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Manipulated Society: Paralyzing the Masses in Post-revolutionary Iran

RESEARCH
Report by Saeid Golkar

The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.

Aerial view of the Tehran Tower and other buildings in daytime
Kamran Gholami
Global Politics

Americans View Relations with China as Important Despite Some Mistrust

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China walk on the grounds of the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
The White House
Public Opinion

Growing Partisan Divides on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Partisan divides on immigration issues are at their widest points. Democrats’ concerns have dropped dramatically, but Republicans continue to see it as a large threat.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services envelop and US flag
Reuters
Public Opinion

Global Food Security by the Numbers

RESEARCH
Report by Charles E. Hanrahan

Investments in global food security alleviate poverty, spur economic growth, promote social stability, and enhance the resilience of communities in low-income regions of the world.

 Women in Niger water their vegetable garden. Food and Agriculture

2015 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

Handshake between President Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama.
The White House
Public Opinion

ISIS Successful in Raising US Public Fears about Terrorism

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Coinciding with the rise of the Islamic State, public concern about Islamic fundamentalism as a critical threat is rated at 55 percent, the highest level since 2002 survey results.

Militant Islamist fighters take part in a military parade.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Ready or Not? Gauging Midwest Preparations for Executive Action on Immigration

RESEARCH
Report by Rebecca S. Carson

A new report from the Council suggests Midwestern states are unprepared for President Obama's new immigration policies.

U.S. President Obama meets with a group of "dreamers" who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals at the White House.
Reuters
Migration

Americans Favor Deal with Iran; Willing to Back with Force​

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

According to the 2015 Chicago Council Survey, most Americans support the general idea of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Public Supports Ending Cuba Embargo

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.

Cuban flag
Amy Goodman
Public Opinion

Captive Society: the Basij Militia and Social Control in Post-Revolutionary Iran

RESEARCH
Book by Saeid Golkar

Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system.

A crowd of people at the entrance to a market in Tehran
Julia Maudlin
Global Politics