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With High-tech Farming, We Can Usher in a Rural Renaissance

In the News
The Chicago Tribune
John Austin

After the coronavirus pandemic has upended so much, we’re now reworking our supply chains for national food security and elevating agriculture back to a noble profession.

A farmer rides a tractor through a crop while harvesting Food and Agriculture

A Disputed Election for Lukashenko and an Uncertain Future for Belarusians

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

This blog is about Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko and how he remains Belarus' leader, earning him the moniker of the "last dictator in Europe."

Alexander Lukashenko, president of Belarus
Prachatai
Public Opinion

Solving Global Inequality with Thomas Piketty

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Economist Thomas Piketty joins Deep Dish to examine the ideas that drive persistent global inequality and the solutions he believes will produce a more equitable future.

Children protesting and holding a sign that says "Make Billionaires Pay."
Reuters
Global Economy

Global Public Opinion Shows Some Return to Normal Despite COVID-19 Rise

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, and the UK.

People wearing medical face masks at a train station in Japan
Zhipeng Ya
Global Health

The COVID City

In the News
Project Syndicate
Robert Muggah

Could the pandemic lead to a more advanced and inclusive form of urbanism?

An aerial view of a neighborhood in Mumbai with small family homes. Global Health

Thailand's Youth Demand Democratic Reforms

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Pavin Chachavalpongpun joins Deep Dish to explain how social media makes Thailand's youth protests different than past movements.

Young people at a protest in Thailand.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Urban, Suburban, and Rural Americans Agree on Key Issues Ahead of 2020 Election

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Running Numbers by Brendan Helm

Data from the 2019 Chicago Council Survey revealed that certain issues which once divided those living in cities, suburbs, or the country have become sources of agreement

Voters in Des Moines precincts 44, 58 and 59 cast their ballots at Callanan Middle School.
Phil Roeder
Public Opinion

Belarus, US Pushes Iran Sanctions, Turkey vs. Greece

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss Belarus, Iran, and Turkey-Greece relations.

A map of COVID-19 cases across Europe Global Health

Food Systems Dashboard: A Decision-making Tool for Better Food Governance Decisions

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Global Food for Thought by Lawrence Haddad

In our latest collaboration with Agri-Pulse, Jess Fanzo and Lawrence Haddad explain how the Food Systems Dashboard helps policy makers and farmers alike.

A tractor pulls a trailer with stacked bails of hay.
Gozha Net
Food and Agriculture

Can Lebanon Overcome Corruption and Crisis?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Maha Yahya and Emile Hokayem describe political corruption and financial crisis in Lebanon and how a system built on sectarian politics could be rebuilt.

Image of the explosion in Lebanon.
Reuters
Global Cities