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An Urban Pandemic Becomes an Urban Sprawl Pandemic | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Examples around the world make clear that density—whether low or high—is no excuse when it comes to the appalling number of COVID-19 cases facing the United States.
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Public Opinion on Coronavirus Around the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.
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Tackling Inequality by Investing in Infrastructure | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
By investing in infrastructure, the United States can prepare communities to participate in a changing economy, increase access to opportunity, and address challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Global Welcome: Metro Chicago's Approach to Immigrant Inclusion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago is positioned to elevate itself as a bold city, capable of taking on cutting-edge policies and providing accessible opportunities for all residents.
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Hunger in Washington State: US Food Insecurity on the Rise Nationwide | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A recent study suggests that the food insecure population will quadruple in Washington state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Truss' Number Is Up: Brexit And The Delusion Of Dogma | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Mayhem in Westminster has roots in Brexit and a political culture that favors dogma over evidence, argues columnist Chris Morris.
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When is a Crisis a “Crisis” and Why Does It Matter? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
One of the defining features of 2020 has been the declaration of seemly one crisis after another, but why are some events declared crisis and why are others not?
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The High Stakes of the UN Food Systems Summit | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Childhood malnutrition can forever change the course of someone's life.
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How to Rethink an Equitable Post-Pandemic City | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cities can use public spaces as a way to address structural challenges.
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Reenvisioning a Fractured Global Food System | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Unlocking local knowledge and know-how in Regional Innovation Hubs.
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On Climate, Don't Let Gloom Lead to Doom | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.
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Americans Favor 'Friendshoring' Approach for Supply Chains | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.
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Understanding the US Global Food Security Framework | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.
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Real Estate Weighs on Moon's Approval Rate | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's President Moon Jae-in's administration and the real estate issues, including high rental costs in Seoul, that have led to a high disapproval rating.
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Bridging Gaps to Achieve Good Food for All | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Paul Newnham identifies key gaps in efforts to end hunger, and offers solutions to break down silos and build up food systems.
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Global Public Opinion Shows Partial Return to Normalcy, Optimism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives.
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Chicago: Embracing Refugees for the Good of All | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.
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US Opinion Leaders Support Aid to Taiwan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.
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The Two Cities: Inequality in Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores if economic inequality is the inevitable consequence of becoming a globally powerful city.
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Americans Support Infrastructure Investment | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.
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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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Alternative Approaches to Deliver Affordable Housing | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Tackling the global crisis on housing affordability requires a comprehensive set of policies aimed at providing affordable rental units.
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Converging Flu Season and Pandemic Concerns Northern Publics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.
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Organic Mandate, Growing Solar, and Allergens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Is the Coronavirus Turning Americans Against China? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.
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Hunger Hotspots, Beefy Promises, & Farmers to Families | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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The Pig Pandemic, Reforestation, & Fraudulent Seeds | 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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The People's Summit, Land Rights, and Taxi Gardens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.
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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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Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Reaction to Vaccines as Virus Surges | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although the vaccine has brought hope to many people, a new and more transmissible strain discovered in the United Kingdom has caused unease around the world.
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Conducting City Diplomacy: A Survey of International Engagement in 47 Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage.
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Food Security Recovery is More Affordable than You Think | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.
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Brazil's Systemic Mistrust of Elections and Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.
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The Pandemic-Driven Shift in the US Real Estate Market | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The rise of remote work has had a dramatic impact on cities like Chicago, which must play to their strengths in order to compete in this new landscape.
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Leveraging City Diplomacy to Drive the Global Agenda | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.
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How the G7 Plans to Counter Economic Coercion by China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”
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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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A New Brew, Price Forecast, and Nano Sensors | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly roundup of the top news in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Survival of the City: Ed Glaeser on the Future of Post-Pandemic Urban Life | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.
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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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Disasters Increase, Faux Financing, & a Fever Pact | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.
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A Resilient Food Supply Chain is the First Step in Health for All | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A secure food supply chain is critical to ensure that the COVID-19 crisis does not become a cycle of food insecurity and illness. We must rethink our food supply.
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Japan Prepares for Its First Post-Abe Election | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?
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Chicago transit confronts a fiscal cliff, but it isn't Caracas | Chicago transit confronts a fiscal cliff, but it isn’t Caracas
Chicago’s regional transit system may need to make severe cuts and raise fares after COVID relief funds phase out, but riders won't likely see a systemic collapse like Venezuelan commuters experienced in the 2010’s.
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When Fighting Pathogens 'Pay a Little Now or a Lot Later' | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how we must fun research about microbes to protect our health and the crops we need to survive.
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Beating the Odds: The Mothers and Children of the 1,000 Days Movement | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book began, Roger Thurow revisits the featured mothers and children to see how they are faring.
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Good Nutrition Today is Key to Harvesting a Better Tomorrow | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Senior Fellow Roger Thurow details the true costs of malnutrition today and tomorrow.
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Wild Pigs, Lab Foie Gras, and Drought Reroute | 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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Policies to Support Nutrition-Sensitive Food Systems | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the first part of our 2021 series to find out.
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Agricultural Investment: Foreign Aid for Global Prosperity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.