The Chicago Council for Global Affairs
The World Needs You
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to empowering you to help create a more open and promising world for all. We put you at the center of conversations on global challenges, amplify your views on critical issues, and illuminate our world and how we are all connected.![Event attendees mingling after an event.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2025-01/CCGA20240912_234.jpg?h=ca64a45f&itok=abgKhcM3)
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Explore Public Opinion Research
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Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.
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Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency.
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The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.
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Get Involved
We're building a community of globally curious people who want to deepen their understanding of the world and actively participate in it. We each have a role to play—anyone can join and shape the global conversation. If you seek to learn more, discuss more, do more, you belong here.![A member talks into a microphone during an event](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxsml/public/2023-04/Get-Involved-HP_web01.jpg?h=4758b240&itok=BT0pYEKM)
Join Our Community
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Our members believe, as we do, that greater knowledge and engagement create a more open and promising world for all. Join our member community and get access to special events, briefings, and more.
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Immerse yourself in a year-long program to deepen your understanding of global issues and develop the skills needed to become a global leader in Chicago. Learn more about the program and how to apply.