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Conditional US Support for Humanitarian Intervention | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.
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American Public Divided on Cooperating with, Confronting China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.
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In Russia, Navalny Inspires Respect for Some, Indifference for Most | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Surveys from the Chicago Council and the Levada Analytical Center show that Russians are generally indifferent to Navalny's actions, and more suspect that he staged his own poisoning or it was a "provocation from the West" than believe the Russia
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Canadians Cooler than Mexicans and Americans on USMCA | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion data show relatively warm feelings between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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Majority of Nicaraguans Support Early Elections | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post by Dina Smeltz explores the current polarization in Nicaragua between the government and its citizens.
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Americans Continue to Say the US Should Stay Impartial in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.
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Are Americans Willing to Accept Political Violence? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.
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Liberal and Moderate Democrats: How Different Are They in Views on Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council data show that some key foreign policy issues have the potential to disrupt Democratic Party unity.
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Americans Focused Elsewhere as Tensions Rise on the Korean Peninsula | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.
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Despite Rejoining the Paris Agreement, Polling Shows US Experts Divide on Climate Issues | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.
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Americans Feel More Threat from China Now Than in past Three Decades | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.
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Americans Support Sanctions on Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.
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Public Support for AUKUS Relationships despite Backlash | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.
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Americans Love-Hate Social Media and Big Tech | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While American usage and reliance on online platforms continue to increase every day, anxiety about data privacy and unfavorable opinions about social media firms remain very high.
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Amaranth, Brain Food, and a Diversified Database | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Refugees Welcome? Americans Support Taking in Afghans, Ukrainians, Taiwanese | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.
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School Feeding: A Path to Recovery and a Better Future | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Global Child Nutrition Foundation shares key insights into the impact of school meal programs, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put children at nutritional risk.
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The Pitfalls of University-led Growth: The Case of Macomb, Ill. | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.
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Americans Prefer Sanctions Over Sending Troops to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.
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European Energy Crisis Shifts Germany's Power Priorities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.
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Anti-West Views Peak Among Russians Over 60 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.
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Most Americans No Longer View COVID-19 as a Critical Threat | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.
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Countries Have Varied Responses to Delta Variant Spread | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.
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Russians and Ukrainians Prefer to Remain Independent States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, new public opinion data shows that the conflict likely came as a surprise to many on both sides.
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In Major Shift, Swedish Public Supports NATO Membership | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling shows the Swedish public is keenly aware of the threat posed by Russia and favors a strong policy response to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Global Publics Believe Worst of Pandemic is Yet to Come | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
An update includes polling results from the United States, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, and Jordan.
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Ahead of Biden-Moon Summit, South Koreans and Americans Align on China and North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.
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Free Trade with Exceptions: Public Opinion and Industrial Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.
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Russians See Greater Reward than Risk in Closer Relations with China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship.
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Taiwan's Security Future: How Domestic Politics Impact Taipei’s Defense | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.
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Disappointed in Rouhani, Iranians Seek a Different Sort of Leader in June Elections | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.
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As Nuclear Clock Ticks, US Public Prefers Diplomacy with Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.
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Europe Replaces Russia's Gas, Risks Climate Goals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.
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Explainer: Eastern Europeans Split over Russia's War in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.
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How Do Foreign Policy Experts Think About Allies? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A new experiment by researchers from the University of Illinois at Springfield, the University of Chicago, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs finds that policy experts care about formal alliances. But even alliance relationships have limits.
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21 Years after 9/11, Americans Are Less Concerned about Terrorism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.
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Are Urbanites Willing to Ditch Cars for More Sustainable Commutes? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A recent poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Harris Poll shows urban and suburban residents cities are looking to sustainable mobility to forestall a potential long-term shift to solo driving.
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Confronting China over the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?
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Americans Hesitant to Use Nuclear Weapons to Defend Allies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.
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Americans Believe Sanctions Will Weaken Russia's Economy and Military | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.
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Expanding "638" to Enhance Native American Food Sovereignty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.
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Republicans, Democrats Split on Increasing US Defense Budget | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans overall want to maintain defense spending. But Democrats, younger people, and those with a college education prefer cuts, while Republicans prefer expansion.
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Iranians Consider China Even More Important Than Regional Allies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A new poll shows Iranians recognize the economic and security benefits of a closer relationship with China.
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Global Public Opinion as COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Hope | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A global survey shows the public perceives COVID-19 as the world's greatest health threat and nearly two-thirds of respondents believe the vaccine should be compulsory.
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Divisions on US-China Policy: Opinion Leaders and the Public | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.
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Americans Recognize Cyber Threats, but Are Divided on Best Response | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion polling shows a lack of consensus about where cyberattacks fall within the escalatory ladder of conventional warfare.
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Germany's Coup Plot and the Threat to Democracy in an Age of Conspiracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A plot to overthrow the German government highlights the risks—and reach—of unchecked conspiracy in an age of mistrust, writes Chris Morris.
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Global Public Opinion and the Coronavirus: August 5 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Canada, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
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Global Publics Respond to Increase in COVID-19 Restrictions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Weekly analysis of public opinion as governments around the world impose increasing restrictions and the number of active cases surges.
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Renewing American Leadership in the Fight Against Global Hunger and Poverty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.