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Findings from the 2010 Survey of Public Opinion

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Public Opinion Survey

Americans believe US foreign policy is increasingly constrained by troubles at home and abroad.

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REUTERS
Public Opinion

US Attitudes toward the Republic of Korea

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

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

Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty

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Book by Coauthors

Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman, award-winning writers on Africa, development, and agriculture, explain through vivid human stories how our sometimes well-intentioned strategies—alternating with ignorance and neglect—have conspired to keep the world's poorest people hungry and unable to feed themselves.

Map of Africa on a globe with a blank black background
James Wiseman
Food and Agriculture

Renewing American Leadership in the Fight Against Global Hunger and Poverty

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Report by Coauthors

Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.

Woman shaking a basket of grain Food and Agriculture

2008 Chicago Council Survey

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey offers an important benchmark for popular attitudes about foreign policy immediately prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

American flag
Jon Sailer
Public Opinion

2007 Chicago Council Survey: World Public Opinion

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Public Opinion Survey by John E. Rielly

The 2007 Chicago Council Survey broke new ground in international public opinion research to gain understanding and discover commonalities in public opinion around the world.

Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
Reuters
Public Opinion

The Global Edge: An Agenda for Chicago's Future

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Report by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report recommends Chicago's leaders focus on priorities of infrastructure, human capital, and global engagement.

Chicago skyline.
Allen McGregor
Global Cities

2006 Chicago Council Survey

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2006 Chicago Council survey focused on U.S. and international public opinion on the rise of China and India and its implications for the international order and U.S. foreign policy.

The American flag
Samuel Branch
Public Opinion

2005 Chicago Council Democracy Survey

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Public Opinion Survey

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy.

 Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
REUTERS
Public Opinion

Global Chicago

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Book by Coauthors

Global Chicago offers unique insights into the city's global assets and its economic, social, intellectual, and cultural links to the world as seen from an insider's perspective.

Chicago skyline at dusk
Allen McGregor
Global Cities