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Plurality of Americans Say US Should Be Neutral Mediator in Israel-Hamas War

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hold a meeting in Tel Aviv
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Public Opinion

Composting and food waste: What Chicago can learn from other global cities

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ChicagoGlobal by Coauthors

Chicago recently launched a citywide composting initiative to divert food waste from landfills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions — something other global cities have been tackling for years.

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City of Chicago
Climate and the Environment

Lonely Planet names the Midwest 'best value' travel destination

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ChicagoGlobal by Laura Bianchi

Chicago figures prominently in a ranking that's not just about dollars and cents.

Chicago's Pritzker Pavilion at night
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Global Economy

The crisis PR playbook for business leaders navigating global political controversies

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Grieve

There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for business leaders navigating thorny global issues. Even so, there are common mistakes to avoid.

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Toa Heftiba
Global Economy

The newcomers: schools are migrants' gateway to Chicago's local economy

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Integrating migrant children and their parents into local schools also integrates them into the local economy.

Young Chicago Public Schools student's hand holding a parent's finger
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Global Cities

Chicago, Paris, New Delhi: Host cities face challenges for large-scale events

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ChicagoGlobal by Nicole L. Cvetnic

When cities host major events, they often make decisions that are good for business but not always good for those who live there.

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Global Cities

Why this French fake-meat startup chose Chicago as its American HQ

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

It turns out our deep roots in consumer product development and food marketing made the Windy City a natural pick.

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Umiami
Global Economy

Americans Broadly Favorable to Participating in International Agreements

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

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US Foreign Policy

Americans Favor US Leaders Opening Talks with Most US Adversaries

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang
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US Foreign Policy

How Cities Can Go Slow to Achieve Real Change

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

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Global Cities