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US Economic Competitiveness at Risk: A Midwest Call to Action

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

This report highlights the role of immigration in ensuring the Midwest’s future competitiveness and prosperity and identifies necessary policy directions or interventions.

An illuminated OPEN sign outside of a business
Prateek Katyal
Migration

​Report on the US-ROK Alliance

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Craig Kafura

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Informed Midwesterners More Likely to Support Immigration Reform

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the midwestern public is somewhat divided on specific reforms, those who have accurate information about shifting immigration flows and changing labor needs express majority support for key immigration policy proposals.

US-Mexico border crossing
Simon Foot
Public Opinion

Plurality of Americans Think US Government Neglecting Action on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows an increase in Americans believing temperature swings are linked to global warming.

View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

Americans Rate Energy Independence Second Only to Jobs in Foreign Policy Priorities

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Energy independence is seen as very important bymore Americans than preventing nuclear proliferation, combating international terrorism, and maintaining superior military power worldwide

View of an oil rig in front of sunset.
Reuters
Public Opinion

What Kind of Foreign Policy Do Americans Want?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council examines public opinion on key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the third and final 2012 Presidential debate.

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney at a 2012 presidential debate.
Scout Tufankjian
Public Opinion

Americans Who See Immigration as a Critical Threat to the United States at Lowest Level in Two Decades

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

For the first time since the question was first asked by the Council in 1994, only a minority (40%) of Americans consider a large influx of immigrants and refugees a “critical threat” to the United States

People wait in line at the US-Mexico border.
Reuters
Migration

American Views of Asia and the Future of the US-Japan Alliance

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Michael J. Green

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance.

Japan flag waving near a body of water with a mountain in the background
Steven Diaz
Public Opinion

American Support for the US-ROK Alliance: Steady As She Goes

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Scott Snyder

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows American perceptions of South Korea are strongly positive. As Americans shift their priority to Asia, South Korea is poised to continue as an important security and economic partner of the US.

National flags outside of the United Nations. Public Opinion

FDI: Globalizing Chicago's Economic Development Plans

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The report highlights Chicago’s strengths, analyzes global city strategies, and offers recommendations the region can take to increase foreign investment.

Chicago skyline
Chris Favero
Global Cities