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Americans Say US Security Relationships around the World Strengthen National Security

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they meet in the East Room of the White House
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Public Opinion

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.

a McDonald's sign with a rocky landscape in the background
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

Why is the United States Arming Taiwan?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.

A photo collage of Joe Biden, U.S. soldiers, and the flag of Taiwan
Elizabeth Sokolich with AP photos
Defense and Security

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.

Olympic rings near the Eiffel Tower
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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.

plant-based chicken fillet on a wooden platter
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.

the Eiffel Tower lit up in green to mark the success of the Paris Agreement to slash man-made emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases to counter climate change
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US Foreign Policy

What's Qatar's Role in the Israel-Hamas Negotiations?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, attend a meeting
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Defense and Security

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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Nicolas J. Leclercq
Global Cities