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Julio Cortez / AP
When digital nomads come to (Chi)town | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
From Medellín to Chicago, digital nomads are on the rise, contributing significantly to the global economy. But locals worry these visitors are pricing them out.
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findingamerican.com
A Global Welcome: Metro Chicago's Approach to Immigrant Inclusion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago is positioned to elevate itself as a bold city, capable of taking on cutting-edge policies and providing accessible opportunities for all residents.
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs Moves into Top 10 List of Think Tanks to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is ranked as the #9 “Think Tank to Watch” in the world by The University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index released today. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-council-global-affairs-moves-top-10-list-think-tanks-watch -
AP PHOTOS
Rethinking Conflict Resolution in Sudan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can international partners help pave the way for a more peaceful future in Sudan?
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Global Politics
Leading Change in United Nations Organizations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership.
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REUTERS
How to Be a Global Optimist in 2023 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As a year of conflict and crises draws to a close, how can we absorb the news without losing hope in 2023 and beyond?
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Nurphoto
Year in Review: 2022 in Public Opinion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.
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Ukraine is full of landmines
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Global Politics
Daniel Baer on Russia's Declining Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the Ukraine crisis continues, how should we understand Russia's larger political aims?
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REUTERS
Fiona Hill on How Putin Thinks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.
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Global Economy
Cities Competing for Talent in the Global Economy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
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AP Photos
America's Food Program for the Poor Should Focus on Nutrition
"Federal policymakers need to ensure that SNAP focuses more attention and resources on the diet quality of recipients," writes Dan Glickman with Ann Veneman.
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Reuters
President's Club Conversation on US-Colombia Economic Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Matt Abbot talked with Francisco Santos and Flavia Santoro about the economic relationship between the US and Colombia. -
The White House
1974 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.
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Reuters
US Commitments in Nutrition and Health for a Better Future | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The United States has made big pledges for global nutrition. Our white paper offers recommendations to turn commitments into action.
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Global Health
Abbott's Mary Rodgers on Antibody Testing | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Principal Scientist, Abbott Surveillance Program, Mary Rodgers, PhD, takes a minute to discuss the importance of anitbody testing and what we have learned from the pandemic.
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Reuters
Mali's Instability Threatens the Sahel | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Judd Devermont and Neil Munshi explain why Mali's instability is a threat to Africa's Sahel region.
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Olivier DJIANN
Bikes and Scooters on the Road to Net Zero? Yes, with Some 'Ifs' | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Micromobility can play a major role in transportation decarbonization, but its potential varies depending on the conditions in which it's employed.
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Reuters
Americans, Japanese, and South Koreans Wary of China's Intentions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.
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Reuters
There's a New NAFTA in Town | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts Duncan Wood, Laura Dawson, and Phil Levy join Deep Dish to discuss what's in the new NAFTA agreement and its significance on the global economy.
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Poll: Americans Support Foreign Aid, but Oppose Paying for It | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Majorities of the U.S. public support foreign aid policies that they view as helpful for U.S. foreign relations, but spending on domestic programs is a higher priority than foreign aid. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/poll-americans-support-foreign-aid-oppose-paying-it -
Reuters
Superweeds, Dams, and Weedkilling Robots | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out our weekly roundup of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.
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AP Photos
Americans See South Korea's Influence at All-Time High | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022.
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Jon Sailer
2010 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.
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AP PHOTOS
Gaza: Epicenter of the Israel-Hamas War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.
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Defense and Security
Rachel Bronson on the Doomsday Clock | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this episode, expert Rachel Bronson takes a minute to explain how the Doomsday Clock works, examine if nuclear weapons make the world safer, and recommend her favorite movie involving nuclear warfare.
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Reuters
Coming Together or Coming Apart? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.
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Reuters
The Food Waste and Climate Connection | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
If food waste were a country, it would be the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the US.
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AP Photos
Most Americans Supported Talks with Iran Prior to Hamas Attacks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.
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Olia Gozha
2023 Farm Bill: Enhancing Agricultural Safety Nets | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2023 Farm Bill will be a significant legislative hurdle that will require input, coordination, and buy-in from all sectors and actors within the domestic food system.
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Global Food Security Reauthorization Act Confirms US Commitment to Food Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council is proud to be part of the movement toward a long-term solution for global food security, embodied in the Global Food Security Act of 2018. https://globalaffairs.org/global-food-security-reauthorization-act-confirms-us-commitment-food-security -
Food and Agriculture
Calories Alone Will Not Feed the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The world needs a healthier food environment that is easier for everyday people to navigate in order to achieve nutrition security.
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AP Photos
A New Goal for Agricultural AI: Gender Mainstreaming | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.
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Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium 2016 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A network of international thought-leaders joins the Council for a series of conversations that will lead to new ideas and greater understanding of what is working, and where more effort is needed. -
USDA
Informing the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council convened a task force to provide recommendations to advance the goals of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
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Ozzie Stern
Urban Resiliency and Chronic Violence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas.
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MN Pollution Control Agency
Memo to the UN: Time to Drain the Food Swamp | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.
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AP Photos
2023 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.
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REUTERS
2020 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.
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Fronteiras do Pensamento
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Brundtland on Pandemic Leadership | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Gro Brundtland, Former Prime Minister of Norway and Former Director-General of the WHO, discussed the similarities between the COVID-19 and SARS pandemics. -
REUTERS
Murder Hornets, Lavender, and School Meals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier
The Urban Century of China and India | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.
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BRAC
Hope Is Part of the Food Security Solution | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Scott MacMillan recalls 2015 World Food Prize winner Fazle Hasan Abed's legacy and its impact on food security.
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Brian Hanson, New Vice President for Studies, Joins Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brian Hanson joins the Council as its new Vice President for Studies, leading an expanding team of experts who provide insight on critical global issues. https://globalaffairs.org/brian-hanson-new-vice-president-studies-joins-chicago-council-global-affairs -
REUTERS
Nicaragua's Looming "Second Dictatorship" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.
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Global Politics
Shinzo Abe and Japan's Role in the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cécile Shea joined the BBC to discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe and how important he was to Japan's modern identity.
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Inclusion and Equity
Building an Inclusive National Security Workforce | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.
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Reuters
Cities Combatting Urban Violence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A panel of experts discusses how cities can combat urban violence.