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What Americans Make of the January 6 Chaos at the Capitol | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polls show an American public deeply divided along partisan lines in their interpretation of the events, who is to blame, and what should be done as a result.
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Myanmar Accused of Genocide against Rohingya at UN Court | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Historian Thant Myint-U joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss Burma’s recent struggles.
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1982 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.
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Made in America? Try Made in Democracy.
John Austin argues that the Inflation Reduction Act should, instead of requiring “domestic” content, require “democratic” content from allies around the globe.
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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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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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What a World Without US Leadership Looks Like | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay discuss their new book "The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership"—a revealing look at Trump’s foreign policy.
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Can Putin's Disinformation About the Ukraine War Work? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Inside Russia, Putin is tightly controlling the narrative around his war in Ukraine. But externally, Russia's disinformation prowess is faltering. Here's why.
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From Likes to Violence: How Big Tech is Helping Fuel Extremism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?
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The Debate on US Strategy in Taiwan-China Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?
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Oriana Skylar Mastro on Chinese Security Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Oriana Skylar Mastro takes a minute to discuss China's approach to projecting influence as a global military power and what it means for the US and its allies.
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Where in the world are US military deployed?
The U.S. is expanding its military presence near Israel and Gaza. There were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories as of 2022. -
Americans Prefer Sanctions Over Sending Troops to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.
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Will German Elections Set a New Direction after Merkel? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Germans went to the polls this week to decide who will replace Angela Merkel. The surprising results could mean the first three party coalition government in Germany's history.
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Dutch and American Publics Wary of China's Growth | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.
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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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Americans and Political Violence, One Year After January 6 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.
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Will Erdogan or NATO Survive Longer in Turkey? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Steven A. Cook and Mustafa Akyol join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain crucial developments in Turkey.
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India's Actions Don't Mean Support for Putin's War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Tanvi Mandan and Srinath Raghavan unpack India’s foreign policy calculations between Russia, China, and a unified West.
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Conditional US Support for Humanitarian Intervention | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.
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How Popular is US Foreign Policy? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Richard Wike joins the Council's Dina Smeltz and Brian Hanson to examine the current global perception of American foreign policy.
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China is Winning the Battle for Digital Sovereignty Using Your Data | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How have online platforms, and lax US regulation, facilitated the flow of data from the US to China – and what does this mean for the geopolitical contest between these superpowers?
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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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What's Ailing Midwestern Legislatures? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Indiana state legislature recently passed a bill, signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence, would allow businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.
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Japan Prepares for Its First Post-Abe Election | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?
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Industrial Heartland Renewal Can Diminish "Strong Men" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.
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Five Deep Dish Episodes to Explain the World Right Now | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish host Brian Hanson shares five recent episodes that help explain what’s happening in our world today and why these issues are so important.
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Myanmar’s Democratic Transition is Failing. What now? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Last week the Burmese military took control of the country, ousting democratically-elected leaders. Christina Fink and Debra Eisenman join host Brian Hanson on Deep Dish to discuss.
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Americans Feel More Threat from China Now Than in past Three Decades | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.
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The US-India Relationship: True Friends and Helicopter Sales | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explores Americans public opinion about whether the US-India relationship does more to strengthen or weaken US national security.
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From Stability to Prosperity: Understanding Costa Rica's Success | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.
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Ryan Crocker on Iran-Iraq Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.
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Nine Books to Prepare for the World After COVID-19 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.
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In Protests, Cities Lead as Mayors Take a Back Seat | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.
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From "Rust Belt" to "Trust Belt": Why the Language We Use Matters | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In promoting economic renewal in industrial heartland regions, leaders must avoid language that condemns these regions and their citizens to passivity.
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Municipal Activism: How Cities Stand Up for LGBTQ+ Rights | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.
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From China to Mexico: Tracing the Deadly Fentanyl Trail | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish confronts America’s deadly fentanyl crisis and the struggle to stop the flood of fentanyl from entering the country.
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Why Is the United States Bombing Somalia? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Bronwyn Bruton and Paul D. Williams join Deep Dish this week to explain what the United States is doing in Somalia and why al Shabaab is a target.
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Pariah or Partner: The Shifting US-Saudi Arabia Relationship | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Will Biden shift Saudi Arabia from a “pariah” to a partner – should he? Experts Martin Indyk and Sarah Leah Whitson join Deep Dish to discuss.
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Biden, Israelis, and Palestinians: "The Ground is Not Ripe" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.
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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.
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We Need to Take Action Now to Protect the Amazon Basin | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council's Robert Muggah offers TEDxSaoPaulo five priorities to disrupt the crime and corruption that threatens not just Latin America, but the world.
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Declining Midwest Communities Push Further Right in 2022 Midterms | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.
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How to Change the World: Why Quick Fixes Fail and What to Do | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ever wondered why quick fixes often lead to dead ends? On Deep Dish, we dive into 'The Slow Lane' with social change expert Sascha Haselmayer.
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Guns vs. Butter: Gender Differences on National Budget | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.
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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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Deep Dish Podcast Explains What to Watch for in 2021 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Many of the challenges the world faced in 2020 will continue to shape our world next year.
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"The Circle" is the Future: A Photographic Exhibition on the Circular Economy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.
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It's Time for Cities to Flex Their Soft Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how we can give power back to nation-states to transform international affairs.