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Despite Early Outbreak and Heavy Toll, Iranians are Proud of Iran's COVID-19 Response

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.

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Javad Esmaeili
Public Opinion

Labor, Livelihoods, and Biometric Data

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Global Food for Thought by Julia Whiting

Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

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As Vaccinations Increase, Global Public Opinion Shows Varied Sentiments

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.

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Macau Photo Agency
Global Health

Precision Development to Solve Wicked Problems

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO) uses the information highway to deliver food security results during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food and Agriculture

What Do the Chinese Think about Their Government's Response to COVID-19?

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Running Numbers by Peter Wang

Survey data from several surveys in China show that the Chinese people are largely satisfied with their country's response to the pandemic.

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KOBU Agency
Public Opinion

Hunger Hotspots, Beefy Promises, & Farmers to Families

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Global Food for Thought by Julia Whiting

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Food and Agriculture

How Do Attitudes about the Coronavirus Response Differ in Russia and the United States?

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Survey data shows that Russians are more likely than Americans to say that their nation's government handled the coronavirus pandemic effectively.

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Martin Sanchez
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Disasters Increase, Faux Financing, & a Fever Pact

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Global Food for Thought by Julia Whiting

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

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Defika Hendri
Food and Agriculture

Amid Global Unpopularity, China Might Find Support Among Russians

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Running Numbers by Peter Wang

While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.

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As Virus Spreads Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Feelings

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

While some countries are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, others continue to struggle through the crisis as case numbers remain elevated.

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