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COVID-19 Shapes Global Public Opinion on Reopening and Reversals

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

This week, the Chicago Council Survey team updates public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Nigeria.

A person gets their temperature checked during the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing
Kian Zhan
Global Health

Global Public Opinion as COVID-19 Second Wave Looms

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

This week the world passed the 11,836,900 million case mark, with over 544,231 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

A person in a face mask walks in Pont de Sully, Paris, France.
Thomas de Luze
Global Health

South Koreans Becoming More Accepting of LGBTQ Community

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.

A person hold a gay pride flag against a blue sky
Brielle French
Inclusion and Equity

Business Leaders React to China's National Security Law for Hong Kong

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

As China tightens security in Hong Kong, many American businesses consider retreat and relocalization

Flags of Hong Kong and China hung side-by-side in the street
Annie Spratt
US Foreign Policy

American Views of the US Military Presence in Germany

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Thirty years after the end of the cold war, Americans are divided on whether to maintain or withdraw US military troops in Germany.

US military men board a plane
Joel Rivera-Camacho
US Foreign Policy

International Relations and COVID-19: Views from Australia

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic will change how people across the world think about foreign relations. Craig Kafura looks at Australia as a case study for how these changes affect public opinion.

Sydney Opera House in front of a sunset sky
Johnny Bhalla
Global Health

George Floyd Protests and Public Opinion

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

​Recent surveys conducted over the past week show that a majority of Americans sympathize with the protests occurring across the country since the death of George Floyd.

Protestors hold signs during a demonstration after the death of George Floyd.
Joel Marklund
Inclusion and Equity

As Countries Reopen, Publics Concerned About Possible Second Wave

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

An update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Map of coronavirus cases in the US
Brian McGowan
Global Health

Global Public Opinion on COVID Varies by Whether Spread is Considered Under Control

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

An update on global public opinion on the pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Gulf States.

A store closed sign, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Erik McLean
Global Health

Is the Coronavirus Turning Americans Against China?

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Americans are generally distrustful of China's handling of international relations, but recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

United States and China flags
CDC Global
Public Opinion