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Craig Kafura

Trump Criticizes United Nations in Speech to General Assembly

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ABC 7 Chicago
Craig Kafura

"It's not that every president is a huge fan of the United Nations or multilateralism, internationalism. But this seems to take it to another level," Craig Kafura says.

Craig Kafura speaks via video on ABC 7 US Foreign Policy

What Trump's UN Speech Reveals About His Approach to Foreign Policy

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India Today
Craig Kafura

"There are not a lot of things that Trump holds dear as sort of core principles [aside from] the tariffs, a real disdain for US allies, and a respect for strength," Craig Kafura says.

Craig Kafura appears on India Today US Foreign Policy

The UN is Turning 80. Is It Still Relevant?

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Global Insight by Coauthors

From peace and security to climate and technology, Council experts weigh in on whether the United Nations can still deliver on its founding mission.

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John Angelillo / AP
Global Politics

China's Nationalism Strong but Country Remains Wary of US, New Survey Finds

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South China Morning Post
Coauthors

Seven in 10 Chinese people consider their country the greatest, per a new Chicago Council-Carter Center survey.

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a reception following a military parade
Mahesh Kumar / AP
Public Opinion

America's Rising Support for Military Aid to Ukraine is Driven Largely by Republicans, New Poll Shows

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CNN
Coauthors

New Council polling shows Republican support for US military aid to Ukraine has increase 21 percentage points since March.

Ukrainian recruits practice military skills in sunflower field
Andriy Andriyenko / AP
Public Opinion

How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact the US-India Relationship

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India Today
Craig Kafura

As tensions rise, Craig Kafura draws on public opinion data to unpack where everyday Americans stand on US trade policy.

Craig Kafura and other experts appear onscreen during a tv broadcast US Foreign Policy

Caught in the Shockwave: Japan-US Relations Under Trump

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The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

Despite the good feelings following the first Ishiba-Trump summit, there are major challenges ahead, Craig Kafura writes.

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Politics

US Elections Part of Global Trend Away from Incumbents

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Public opinion polling offers insights into what cost incumbent leaders and parties at the polls.

a woman votes in US election
Carolyn Kaster / AP
Public Opinion

What's Worrying US Foreign Policy Leaders Ahead of the 2024 Election

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

A mail-in official ballot for the 2024 general election in the United States
Jenny Kane / AP
Public Opinion

What the US Election Could Mean for Taiwan

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TVBS News
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura offers his take on how both a Trump or Harris administration might approach US-Taiwan policy.

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