unrest in Myanmar and Beyond | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.
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Local, Global Collaboration Drives Action on Climate Agenda | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Summary for Urban Policymakers series grew out of a recognition of the need for greater integration of climate science with the urban perspective.
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Local Narratives on Migrant Integration: Cities' Strategies Could Gain Momentum after COVID | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light an opportunity for moving societies towards inclusion and social cohesion, rather than xenophobia.
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In Major Shift, Swedish Public Supports NATO Membership | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling shows the Swedish public is keenly aware of the threat posed by Russia and favors a strong policy response to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Majority of Nicaraguans Support Early Elections | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post by Dina Smeltz explores the current polarization in Nicaragua between the government and its citizens.
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Memo to the UN: Time to Drain the Food Swamp | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.
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The Midwest's Fresh Water Solution | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.
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Millennials Not That into Drones | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.
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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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Most Americans Are Uncomfortable with the Policy of Nuclear Sole Authority | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.
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Most Americans Say Israel’s Military Response Is Justified but Sympathize with Both Sides | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.
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Most Americans Supported Talks with Iran Prior to Hamas Attacks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.
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A Multilateral Window for City Diplomacy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Networks like C40 or the Healthy Cities Network show cities have a great potential to mobilize forces across boundaries and shape international agendas.
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Municipal Activism: How Cities Stand Up for LGBTQ+ Rights | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.
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Native Food Sovereignty: Strengthening Connection to Culture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Community and family gardens provide the foundation for Native Food Sovereignty, and allow the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to reclaim their local food system.
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A New Goal for Agricultural AI: Gender Mainstreaming | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.
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New York City's Global Experience Builds the Case for City Diplomacy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Penny Abeywardena explains how the New York experience demonstrates city diplomacy’s impact.
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No Wall Can Destroy the Bridges our Cities Have Built | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the new administration deemphasizes global engagement, sister cities such as Chicago and Mexico City show walls can't destroy the bridges cities have built.
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With Normalcy Returning in Some Places, Global Public Opinion Shows a Degree of Anxiety | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While coronavirus restrictions are being incrementally removed in certain countries, some people are feeling concern at returning to the activities that had characterized their pre-pandemic lives.
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North Korea Installs Speed Bumps on Path to Singapore | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New statements by a North Korean diplomat may indicate that the upcoming Singapore summit is in peril of failing.
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One Child, One Classroom – The Lifelong Cost of Malnutrition | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia each lose about 11 percent of GDP annually. In our global economy, a stunted child anywhere becomes a stunted child everywhere.
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Opinion Landscape Not Ideal for New Mideast Peace Plan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling expert Dina Smeltz explains why the new Middle East peace plan will have an upward climb to acceptance based on public opinion.
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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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Our New Gordian Knot | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.
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Pan-African Attitudes on Gerontocracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.
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Pandemic Offers an Opportunity to Revitalize, Reinforce Local Food Economies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative effects on the food and agriculture industry.
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Partisan Divides on China Continue to Grow | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Republicans are more concerned about China's rise than ever before.
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Partisanship Divides Americans on COVID-19 Vaccine Information | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.
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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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With Peace Deal, Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels Acknowledge War's Toll | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.
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Peace to Prosperity Misses the Mark with Palestinians | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Palestinians are critical of the US and Peace to Prosperity plan.
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Peruvians Distrust Democracy as Political Crises Deepen | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.