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Small Farmers, Big Retailers: Are New Sourcing Strategies a Path to Inclusion?

RESEARCH
Report by Hope C. Michelson

As retail-led agricultural marketing systems in emerging economies continue to develop, governments, NGOs, and companies can benefit from each other's experiences and examples to date.

A shelf of fresh produce at a grocery store Food and Agriculture

Slight Rise in US Public Concerns about Climate

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In 2015, for the first time in Chicago Council Survey history, a majority of Democrats say that climate change requires immediate action and are three times more likely than Republicans to say climate change is a critical threat.

View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

American Anxiety over Middle East Buffets Public Support for US Presence in the Region

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Middle East remains the focus of what Americans perceive as the leading threats to US security, including international terrorism, the rise of violent Islamic extremist groups in Iraq and Syria, and the possibility of a major terrorist attack in the US.

Flag of Israel.
Cole Keister
Public Opinion

Public Opinion in the US, Japan, South Korea, and China

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.

A globe sitting on a table, showing the continent of Asia
Subhash Nusetti
Public Opinion

Americans Positive on South Korea and Support to Defend It at All-time High

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Should reunification of North and South Korea eventually take place, Americans favor maintaining the alliance but are split on keeping US forces on the Korean Peninsula.

A running fountain outside of the National Assembly Building of South Korea Public Opinion

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