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Craig Kafura

Wrap-Up of Global Public Opinion on Issues that Defined 2020

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

People walk around outside in 2020
Kevin Hendersen
Public Opinion

Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Reaction to Vaccines as Virus Surges

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Although the vaccine has brought hope to many people, a new and more transmissible strain discovered in the United Kingdom has caused unease around the world.

A sign in the UK calls for residents to stay home amid a new strain of COVID-19
Matt Smart
Global Health

Global Public Opinion as COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Hope

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A global survey shows the public perceives COVID-19 as the world's greatest health threat and nearly two-thirds of respondents believe the vaccine should be compulsory.

a medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Opinion

Global Public Opinion Shows Fear, Caution as COVID-19 Lockdowns Renew

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The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Mexico.

A researcher works in a lab at the Duke-NUS Medical School
Reuters
Global Health

Polling Problems, 2020 Edition

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America saw inaccurate polling for the House and Senate races across the country, which overestimated Democratic support in a wide range of races.

People vote during the 2020 primary in Louisville, Kentucky
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US Foreign Policy

Global Publics Believe Worst of Pandemic is Yet to Come

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Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics think more must be done to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A test tube labelled COVID-19 Positive, in front of a US dollar and a yuan.
Reuters
Global Health

Americans and Asia in 2020: Three Things to Know

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With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert salutes as he passes the American and Japanese flags during a full honors ceremony at the Japanese Ministry of Defense
US Navy
Public Opinion

Trump and Biden Voters Deeply Divided on Foreign Policy

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Polling experts examine how public opinion of foreign policy matches up with the candidates on this episode of Deep Dish.

An image of President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden on the debate stage.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Public Opinion as COVID-19 Cases Slow in Some Countries, Increase in Others

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The Chicago Council’s polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, France, the UK, Italy, and Canada.

A woman in a mask holds a baby in front of her house in Chile.
REUTERS
Global Health

Converging Flu Season and Pandemic Concerns Northern Publics

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Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

Doctors in PPE while at a COVID-19 testing site, holding clipboards
Reuters
Global Health