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Alliance of Democracies—from America First to American Led

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Global Insight by Paul Poast

Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

An American flag waving in wind, across a hazy sky
James Balensiefen
US Foreign Policy

Co-Operation: A Pre-Existing Condition

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Global Insight by Ian Klaus

Council expert Ian Klaus examines how history will remember the almost simultaneous global mobilization of policy and resources, as well as local urban adaptations and interventions.

Park closure sign with empty playground in background.
Jordan Hopkins
Global Health

EU Budget, Russia's UK Influence, and COVID-19 Vaccine Wars

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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 the EU budget deal, what Europe can learn from Russian influence in the UK, and the politics of a COVID-19 vaccine.

A person wearing surgical gloves prepares a vaccine shot
Mufid Majnun
Global Health

Who's Winning the US-China Tech War?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Adam Segal explains the battles between China and the US over products like Huawei and TikTok, their role in US foreign policy, and why US allies are choosing sides. 

An image of a wall and phone with "TikTok" written on them.
Reuters
Tech and Science

COVID-19 Shapes Global Public Opinion on Reopening and Reversals

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

This week, the Chicago Council Survey team updates public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Nigeria.

A person gets their temperature checked during the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing
Kian Zhan
Global Health

US-China Tensions Rise, COVID Explodes, UK Bans Huawei 5G

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the South China Sea, COVID-19, Huawei, Poland, and more.

Multiple aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly in formation over the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
Kaila V. Peters
Global Health

Russian Bounties, Hong Kong's New Reality, Travel Bans for Americans

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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 Russian bounties on US soldiers, what’s next for Hong Kong, and US isolation as travel bans exclude Americans.

A van drives through an urban Hong Kong street
Jet Dela Cruz
Global Health

An Urban Pandemic Becomes an Urban Sprawl Pandemic

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Global Insight by Samuel Kling

Examples around the world make clear that density—whether low or high—is no excuse when it comes to the appalling number of COVID-19 cases facing the United States.

A crowded Times Square at night time
Cem Ersozlu
Global Health

In Protests, Cities Lead as Mayors Take a Back Seat

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Global Insight by Samuel Kling

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

A person carrying a sign saying "I can't breathe" walks through Minneapolis during protests
Josh Hild
Global Cities

The Criminalization of Immigrants in the United States

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Alina Das joins the Council's Brian Hanson to discuss America's history of punishing immigrants.

Immigrants stand behind a fence at a detention centre in the Amygdaleza suburb of western Athens
Reuters
Migration