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  2. Blue Marble | Next Gen Explains the World

    Blue Marble | Next Gen Explains the World

    Blue Marble informs and inspires the next generation to cultivate curiosity, build confidence, and renew our collective commitment to solving global problems.
  3. Support Blue Marble | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Support Blue Marble | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Help shape a more open, informed, and promising world Blue Marble was founded by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs  — an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization — to expand the next generation’s understanding of critical
  4. About Blue Marble | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    About Blue Marble | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    In 1972, an astronaut aboard Apollo 17 did something that wasn’t part of the mission plan: he took the first picture of the Earth. That “Blue Marble Shot,” as it came to be known, wasn’t just a remarkably striking image, but remarkable in
  5. Introducing Blue Marble | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Introducing Blue Marble | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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    An editorially independent project produced by a team of globally curious journalists at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

  6. Blue Marble

    Inspired by the iconic "Blue Marble" photo of earth taken by the Apollo 17 crew, we share stories that explain this global moment, and seek to capture the complexity and resilience https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble
  7. Contact Us | Blue Marble

    Contact Us | Blue Marble

    Meet the team that produces Blue Marble. Learn more and get in touch with us.
  8. Editorial Policies and Ethics | Blue Marble

    Editorial Policies and Ethics | Blue Marble

    Blue Marble was founded in 2023 to help the next generation shape a more open and promising world. Our team believes that storytelling not only informs and inspires, but also leads to impactful investments in the future. Our work is informed by our
  9. Conflicts & Crises | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Conflicts & Crises | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blue Marble insights into international conflicts, crises, and peace efforts worldwide.
  10. Justice | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Justice | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Blue Marble coverage of human rights, legal issues, and social justice movements globally.
  11. Culture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Culture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Discover global traditions, arts, and entertainment worldwide through Blue Marble coverage. 
  12. Climate | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Climate | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Global climate news and Blue Marble coverage of environmental issues and sustainability efforts.
  13. The Overview: A Newsletter for our Curious World

    The Overview: A Newsletter for our Curious World

    Every weekday afternoon, Blue Marble will send you the global and cultural news you need to navigate our world.
  14. Aziz Abu Sarah on brother's death, learning Hebrew, peace

    Aziz Abu Sarah on brother's death, learning Hebrew, peace

    Aziz Abu Sarah was 9 when his brother died from injuries in an Israeli prison. He learned Hebrew and built a travel agency with a Jewish American friend.
  15. Israel Hamas Gaza hostages: What makes this situation different?

    Israel Hamas Gaza hostages: What makes this situation different?

    Israel and Hamas have been releasing hostages and prisoners as part of a pause after the Oct. 7 attack and the Gaza bombing campaign that followed.
  16. Middle East | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Middle East | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Explainers and perspectives on Israel, Gaza, Afghanistan, and the Middle East region.
  17. Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    A network of intersectional and multi-disciplinary thinkers, doers, and communicators to better guide and inform our work.
  18. Money | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Money | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Navigate global economics, financial markets, and business trends with Blue Marble. 
  19. Syracuse University rabbi and imam model interfaith friendship

    Syracuse University rabbi and imam model interfaith friendship

    Acts of antisemitism and Islamophobia have increased on U.S. college campuses since Oct. 7. At Syracuse University, Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair model interfaith friendship.
  20. Just 33% of Americans think the UN doing a good job

    Just 33% of Americans think the UN doing a good job

    The United Nations has been grappling with two global conflicts that it has so far been unable to deescalate – the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.
  21. Fiona Roach | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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  22. ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    U.N.'s ICJ ruled Israel must protect Palestinians in Gaza. They did not order cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, they denied requests to stop military action
  23. Vivian Silver's son on death impact from Hamas Oct. 7 attack

    Vivian Silver's son on death impact from Hamas Oct. 7 attack

    Peace activist Vivian Silver was killed on Oct. 7 when Hamas attacked Israel. Her son Yonatan Zeigen talked about her legacy.
  24. Chicago rabbi builds bridges with Muslim neighbors

    Chicago rabbi builds bridges with Muslim neighbors

    Rabbi Hody Nemes attends the funeral of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume.
  25. Sea Watch International rescues migrants trying to reach Europe

    Sea Watch International rescues migrants trying to reach Europe

    Leona Blankenstein, tactical coordinator of Sea Watch International, talks about rescuing migrants trying to reach Europe from Libya or Tunisia.
  26. Israelis and Palestinians work together for Women Wage Peace

    Israelis and Palestinians work together for Women Wage Peace

    Israelis and Palestinians work together for Women Wage Peace
  27. Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Latest Ukraine news, analysis, surveys, research, commentary, and events that cover the war with Russia, conflict, politics, and culture. https://globalaffairs.org/ukraine
  28. Rising Voices, Lasting Impact: Meet Global Next Gen Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Rising Voices, Lasting Impact: Meet Global Next Gen Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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    An inspiring evening with rising leaders who are sparking real change, making history, and creating lasting global impact.
  29. Ukraine is full of landmines

    Ukraine is full of landmines

    It will take decades to clear. Without women, it will be even slower — and more dangerous.
  30. How to bring disability rights into the climate movement

    How to bring disability rights into the climate movement

    Nepalese climate activist Umesh Balal Magar explains how to advocate for disability rights in the climate movement.
  31. My journey from Russian dissident to Canadian activist

    My journey from Russian dissident to Canadian activist

    When dissident Maria Kartasheva and her husband realized that the political situation in Russia had become unsafe for them, they decided to move to Canada. But the Canadian government rejected her application for citizenship.
  32. BBC does not call Hamas terrorists

    BBC does not call Hamas terrorists

    Interview with Aly Colón about language, how readers can get the most balanced coverage of a crisis like the Hamas-Israel war, and what 'objectivity' means.
  33. What it took to 3D print a school in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    What it took to 3D print a school in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Much of Ukraine's buildings have been lost to the war. Could 3D printing be a solution? We spoke with Jean-Christophe Bonis of Team4UA.
  34. Qatar's role in the Israel-Hamas negotiations

    Qatar's role in the Israel-Hamas negotiations

    Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.
  35. How the Israel-Hamas war has affected free speech on college campuses

    How the Israel-Hamas war has affected free speech on college campuses

    Harvard, Columbia and other college campuses have been in turmoil since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel started bombing the Gaza Strip soon after. These battles are playing out at universities in Europe as well.
  36. What to do when you don't know what to say

    What to do when you don't know what to say

    About Gaza, the Israel-Hamas War, or anything else
  37. German public opinion shifts after Hamas attack – poll

    German public opinion shifts after Hamas attack – poll

    Germans used to think Israel was more responsible for conflict in the Middle East. Now they are more likely to blame Palestinians.
  38. The US doesn't recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation, so why is it arming the island?

    The US doesn't recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation, so why is it arming the island?

    The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.
  39. Featured Video | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder and other Council experts discuss topics in foreign policy, food, and cities in TV media and news appearances. https://globalaffairs.org/commentary-and-analysis/videos/featured-video
  40. Palestinian American mom in Chicago on Gaza refugee family

    A Palestinian American mom in Chicago talks about her Gaza refugee family, their journey, and the Israel-Hamas war.
  41. Illustration of Chicago unicorn logos
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    Global Cities

    A very real guide to Chicago's unicorn world | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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    ChicagoGlobal by Fiona Roach

    It's not your imagination. Chicago has experienced a unicorn explosion in recent years. What makes the area so appealing?

  42. What is the UN genocide convention?

    What is the UN genocide convention?

    South Africa’s case against Israel is the fifth time the United Nations genocide law has been used this way.
  43. Stanford University student on being Jewish, Palestinian friend

    Stanford University student on being Jewish, Palestinian friend

    Stanford University's college campus has seen protests from students supporting Israel and Gaza, with Jewish students worried about antisemitism.
  44. What is going on with malaria around the world?

    What is going on with malaria around the world?

    Krystal Birungi and her team at Target Malaria are working on creating genetic technology to eradicate the disease.
  45. The fight to lower Malaysia’s voting age

    The fight to lower Malaysia’s voting age

    Tharma Pillai co-founded Undi18 in 2016 to advocate that Malaysia lower its voting age from 21 to 18. At the time, Malaysia was one of nine countries that prohibited anyone under the age of 21 from voting in an election.
  46. What is the Palestinian Authority?

    What is the Palestinian Authority?

    The Palestinian Authority has limited governance over the occupied territory of the West Bank. The PA is part of discussions about a two-state solution with Israel.
  47. How do Americans really feel about climate change?

    How do Americans really feel about climate change?

    Half of Americans see climate change as a critical threat to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years.
  48. Why are there logos on foreign aid?

    Why are there logos on foreign aid?

    As organizations fight for funding and countries vie for international clout, the “soft power” move behind branded aid is beginning to show.
  49. Israeli learns Arabic to understand Palestinians

    Israeli learns Arabic to understand Palestinians

    Israeli Yakir Renbaum grew up in a settlement outside of Jerusalem then started to learn Arabic to understand Palestinians.
  50. Access to electricity in Africa fights climate change

    Access to electricity in Africa fights climate change

    Electrifying rural Africa could fight climate change and reduce emissions
  51. Ukraine landmines

    Ukraine landmines

    It will take decades to clear Ukraine's landmines. Without more women, it will be even slower — and more dangerous.