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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

An Urban Pandemic Becomes an Urban Sprawl Pandemic

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Global Insight by Samuel Kling

Examples around the world make clear that density—whether low or high—is no excuse when it comes to the appalling number of COVID-19 cases facing the United States.

A crowded Times Square at night time
Cem Ersozlu
Global Health

In Protests, Cities Lead as Mayors Take a Back Seat

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Global Insight by Samuel Kling

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

A person carrying a sign saying "I can't breathe" walks through Minneapolis during protests
Josh Hild
Global Cities

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

A Resilient Food Supply Chain is the First Step in Health for All

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Global Food for Thought by Dirk Backhaus

A secure food supply chain is critical to ensure that the COVID-19 crisis does not become a cycle of food insecurity and illness. We must rethink our food supply.

Aerial view of a farm in Bristol, England
Ryan Searle
Global Health

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

Food Security Depends on Water Security—and We Need to Act Now

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Global Food for Thought by Mark W. Rosegrant

Better water management is crucial to global food and nutrition security.

Rice fields in Indonesia
Sebastian Pena Lambarri
Food and Agriculture

Talking the Talk – How Cities Shape Migration Narratives on the Global Agenda

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Global Insight by Janina Stürner-Siovitz

Cities use migration-focused narratives not only in an attempt to influence global discussions, but also to achieve concrete outcomes for transforming local realities.

Skyline of Paris on a sunny day
Rob Potvin
Global Cities