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Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.
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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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The Importance of Race in Attitudes Toward Trade and Globalization | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Minorities show greater support toward international trade than whites, which is puzzling in part because minorities are more likely to experience unemployment.
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American and South Korean Publics Doubtful about Success of Talks with North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.
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Do Liberal and Moderate Democrats Divide on US Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.
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The Clash of Generations? Intergenerational Change and American Foreign Policy Views | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.
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The Impact of US Economic Woes on Support for Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.
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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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Immigration a Demographic Lifeline in Midwestern Metros | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.
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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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Americans Expect Temporary Drop in US Influence Due to Capitol Attack | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze public opinion data showing while most Americans think US democracy is still functioning, they believe it has been either temporarily or permanently weakened.
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US Concern about COVID-19 Decreasing, but Partisan Divides Persist | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans are less worried about COVID-19 than they have been at any point since the initial shutdown in early 2020, Council polling finds.
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Immigration Policies Could Create Risks for Candidates on Both Sides | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm explain immigration policy risks for presidential candidates.
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George Floyd Protests and Public Opinion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent surveys show that a majority of Americans sympathize with the protests occurring across the country since the death of George Floyd.
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Six Ways in Which Liberal and Moderate Democrats Diverge on Key Issues | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
There are six key issues for which liberal democrats have differing opinions from more conservative/moderate ones, indicates the 2019 Chicago Council Survey.
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US Public Not Convinced Trump's Policies Will Make America Safer | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although survey data shows that majorities of Americans continue to think that international terrorism is the most critical threat to the US, the overall public is not convinced that the Trump administration's policies will make the US safer from
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Cooperation and Hedging: Comparing US and South Korean Views of China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination
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What to Know about the Western Tanks Heading to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.
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Despite US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement, Majority Still Supports It | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Trump’s skepticism on climate change and decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is out of step with the American public overall.
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Americans Prefer Supporting Role in Constraining Chinese and Russian Ambitions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?
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The Foreign Policy Blob Is Bigger Than You Think | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of “The Blob,” those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.
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Cooperating, Competing, Confronting: US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation as China Rises | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.
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Scholars vs the Public: Collapse of the INF Treaty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council blog Dina Smeltz explores how different populations perceive the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
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Murder Hornets, Lavender, and School Meals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Do Non-Trump Republicans Diverge with Trump Republicans on Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.
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Western Sanctions Have Largely Spared Ordinary Russians | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.
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Europeans Continue to Back Ukraine, But Disagree on the Endgame | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.
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Republican Views on Racial Inequality Starkly Contrast Those of Democrats | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A large majority of Democrats consider racial inequality a critical threat to the country, while Republicans consider it a relatively low-level threat.
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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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As Vaccination Campaigns Continue Around the World, Restrictions Lift and Optimism Spreads | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.
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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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Publics React to Mandatory Vaccination, the Olympics, and Governments' COVID Management | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.
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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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Ahead of Biden-Suga Summit, Americans See Japan as the United States' Most Important Partner | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.
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Where in the World Did People Want a Trump Victory? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council Public Opinion Intern Charlie Rahr examines the United States' international allies' opinions on the 2020 US Presidential election results.
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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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Lifting Sanctions Could Reduce Pressure at the US Border | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.
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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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Palestinian Public Divided on Statehood Preferences | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling finds that Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza have different preferences regarding a solution to the conflict with Israel.
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Peace to Prosperity Misses the Mark with Palestinians | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Palestinians are critical of the US and Peace to Prosperity plan.
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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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As Vaccinations Increase, Global Public Opinion Shows Varied Sentiments | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.
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Global Public Opinion and the Coronavirus: September 2 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, and the UK.
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Japanese Public Values Ties to US, But Would Prefer to Cooperate with China, Too | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz discusses survey data reflecting Japanese opinion on US-China relations.
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How Africans Perceive US-China Engagement on the Continent | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.
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Global Public Opinion on COVID Varies by Whether Spread is Considered Under Control | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council Survey team’s COVID-19 pandemic update includes polling results from the US, Japan, Canada, South Korea, France, and more.
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Americans Affirm Ties to Allies in Asia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.
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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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American Opinions of Allies Remain Positive, Opinions of Rivals Fall Further | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Since 2016, Americans' favorability toward South Korea, India, and Japan is stable, while favorability toward China decreased by 12 points.
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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.