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Inclusion and Equity

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A couple in Uganda wrapped in a gay pride flag, seen from behind. US Foreign Policy
AP Photos
The Unholy Relationship Between Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law and US Evangelicalism
BLOG Global Insight by Emma Sanderson
American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

Past Events

Inclusive Economies in an Age of Recession

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

Experts consider whether overlapping global crises, inflation, and slowing growth will bolster or derail efforts to build more inclusive economies.

Oct 17
A money changer sells US dollar bills at a currency exchange office located in Ankara, Turkey
REUTERS

The Right to the Shoreline

PAST EVENT

Sam Kling, Cynthia Weiss, and Sonja Henderson discuss the Right to the Shoreline and the art it inspires, cohosted with the Chicago Public Art Group.

Jul 7
A Chicago Public Art Group piece.
Chicago Public Art Group
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Commentary & Analysis

Julia Lane on the Global Importance of Women in STEM

Video Series
Featured Video

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with Council Emerging Leaders Program alumna Julia Lane about her work advancing diversity in STEM.

Julia Lane headshot with image of young girls exploring work in science Tech and Science

How a trade delegation for female Irish entrepreneurs persuaded them to expand to Chicago

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Several large, Chicago-based firms, including Aon and Illinois Tool Works, have expanded into or relocated to Ireland since 2021—but that’s only half the story.

Aer Lingus Airbus A320 plane lands at Dublin airport.
Peter Morrison / AP
Global Economy
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Research

How Race, Ethnicity, and Age Impact Views on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

a crowd stands for the national anthem
Patrick Semansky / AP
Public Opinion

The World at War: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on US Role in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza Conflicts

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data reveal fresh insights into how American communities think the United States should engage in conflicts overseas.

Containers of US humanitarian aid are loaded inside an Air Force airplane
Hussein Malla / AP
Public Opinion
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