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Genetics and Genomics Advancements to Tackle Constraints to Smallholder Poultry Production in Africa

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

This blog post from our "Field Notes" series focuses on Newcastle disease, which poses a substantial threat to the poultry sector in Africa.

Two chickens walk on top of soil.
Jan Baborák
Food and Agriculture

Global Public Opinion Shows Support for COVID-19 Prevention Policies

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

The Chicago Council Survey team examines global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic in United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.

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Mika Baumeister
Global Health

The 2020s and the Rebuilding of America

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

George Friedman joins Deep Dish to examine the cycles of upheaval that have rebuilt American life in the past and explains why he's still optimistic about the future.

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COVID-19 and the Protein Industry: Is it Time to Promote the Adoption of "Alt-meat"?

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Global Food for Thought by Margaret Hegwood

This post, from our Next Generation series, explains the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, and why some activists urge more investment into meat alternatives.

Sign for the Impossible Burger at a Pittsburgh restaurant
Tony Webster
Food and Agriculture

America Needs a New North Korea Strategy

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National Interest
Matthew Abbott

One should not be naïve about the actions, intentions, or record of the North Korean leadership. But one should also not be naïve that the current impasse with North Korea is likely to continue unless creative, long-term thinking and different approaches to US-North Korea relations are brought to the table.

Kim and Trump shaking hands at the red carpet during the DPRK–USA Singapore Summit
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US Foreign Policy

WHO Funding Cut, OPEC+ Deal, US vs China

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steven Erlanger of the New York Times, Financial Times' Edward Luce, and CUNY's Carla Anne Robbins joined Council President Ivo Daalder to share their perspectives on emerging global stories.

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Russ Allison Loar
Global Health

America's Oxymoron

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Global Food for Thought by Roger Thurow

The coronavirus exposed America’s secret of hunger amid abundance. How can residents of the world’s richest country be hungry?

People queue to pick up fresh food at a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues
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Food and Agriculture

COVID-19 Lessons from Japan

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Nikkei's Kiyoshi Ando joins Deep Dish to explain why Japan appeared to be a COVID-19 miracle success story but is now seeing a spike in infections.

A passer-by disinfects their hands at a festival in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Yomiuri
Global Health

Scaling Partners Towards Self Reliance and Sustainability in Legume Innovations Through a Systems Approach

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Global Food for Thought by Barry Pittendrigh

This blog post from our “Field Notes” series shares more information on self-reliance and sustainability in legume innovations, and how these processes might help address food insecurity.

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Food and Agriculture

Will the Biggest Oil Deal in History Work

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Charlotte Howard joins Deep Dish to explain the implications of the latest OPEC+ agreement and how it could affect the future of oil in the United States and beyond.

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