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US-Iran Conflict: Prospects for De-Escalation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Kelly Magsamen, former National Security Council director for Iran, joins the Council to discuss America's policy options for Iran going forward. -
Global Politics
Lula in China, Conflict in Sudan, and NATO Reborn | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Steven Erlanger, Prashant Rao, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Report: Consensus on US Trade Policy is Still Possible | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Delving into the forces shaping trade policy for decades, new research highlights a way forward to repair a bipartisan coalition of support for trade agreements https://globalaffairs.org/report-consensus-us-trade-policy-still-possible -
Nikhita S.
Women and Girls as Change Agents | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This paper from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs argues that educating girls has the power to break the cycle of poverty and transform societies.
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Avi Werde
Gentrification: The Good, the Bad, and the Hipsters | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Building and design experts consider the long-term effects of gentrification on communities and the role of young people. -
Global Politics
The Iraq War 20 Years Later | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Susan Glasser, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Global Politics
The Superpowers after One Year of War in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Nirmal Ghosh join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Reuters
Iran's Uprising and the Fight for Women's Rights | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts discuss the movement’s momentum and the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, and how it is shaping the future of women’s rights. -
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ranked No. 1 Think Tank to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs was ranked No. 1 “Think Tank to Watch” worldwide by the prestigious “2015 Global Go To Think Tank Index” released Friday. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-ranked-no-1-think-tank-watch -
Special Representative Penny Pritzker Reflects on Ukraine's Economic Recovery | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Penny Pritzker joins Ivo Daalder for a conversation on international support for Ukraine. -
Global Politics
US Pressures Israel, Biggest Stories of 2023, Global Elections | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Yasmeen Abutaleb, Carla Anne Robbins, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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iStock
Lessons from Finland's Criminal Justice System | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Natalie Moore, 2020 Richard C. Longworth Media Fellow, shares insights from her reporting inside Finland’s open prison system and considers how to bring equitable criminal justice reform to Chicago and beyond. -
Council on Foreign Relations
Protecting American Democracy: What Can Americans Do? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass offers suggestions on steps we can take to preserve American democracy and tackle challenges facing the United States. -
Intern, Lester Crown Center: Public Opinion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Interns in this role have the opportunity to draft and publish blog posts as well as co-authoring survey briefs with team members. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/career-opportunities/internship-program/intern-lester-crown-center-public-opinion -
Reuters
Atlas of Impunity Reflects Governance Accountability Challenges in Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts discuss impunity and accountability across Africa in the 21st century. -
Simon Fangers
Global Food Security Symposium 2017 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2017 Global Food Security Symposium focuses on how the US can help lead struggling nations and turn frontier markets into thriving partners. -
Public Opinion
Asia in the Age of Uncertainty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This joint report examines the public opinion of changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific, including mutual concerns and competing visions, in order to make better-informed policy decisions.
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Reuters
Ambassador Dina Kawar on Jordan-US Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ambassador Dina Kawar discusses the relationship between Jordan and the United States, as well as Jordan’s role in regional security. -
Markus Spiske
Prosperity or Peril – a Debate on the Future of the EU | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Columbia Law School's Anu Bradford and Brookings' James Kirchick, holding opposing views on the topic, debate the future of the European Union. -
Reuters
America's Oxymoron | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can residents of the world’s richest country be hungry? The coronavirus exposed America’s secret of hunger amid abundance.
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Reuters
Nakate on Climate Justice and Youth Activism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Founder of the Rise Up Climate Movement Vanessa Nakate discusses the global climate crisis and the importance of elevating the next generation of underrepresented environmental leaders with Jamia Jowers. -
Reuters
Election Effects for the Midwestern United States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Former members of Congress Melissa Bean and Bob Dold joined the Council to consider what the US election results mean for the Midwest. -
Lucas Ludwig
Growing the Heartland | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report examines how immigrants offset population decline and an aging workforce in Midwest metropolitan areas.
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Nicholas Huynh
Troubled Waters? The South China Sea in Focus | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis, Oriana Skylar Mastro, Gregory Poling discuss tensions over territorial and maritime disputes in the South China Sea. -
Ana Miyares
2017 Chicago Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This three-day forum brought together leaders in the major pillars of urban life to discuss how they can collaborate to improve their cities, and the world. -
Reuters
Russia, China, and the Battle for Global Dominance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, Kishore Mahbubani, and Ivo Daalder discuss the new geopolitical order emerging from Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power. -
Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Opening Night Reception | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The opening night of the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities will feature an evening of connections and conversations on this year's theme, Harnessing AI: Tools for Urban Leaders. -
Food and Agriculture
Healthy Food for a Healthy World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report calls on the United States to use the power of the agriculture and food sector to reduce the reality and risks of malnutrition globally.
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Emerging Leaders Information Session for Talent Officers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Talent and human resources officers are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their companies and organizations. -
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Promoting a More Equitable World Through Sports | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts examines how sports diplomacy can build gender and racial equity around the world. -
Global Politics
Ukraine Support, Tensions in Kosovo and Serbia, Canada-India Feud | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Steven Erlanger, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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Ana Miyares
2015 Chicago Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
At the inaugural Chicago Forum on Global Cities world leaders from all areas of urban life initiated an informative and inspiring dialogue on challenges and opportunities facing today's global cities. -
REUTERS
New Transatlantic Perspectives on Global Challenges | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the world starts to move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, experts discuss joint EU-US responses to the digital revolution and growing Chinese global influence. -
Ana Miyares
2016 Chicago Forum on Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nearly 600 delegates and 60 speakers from more 30 countries participated in the 2016 Chicago Forum on Global Cities. -
Reuters
Confronting COVID-19 in Latin American Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Former mayors from Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, and Quito join the Council to share their insights on Latin American cities' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Reuters
Gender and Humanitarian Dimensions of COVID-19 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Jocelyn Kelly, Dorri McWhorter, and Roya Rahmani examine why using a gender-responsive approach is critical for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Matt Watson
Strengthening Regional Economies for a Sustainable Midwest | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ahead of the Cities Summit of the Americas, the Council brings together local and national leaders to explore policy priorities for a sustainable Midwest. -
James Baltz
Rethinking Sustainability for Global Food Assistance Programs
To prevent and manage food insecurity and undernutrition, the global community should sustainably continue vital food assistance programs, while building more resilient food systems that provide equitable access to healthy diets.
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Jakub Kapusnak
The Hidden Hungry: Men in Poverty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Men often fall outside of gendered stereotypes of food assistance programs, failing to reflect nuanced experiences of hunger in the United States.
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Reuters
President’s Club Conversation on Slowing the Spread through Contact Tracing | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts from Partners in Health explain exactly how contact tracing works and what is essential to making it successful. -
2021: Year in Numbers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.
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Reuters
Nuclear Deterrence and Negotiating with North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ankit Panda joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to discuss how the US can best manage nuclear risks on the Korean Peninsula. -
NASA
From Islam to Oil: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Influence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Journalist Krithika Varagur joined the Council's Cécile Shea for a revealing look at the rise of Saudi regional and global influence. -
Reuters
A Year of War in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council President and Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo H. Daalder reflects on the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Amy Yee
How Personal Narratives Shape Global Conversations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Join author Amy Yee as she uses her work across continents as a lens to reveal how individual perspectives can reshape our world. -
Bruno Kelly
From Climate Pledges to Transformative Action | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Can the United States deliver on its food systems and climate commitments? We offer recommendations to protect the planet and feed the world.
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Transcending Political Differences Using Sports Diplomacy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts discuss how sports diplomacy can be an important soft power tool for nations to further cultural understanding and address geopolitical challenges. -
Reuters
The Sahel and Western Military Assistance in Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts explore the West’s changing military presence in Africa’s Sahel region and what it could mean for peace and stability across the continent. -
Next Generation Working Group | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Next Generation Working Group is a select group of dedicated, passionate, and globally curious young leaders who are part of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs community. https://globalaffairs.org/get-involved/join-yp-network/next-generation-working-group