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Despite Differences, Young Americans and Young Russians Share Similar Anxieties

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The Levada Analytical Center’s Stepan Goncharov joins Council Research Assistant Lama El Baz to explore recent survey findings.

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Blackwill and Fontaine on the US Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power

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Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine discuss their new book, "Lost Decade," in conversation with Council CEO Ivo Daalder.

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Introducing Blue Marble

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An editorially independent project produced by a team of globally curious journalists at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

2023 Highlight Reel

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Thanks to all who were part of our community in 2023! Enjoy this highlight reel of the past year of connections and convenings.

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The Tools of US Foreign Policy

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From diplomacy to military intervention, Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford unpacks the ways Washington can pursue its foreign policy interests.

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What Are Sanctions—and Do They Work?

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Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.

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1,000 Days: Revisiting the Mothers and Children of India

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Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book began, we revisit Shyamkali and her six daughters to see how they are faring.

Shyamkali sits with four of her daughters.
Anne Thurow
Food and Agriculture

1,000 Days: Revisiting the Mothers and Children of Guatemala

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Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book, we revisit Dianet and her daughter Keytlin to see how they are faring.

Dianet sits next to her daughter Keytlin.
Anne Thurow
Food and Agriculture

US Allies vs. Partners—What's the Difference?

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Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast explains why both are a key part of American foreign policy.

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1,000 Days: Revisiting the Mothers and Children of Uganda

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Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book, we revisit Esther and her son Rodgers to see how they are faring.

Esther smiles as she holds her son Rodgers.
Anne Thurow
Food and Agriculture