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The Council offers undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students the opportunity to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through our internship program.

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  2. A woman standing outside holds a pile of picked leaves
    Feed the Future
    Food and Agriculture

    Feed the Future Grows Food Security through Innovation and Collaboration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Julia Whiting

    Just over ten years ago, the world was shaken not by a pandemic but by skyrocketing food prices.

  3. Workers inside an Audi plant in Mexico, with the frame of a car in the foreground
    Carlos Aranda
    Global Economy

    Don't Blame Trade: Low-Skilled Job Losses Will Not Be Solved by Protectionism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Insight by Alexander Hitch

    President Trump should tackle the problem of job dislocation broadly by building a larger retraining system in sectors where the US possesses a comparative advantage.

  4. Do Liberal and Moderate Democrats Divide on US Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    Do Liberal and Moderate Democrats Divide on US Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz,Brendan Helm

    This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

  5. Illustration of valet parking for bikes
    Elizabeth Sokolich
    Global Cities

    Europeans and Chicagoans are both tired of stolen bikes. A Midwestern Marine found a solution. | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

    Midwest biking activists are using a grassroots strategy to highlight the lack of secure bike infrastructure in the region.

  6. Traffic cones mark parking areas for COVID-19 vaccination sites.
    Joshua Hoehne
    Public Opinion

    As Rollouts Vary and Issues Arise, Global Public Opinion Shows Vaccine Anxiety | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Luke Witzig

    With high-profile suspensions of the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fear of potential side effects and uneven efficacy of vaccine rollouts are causing concern for some.

  7. While Positive toward US Alliance, South Koreans Want to Counter Trump’s Demands for Support | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Jermaine M. Ralliford
    Public Opinion

    While Positive toward US Alliance, South Koreans Want to Counter Trump’s Demands for Support | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

    This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey of South Korean attitudes towards the United States was conducted in December 2019 in South Korea.

  8. The image shows a large crowd, and nearly everyone is wearing masks.
    Macau Photo Agency
    Global Health

    As Vaccinations Increase, Global Public Opinion Shows Varied Sentiments | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Brendan Helm,Kaya Schaffner ,Luke Witzig

    Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.

  9. ISIS Successful in Raising US Public Fears about Terrorism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    ISIS Successful in Raising US Public Fears about Terrorism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

    This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows public concern about Islamic fundamentalism has increased 15 percent since 2014.

  10. Olympic flag in Tokyo
    REUTERS
    Global Health

    Publics React to Mandatory Vaccination, the Olympics, and Governments' COVID Management | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff,Craig Kafura,Fosca Majnoni d’Intignano,Kate Park,Katherine Stiplosek

    Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

  11. Health workers rest outside a quarantine zone at a Red Cross facility in the town of Koidu, Sierra Leone
    Reuters
    Global Health

    Fragile States and Pandemics: Why Preparedness Cannot Happen in a Vacuum | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Insight by Madeleine Nicholson

    This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains pandemic preparedness must include more than research, vaccine development, and stockpiling supplies.

  12. A person gets their temperature checked during the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing
    Kian Zhan
    Global Health

    Global Public Opinion and the Coronavirus: July 22 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Brendan Helm,Giulia Shaughnessy

    This week, the Chicago Council Survey team updates public opinion on COVID-19 from the US, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Nigeria.

  13. Cooperation and Hedging: Comparing US and South Korean Views of China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs Public Opinion

    Cooperation and Hedging: Comparing US and South Korean Views of China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff,Dina Smeltz,Scott Snyder

    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

  14. Captive Society: the Basij Militia and Social Control in Post-Revolutionary Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Julia Maudlin
    Global Politics

    Captive Society: the Basij Militia and Social Control in Post-Revolutionary Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Book by Saeid Golkar

    Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system.

  15. a farmer farms using tools in Indonesia
    Defika Hendri
    Food and Agriculture

    | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Nupur Parikh

    The pandemic's impact on agriculture will be significant and long-lasting.The pandemic's impact on agriculture will be significant and long-lasting.

  16. Research technicians working in a plant breeding centre in Canada
    Reuters
    Food and Agriculture

    Agricultural Innovation Can Feed the Planet, But It Needs Policy Support | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Julia Whiting

    This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains that achieving zero hunger will require a global effort, utilizing the latest scientific advances.

  17. People queue to pick up fresh food at a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    As COVID Cases Rise So Does Public Concern about the Economic Impact | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff,Craig Kafura

    An update from our polling experts on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

  18. A sign in the UK calls for residents to stay home amid a new strain of COVID-19
    Matt Smart
    Global Health

    Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Reaction to Vaccines as Virus Surges | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff

    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.

  19. Leaves of a neem tree
    Prayas Abhinav
    Food and Agriculture

    Rural Niger Women Find Opportunity and Hope through Innovative Business Model | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Janet Fierro

    Researchers didn’t expect natural solutions to manage crop-destroying pests would inspire a cottage industry and female entrepreneurs in rural Niger.

  20. People sit in chairs in a large room, six feet apart
    Reuters
    Global Health

    As Vaccination Campaigns Continue Around the World, Restrictions Lift and Optimism Spreads | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Kate Park

    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.

  21. A mural on a brick wall of a person wearing medical gear Global Health

    After a Year of Pandemic, Global Public Opinion Shows Increasing Desire for Vaccine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Brendan Helm,Luke Witzig,Peter Wang

    It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

  22. Ahead of Biden-Moon Summit, South Koreans and Americans Align on China and North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    Ahead of Biden-Moon Summit, South Koreans and Americans Align on China and North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff,Suh Young Park

    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.

  23. A worker holds a crate of vegetables.
    TechnoServe
    Food and Agriculture

    When Intermediary Links in the Supply Chain are Weakened, the Whole Food System Suffers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Nupur Parikh

    Businesses in the center of the value chain are crucial to the food system, and these intermediary links are under threat from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  24. A person wearing a surgical mask looks at their phone while walking on the sidewalk Global Health

    With Normalcy Returning in Some Places, Global Public Opinion Shows a Degree of Anxiety | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Brendan Helm

    While coronavirus restrictions are being incrementally removed in certain countries, some people are feeling concern at returning to the activities that had characterized their pre-pandemic lives.

  25. Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    John Brighenti
    Public Opinion

    Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz,Craig Kafura,Lily Wojtowicz

    Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

  26. US Experts Consider China a Shifting and India a Stable Friend to Russia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    The Kremlin
    Defense and Security

    US Experts Consider China a Shifting and India a Stable Friend to Russia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Arik Burakovsky,Dina Smeltz,Brendan Helm

    Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm analyze a survey of American experts on Russia about opinions on the country's relations with China and India.

  27. A store closed sign, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
    Erik McLean
    Global Health

    Global Public Opinion on COVID Varies by Whether Spread is Considered Under Control | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

    This Chicago Council Survey team’s COVID-19 pandemic update includes polling results from the US, Japan, Canada, South Korea, France, and more.

  28. An NHS ad in a UK subway appeals commuters to get vaccinated.
    John Cameron
    Global Health

    As Virus Rages Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Divergent Attitudes | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Brendan Helm

    Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

  29. The historic Music Box Theatre marquee
    AJ Caughey
    Global Cities

    'It made me scared of camels': The Music Box Theatre brings international horror to Chicago | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

    The Music Box Theatre brings international horror films to Chicago because they can make you terrified of things you didn't know you could be afraid of. Curators think audiences' shrieks, shouts, and screams bring people and cultures together.

  30. A fruit stand at Makenene market in Cameroon
    Jasmine Halki
    Food and Agriculture

    Food Security, Political Instability, and America on the Hook: the Case of Cameroon | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Michele Lowe

    Food security has long been an element of conflict and political instability. Council US Navy Federal Executive Fellow, Commander Michele Lowe, explains how food insecurity fears in Cameroon can fuel instability.

  31. Brazil Flag
    REUTERS
    Global Health

    Vaccinations Bring Hope; Brazil Death Toll Mounts; One Month to Tokyo | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff,Craig Kafura,Kate Park,Katherine Stiplosek

    In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

  32. People in masks sit on a subway train
    Shawn Ang
    Global Health

    Publics Prioritize Disease Control Efforts Over Economic Re-opening | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Jack Benjamin,Eliza Posner,Brendan Helm,Karl Friedhoff

    The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic, includes polling results from around the world.

  33. Americans Expecting a Power Shift in Energy Supply in Next 10 Years | Chicago Council on Global Affairs Public Opinion

    Americans Expecting a Power Shift in Energy Supply in Next 10 Years | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz,Rachel Bronson

    Council survey data finds Americans place a high priority on a secure energy supply and expect renewal sources will overtake fossil fuels in the next 10 years.

  34. Large rain forest in Indonesia
    Tommy Krombacher
    Food and Agriculture

    Investing in Innovation: Food, Agriculture and Forestry in Southeast Asia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Erin Sweeney

    Erin Sweeney provides guest commentary on food, agriculture, and forestry in Southeast Asia.

  35. American Views toward US-Japan Relations and Asia-Pacific Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    US Dept. of Agriculture
    Public Opinion

    American Views toward US-Japan Relations and Asia-Pacific Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff,Craig Kafura

    This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view Japan as a close and trusted ally.

  36. Two in Three Americans Support Increased Federal Healthcare Spending | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Camilo Jimenez
    Public Opinion

    Two in Three Americans Support Increased Federal Healthcare Spending | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura,Dina Smeltz

    The 2017 Chicago Council Survey finds that a majority of Americans support increases in federal healthcare spending, while few support cuts.

  37. A close-up image of some cows in a field, with the sunsetting in the background.
    Stijn te Strake
    Food and Agriculture

    How Animal Agriculture can Fill the Hunger Gap that COVID-19 is Fast Widening | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Global Food for Thought by Richard Raymond

    Animal agriculture has faced challenges around distribution and processing during the pandemic restrictions, but if safely managed, animal-sourced foods can be a powerful force against global hunger.

  38. A front view of bombarded house in Iraqi rural area
    Levi Meir Clancy
    Public Opinion

    Why do Americans Support US Presence in Mideast But Say Iraq War Was Not Worth Costs? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Eliza Posner

    American disapproval rates of US-Iraq war reach record highs.

  39. Cooperating, Competing, Confronting: US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation as China Rises | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    REUTERS
    US Foreign Policy

    Cooperating, Competing, Confronting: US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation as China Rises | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Report by Ichiro Fujisaki ,Han Sung-Joo,James B. Steinberg,Karl Friedhoff

    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.

  40. Despite US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement, Majority Still Supports It | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    Despite US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement, Majority Still Supports It | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff,Max Goldsmith

    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.

  41. More Capital Can Translate Prodigious Rust Belt Innovation into New Heartland Businesses and Jobs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Bob Jagendorf
    Global Cities

    More Capital Can Translate Prodigious Rust Belt Innovation into New Heartland Businesses and Jobs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Working Paper by John Austin

    While the Midwest outpaces other US regions on innovation and talent-creation metrics, it continues to export its wealth and new discoveries to the coasts.

  42. An American flag waving against a blue sky
    Aaron Burden
    Public Opinion

    Six Ways in Which Liberal and Moderate Democrats Diverge on Key Issues | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Jack Benjamin

    There are six key issues for which liberal democrats have differing opinions from more conservative/moderate ones, indicates the 2019 Chicago Council Survey.

  43. US Public Not Convinced Trump's Policies Will Make America Safer | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    US Public Not Convinced Trump's Policies Will Make America Safer | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz,Karl Friedhoff

    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

  44. Americans View Relations with China as Important Despite Some Mistrust | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    The White House
    Public Opinion

    Americans View Relations with China as Important Despite Some Mistrust | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff,Dina Smeltz

    Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

  45. American Attitudes toward Korea: Growing Support for a Solid Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    American Attitudes toward Korea: Growing Support for a Solid Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Scott Snyder

    This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates American public opinion shows steadily growing American support for the US-Korea alliance.

  46. Kayakers on Chicago River
    AP Photos
    Global Cities

    'A stinky ditch': How Chicago, Beijing, and Paris are making their rivers swimmable | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

    How did Paris, Chicago, and Beijing's rivers get so dirty, and what do their cleanup efforts have in common?

  47. Army Spc. Angel Laureano holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
    US Secretary of Defense
    Global Health

    COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Grows While Global Public Opinion Shows Continued Concern | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Craig Kafura,Karl Friedhoff,Brendan Helm,Luke Witzig,Peter Wang,Lea Chang

    Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

  48. Public Opinion and the US-Japan Alliance at the Outset of the Trump Administration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Courtesy US Dept. of Agriculture
    Public Opinion

    Public Opinion and the US-Japan Alliance at the Outset of the Trump Administration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

    This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the US and Japan have mutually positive views of each other’s leadership efforts.

  49. Preventing North Korea from Building Nuclear Capacity is Americans’ Top Priority for US-ROK Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    Reuters
    Public Opinion

    Preventing North Korea from Building Nuclear Capacity is Americans’ Top Priority for US-ROK Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

    This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey shows that preventing North Korea from building nuclear capability ranks the highest US foreign policy priority.

  50. People walk through a fenced-in tunnel wearing colorful clothes
    Abdul Goni
    Public Opinion

    Amid Surges and Vaccine Issues, Global Public Opinion Shows Crisis is not Over | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blog Post
    Running Numbers by Brendan Helm,Karl Friedhoff,Luke Witzig

    Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.

  51. Americans Positive on South Korea and Support to Defend It at All-time High | Chicago Council on Global Affairs Public Opinion

    Americans Positive on South Korea and Support to Defend It at All-time High | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Research
    Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff,Dina Smeltz

    Should reunification of North and South Korea eventually take place, Americans favor maintaining the alliance but are split on keeping US forces on the Korean Peninsula.