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Americans Affirm Ties to Allies in Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Public opinion data shows Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

USA and China flags in front of a blue sky
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Americans Expecting a Power Shift in Energy Supply in Next 10 Years

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Americans clearly lean toward cleaner methods of powering the country and expect renewable sources will overtake fossil fuels as the primary US energy sources in the next 10 years.

View of buildings on the Chicago River. Public Opinion

Half of Americans Say US Government Not Doing Enough on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New Chicago Council Survey results show that most Americans aren’t extremely concerned about climate change, but many believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat the issue.

 View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.

Image of a paper map of the United States
Hans Isaacson
Migration

2014 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

2014 Chicago Council Survey report cover Public Opinion

The Emerging Power of Big Data: The Chicago Experience

RESEARCH
Report

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

The Chicago skyline at night
Alan Ramirez
Global Cities

Growing the Heartland

RESEARCH
Report by Rob Paral

This report examines how immigrants offset population decline and an aging workforce in Midwest metropolitan areas.

View of the Minneapolis skyline at dusk
Lucas Ludwig
Migration

Advancing Global Food Security in the Face of a Changing Climate

RESEARCH
Report by Gerald C. Nelson

This report urges the US government to take action to curb the risks climate change poses to global food security.

Person working in a rice field. Food and Agriculture

American Attitudes toward Cross-Border Ties at NAFTA's Anniversary

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey results show that American and Mexican governments have some challenges in order to shift public attention to North American trade and energy cooperation.

U.S. President Barack Obama, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the North American Leaders' Summit in Toluca, Mexico on February 19, 2014.
Estado de México
Global Economy

Mexicans and Americans Recognize Benefits of Trade But Want to Keep Focus on Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations.

2014 North American Leaders' Summit
Mexico
Global Economy