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Cities Competing for Talent in the Global Economy

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Iain Whitaker

To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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Both Russian and American Publics Sense a Transatlantic Rift

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Findings from a new US-Russia binational survey, conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center, reveal that publics in both countries have noticed cracks in the US-EU relationship.

Eurasian Women's Forum
Public Opinion

Russians Say Their Country Is A Rising Military Power; And a Growing Percentage of Americans View Russia as a Threat

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Surveys of Russian and American public opinion by the Levada Center and Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicate the United States and Russia are more rivals than partners.

People wave the Russian flag. Public Opinion

From Scarcity to Security: Managing Water for a Nutritious Food Future

RESEARCH
Report by Mark W. Rosegrant

This report examines the urgent challenges created by water scarcity and the impact on food security.

From Scarcity to Security: Managing Water for a Nutritious Food Future Food and Agriculture

Americans and Russians Agree: We're Heading Towards a New Arms Race

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

American and Russian flags.
Eurasian Women's Forum
Public Opinion

Leadership Initiative on Corporate Engagement with Public Policy

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

This paper provides recommendations for corporate engagement with public policy issues for societal objectives.

US Capitol Building at night Global Economy

Under AMLO, Mexican Views of the US Rebound from All-Time Low

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

Flag of Mexico.
Christian Frausto Bernal/Flickr
Public Opinion

American and South Korean Publics Doubtful about Success of Talks with North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Two recent surveys found that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

US President Trump and Kim Jong-Un.
Reuters
Public Opinion

South Koreans See Improved Security, Confident in US Security Guarantee

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs reveals the South Korean public sees an improvement in their country's security.

William Warby
Public Opinion

Reducing Urban Violence: A Common Vision for the Western Hemisphere

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Flavia Carbonari

This report authored by a group of experts from Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, and the United States discusses a regional vision for reducing urban violence in the Western Hemisphere.

Skyline of Caracas, Venezuela at dawn.
Stig Nygaard
Defense and Security