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The US Role In Assisting Other Democracies
How does the United States use its influence in the global fight for democracy? Elizabeth Shackelford talks US foreign policy, coups, and more on C-SPAN.
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Coup D'états Rise as Democracy Declines | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Coup d’états are on the rise globally. Can they be stopped? Experts Jonathan Powell and Erica De Bruin join Deep Dish to offer their solutions.
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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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Working Paper: How Economic Sanctions are Used in U.S. ...
Working Paper: How Economic Sanctions are Used in U.S. Foreign Policy. Ethan Kessler, Research Associate. March 2022. Introduction Economic sanctions are commonly used tools of U.S. foreign policy whose history, legal mechanisms, costs, and effects https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Sanctions%20Working%20Paper%20-%20CCGA%20Template.pdf -
Guns vs. Butter: Gender Differences on National Budget | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.
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Can Putin's Disinformation About the Ukraine War Work? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Inside Russia, Putin is tightly controlling the narrative around his war in Ukraine. But externally, Russia's disinformation prowess is faltering. Here's why.
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The War Against Ukraine's Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Kyiv, a capital city under siege, falters under the dangers of urbicide. As the victor emerges, so too does a new world order.
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If Invaded, Will the Taiwan Public Fight? Don't Look to Polls for an Answer | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public surveys about Taiwan's willingness to fight an invasion by China don't reveal as much as one might think.
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Paths to New Prosperity Paper_Chicago Council Final Final Draft-2
Sharing these stories more purposefully and seeing them inspire similar action will enhance the economic and political health of our democracies. ... 14. citizens will continue to drive a polarizing populist politics that is undermining our democracies https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Paths%20to%20New%20Prosperity%20Paper%20FINAL%203.22.22.pdf -
Paths to New Prosperity in Industrial Regions of the West | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Local strategies can revive economies, nurture hope, and diminish the appeal of antidemocratic populism in struggling industrial regions.
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Democracy and the Life of Cities Workshop | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Building on the 2021 Summit for Democracy and its city-focused side event, this workshop will examine the policies and practices through which cities can advance democracy. -
India's Actions Don't Mean Support for Putin's War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Tanvi Mandan and Srinath Raghavan unpack India’s foreign policy calculations between Russia, China, and a unified West.
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Will Hurd on Rebooting US Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
For the Council's first in-person event since 2020, former Congressman and CIA Officer Will Hurd presents "American Reboot," a playbook for American democracy rooted in bipartisanship, inclusivity, and democratic values. -
World Review: War Crimes in Ukraine, Pro-Putin Leaders Re-Elected, and France at the Polls | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nirmal Ghosh, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Why France's Presidential Election Will Be Critical for Ukraine
What does the French election mean for global democracy? Council President Ivo Daalder dives in with MSNBC's Alicia Menendez and the New Yorker's David Rhode.
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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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Russians and Americans Sense a New Cold War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Russians and Americans seem to sense a global alignment of democracies versus autocracies, and both publics fear a nuclear exchange.
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Russians and Americans Sense a New Cold War Dina ...
orbit. At the same time, US President Joe Biden has pitted the NATO struggle with Russia as well as the US competition with China as contests between democracies and autocracies. https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/Final%20New%20Cold%20War%20Brief.pdf -
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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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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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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Why a Marcos Is Ruling the Philippines Again | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Disinformation drives Philippines' election leading to TikTok star Marcos' win.
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The State of Abortion and Reproductive Rights Around the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts Bela Ganatra and Katherine Mayall discuss how global trends have influenced reproductive rights in the United States.
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Memo on an ‘Economic Article 5’to counter authoritarian coercion ...
How would such an economic mechanism work? One solution: an international grouping, or “alliance of democracies,” could come together and agree on such a framework, possibly through the Summit for Democracy ... Our overarching purpose is to https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/CCGA%20Economic%20Article%205%20Brief_vF_0.pdf -
Memo on an "Economic Article 5" to Counter Authoritarian Coercion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
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Industrial Transition and Democracy
John Austin joined the European Committee of the Regions to discuss the link between populism and place, and how populism grows in deindustrialized regions.
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United States Splits from Global Trend on Abortion Rights
Banning abortion “doesn't look like a particularly democratic move for a country that purports to be a beacon of democracy,” says Elizabeth Shackelford on WGN-9.
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In Madrid, NATO Must Focus on the Long Term
As NATO meets in Madrid, Ivo Daalder stresses that they must focus on the long term and include "all those in Europe who stand for freedom and democracy."
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World Review: Global Reaction to US Capitol Insurrection | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Susan Glasser, James Harding, Stefan Kornelius, and Ivo Daalder discuss the impact of an armed insurrection at the US Capitol.
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Globally, Negative Views of Russia Predominate | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The majority of countries polled in a recent 53-nation study hold negative views of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
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NATO Declares Russia "Most Significant and Direct Threat" to Peace
NATO welcomed Finland and Sweden, marking “a very good day for those who care about freedom and democracy in Europe," says Ivo Daalder on CBC.
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America Is Leading the World Backward
“A series of radical rulings makes America’s exhortations about promoting democracy ring hollow,” write Senior Fellows Elizabeth Shackelford and Dina Smeltz.
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The Role of Supreme Courts and Democracy Globally | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts Daniel Brinks and Tom Ginsburg join Deep Dish to examine Supreme Courts around the world and compare their roles in democracy.
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Russia, China, and the Battle for Global Dominance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, Kishore Mahbubani, and Ivo Daalder discuss the new geopolitical order emerging from Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power. -
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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Pariah or Partner: The Shifting US-Saudi Arabia Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Will Biden shift Saudi Arabia from a “pariah” to a partner – should he? Experts Martin Indyk and Sarah Leah Whitson join Deep Dish to discuss.
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The Impact of US Economic Woes on Support for Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.
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How the Rest of the World Approaches Gun Violence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Expert Phillip Alpers joins a special live edition of Deep Dish to discuss global solutions to the American epidemic of gun violence.
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The US-China Competition for Global Opinion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?
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China's Influence in Latin America | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts discusses rising Chinese presence in Latin America and what it means for politics and economics throughout the region. -
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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In Kenya, Cautious Optimism for the Country's Presidential Election
"Kenyan elections have a troubled history, but with democracy declining across the globe, Kenya this year stands out as a possible ray of hope," writes Elizabeth Shackelford.
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World Review: Fallout from Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and Elections in Kenya | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Emily Feng, Nirmal Ghosh, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Biden, Israelis, and Palestinians: "The Ground is Not Ripe" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.
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Kenya Has New President, But Election Might Not Be Over Yet | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts Kathleen Klaus and Murithi Mutiga join Deep Dish to discuss the results of Kenya’s presidential election.
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William Ruto Declared Winner in Kenya Presidential Election
Elizabeth Shackleford looks at William Ruto's win in Kenya's presidential election and why it's a good sign for Kenyan democracy.
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Ukrainian Refugees—the Rule or the Exception? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?
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Americans and Human Rights in China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.
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2022 CHICAGO COUNCIL SURVEY THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL ...
Promoting human rights and democracy around the world. Overall Republican Democrat Independent. https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/China%20Human%20Rights%202022%20Topline.pdf