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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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REUTERS
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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REUTERS
President Xi Jinping lifts COVID lockdowns after China protests
The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.
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Food and Agriculture
Reaping the Digital Return: Enhancing Communities through Modern Extension | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ensuring smallholder farmers receive agricultural information is of critical importance for realizing global food security, and the USDA has a prominent role to play in close partnership with USAID.
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David Sandoz
Let’s Make a Deal: Public Backs Iran Talks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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Chloe Evans
Global Public Opinion on Continued COVID-19 Response | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The WHO has officially declared the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic. How is the public reacting around the world?
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REUTERS
Zelenskyy Ukraine Congress speech about war with Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.
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Kamran Gholami
Manipulated Society: Paralyzing the Masses in Post-revolutionary Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.
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Reuters
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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David Sandoz
Americans Say a Nuclear Iran Is Unacceptable, Divide on Using Force | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.
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NURPHOTO
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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Subhash Nusetti
Public Opinion in the US, Japan, South Korea, and China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.
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NURPHOTO
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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Reuters
One-quarter of South Koreans Ready to Wear Masks Indefinitely | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans continue a culture war on the necessity and effectiveness of masks, one-quarter of the South Korean public is ready to wear them indefinitely.
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Jan Baborák
Genetics and Genomics Advancements to Tackle Constraints to Smallholder Poultry Production in Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from our "Field Notes" series focuses on Newcastle disease, which poses a substantial threat to the poultry sector in Africa.
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Climate and the Environment
From Chicago to Uganda, Clean Water is Key to Good Nutrition | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A blog post by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow on how unclean water and poor sanitation are leading causes of child mortality and stunting.
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Reuters
Balancing Priorities: Immigration, National Security, and Public Safety | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report indicates the US needs pragmatic, sensible approaches to immigration.
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Mélissa Jeanty
When Hand Washing is a Luxury, a Pandemic's Legacy Lengthens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
During a pandemic outbreak, washing our hands is integral in stopping the spread. However, in many parts of Africa and elsewhere in the developing world, properly washing hands is a luxury—as is soap.
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Reuters
The Links Between Hunger and Unrest in Myanmar and Beyond | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.
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Hans Vivek
Post-Election, Hong Kongers Remain Mistrustful of Police | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Hong Kongers lose faith and trust in the police after a series of violent protests.
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Serj Tyaglovsky
ICYMI: Recent Council Surveys on Russia-US Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.
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REUTERS
Ready to Work: Understanding Immigrant Skills in the United States to Build a Competitive Labor Force | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs confirms investing in human capital—workers’ education and skills—is key.
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Korea Dispatch
BTS Prepares to Enlist, South Korean Public Split on Exemption | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Should members of the South Korean boy band BTS receive an exemption from mandatory military service?
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Anne Thurow
Black Farmers' Voices: How the Past Influences Food Insecurity Today | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Discrimination, diminishing number of Black farmers leads to persistence of food insecurity in America.
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Global Cities
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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AP Photos
Green with envy? Chicago's sustainable architecture scene | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?
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Sharon McCutcheon
Republicans, Democrats Divided over Federal Spending Priorities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans support federal spending on education, healthcare, and Social Security, there partisan divides on other key issues.
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William Warby
Americans Positive on South Korea Despite Trump's Views on Alliance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.
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US Army
Americans Consider US Arms Sales a Hazard to US Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.
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Zoe Schaeffer
Institutional Change and an Intersectional Approach to Supporting Women in Science | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council’s Katelyn Jones examines women in science and the gender dimensions of agriculture.
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Govind Krishnan
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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Food and Agriculture
Stability in the 21st Century: Global Food Security for Peace and Prosperity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.
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Erin Riddle
Vroom or Bust? Towards a Chicago E-Scooter Strategy in 2020 and Beyond | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This paper offers a national and international overview of the e-scooter and micromobility trends and outlines the 2019 pilot program in Chicago.
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AP Photos
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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William Warby
South Koreans See Improved Security, Confident in US Security Guarantee | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The learnings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the public generally sees an improvement in the South Korean security situation.
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Global Health
The Global Commitment to Sustainable Development: How Are We Doing? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog by Madeleine Nicholson checks in to see if the world is on track to achieve the lofty Sustainable Development Goals.
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Stefan Krasowski
North Korea Now Seen as a Top Threat Facing the United States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.
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Jeon Han
Coronavirus yet to Dent South Korea's Moon Jae-in in the Polls Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, we discuss the decline of President Moon’s approval ratings.
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Reuters
Hemispheric Migration: Transnational Challenges Require Transnational Solutions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The movement of Venezuelans across the Western Hemisphere highlights the need for regional coordination.
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Food and Agriculture
Growing Markets, Growing Incomes: Leveraging Trade Facilitation for Farmers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Efforts geared toward smallholder farmers have become more efficient and effective over the past several decades.
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Reuters
Bipartisan Support for Path to Citizenship for Unauthorized Immigrants | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Despite the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, survey data reveals growing support for a pathway to citizenship for unauthorized workers.
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NASA
History Continues Unabated between Japan and South Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how people in Japan and South Korea agree on primary issues that would improve the countries’ relationship.
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Reuters
Democrats, Republicans Support Alliances, Disagree on International Organizations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans of all political stripes remain committed to allies and alliances, the public is divided along partisan lines on the value of international organizations.
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Reuters
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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Food and Agriculture
Biocontrol of the Fall Armyworm: Long-term Resilience for Small-scale Farmers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The fall armyworm is destroying crops throughout Asia and Africa, intensifying the many burdens small-scale farmers are met with every day.
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Hans Isaacson
Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.
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AJ Caughey
How some Chicago chambers of commerce are supporting migrants | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating to respond to the influx of migrants.
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Public Opinion
Growing Support in US for Some Climate Change Action | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.
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AJ Caughey
Living passports: How tattoos ink Chicago's cultural connections | How tattoos ink Chicago’s history and cultural connections
For more than a century, tattoo artists have connected Chicagoans with other countries and cultures — a tradition that lives on, even as the industry changes.
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Food and Agriculture
The United Nations Food Systems Summit: All You Need to Know | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in September and the pre-summit on July 26th, check out a breakdown of everything you need to know.