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Climate and the Environment
Safety and Culture Key to Realizing Micromobility's Climate Benefits | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A Council working paper shows the climate benefits of shared mobility, but urban leaders must implement policies that make it safer and more accessible.
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AP Photos/Chinedu Asadu
Stewarding Resources to Preserve Food Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We need smart and efficient food systems to preserve the Earth—are young people the silver bullet?
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Reuters
Millennials and Gen Z Sound the Alarm on Climate Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.
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Samuel Branch
2006 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2006 Chicago Council survey focused on U.S. and international public opinion on the rise of China and India and its implications on foreign policy.
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How Cities Can Go Slow to Achieve Real Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.
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Food and Agriculture
A New Brew, Price Forecast, and Nano Sensors | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly roundup of the top news in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Brian McGowan
Public Opinion on Coronavirus Around the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.
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Reuters
Thinking Nuclear: South Korean Attitudes on Nuclear Weapons | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion data finds robust support for a domestic nuclear weapons program in South Korea.
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AP Photos
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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REUTERS
Wanted: Vladimir Putin for Crimes Against Children | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The recent ICC arrest warrant for Putin has sparked global attention, but what about the children abducted during conflict?
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Emerging Leaders Class of 2019 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Each year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs selects a highly competitive cohort of Chicago’s up-and-coming professionals to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program. Meet the class of 2019. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2019 -
Food and Agriculture
Hunger Hotspots, Beefy Promises, & Farmers to Families | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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World Review Panelists | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
World Review features reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories and how they might unfold. https://globalaffairs.org/research/lester-crown-center-us-foreign-policy/world-review-event-series/panelists -
Public Opinion
2002 Chicago Council Survey: American Public Opinion and Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.
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Sebastiaan ter Burg
Dispatch From Seoul: City of Transportation Extremes | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Samuel Kling explains Seoul, South Korea’s, extreme differences in transportation.
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ranked as Think Tank to Watch | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs was ranked as the #11 “Think Tank to Watch” in the world by The University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go-To Think Tank Index released this week. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-ranked-think-tank-watch -
Emerging Leaders Class of 2020 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Each year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs selects a highly competitive cohort of Chicago’s up-and-coming professionals to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program. Meet the class of 2020. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2020 -
Poll: Russian Public Opinion is at Odds with Putin's Foreign Policy in Syria | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Both Russians and Americans believe their country’s military priority should be to combat violent extremist groups rather than take sides in the Syrian civil war. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/poll-russian-public-opinion-odds-putins-foreign-policy-syria -
AP PHOTOS
This Era of Hostage Diplomacy Requires New Answers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?
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Reuters
Americans Support Continued US Participation in Iran Deal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.
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Food and Agriculture
Understanding the US Global Food Security Framework | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.
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Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte
Organic Mandate, Growing Solar, and Allergens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Jed Owen
Systems Thinking at Work in South Asia's Food Production | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs discusses how to enhance rural livelihoods through food security.
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REUTERS
Private Sector Responsibility: Race, Equity, and Inclusion Part 3 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cohosted by Council President Ivo H. Daalder and Samuel C. Scott III, these executives-only meetings provide an opportunity for business leaders to participate in timely, corporate-relevant global policy discussions. -
David Wilson
A College's Lesson for Midwestern Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Students from Monmouth College drafted a report that evaluated the economic development agencies of small cities in eight states across the Midwest.
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Climate and the Environment
Energy Benchmarks Driving Behavior Change in Buildings | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.
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White House
Public Opinion and Foreign Policy – Does It Matter, and If So, How? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Students within the Associated Colleges of the Midwest are invited to join a conversation with Council experts exploring a foreign policy strategy that addresses Midwestern audiences' priorities. -
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Americans Favor US Leaders Opening Talks with Most US Adversaries | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.
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Download Sample Support Request Letter | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Do you want to articulate the benefits of the Emerging Leaders Program to your organization's decisionmakers? https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/selection-process/support-letter -
Private Sector Responsibility: Race, Equity, and Inclusion Part 2 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
These executives-only meetings provide an opportunity for business leaders to participate in timely, business-relevant global policy discussions. -
Reuters
Democrats and Republicans Support International Trade | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.
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AP Photos/Andrew Selsky
Closing the Gap: Solving Food Waste to End Hunger in America | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2023 Farm Bill presents a watershed moment in solving food loss and waste in the United States.
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Reuters
Americans Support Sanctions on Iran | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.
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REUTERS
Iranians and Americans Support A Mutual Return to JCPOA | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.
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Marco Verch
Comparing the Midwest's Major Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Federal Reserve compares the economies of five Midwest cities to test the theory that industry clusters are the key to urban economic growth.
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Reuters
Illinois Continues to Lead in Immigrant Inclusion Policies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.
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US Department of Treasury
Everything You Need to Know About Sanctions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.
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Defika Hendri
Disasters Increase, Faux Financing, & a Fever Pact | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.
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Emerging Leaders Class of 2018 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders, a highly competitive cohort of Chicago’s up-and-coming professionals, spend their time examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago. Meet the class of 2018. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2018 -
REUTERS
How China is Contesting US Influence in the Pacific | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Why is China so eager to make deals with Pacific nations? China experts Patrick Cronin and Bonnie Glaser join Deep Dish to discuss.
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Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative
Expanding "638" to Enhance Native American Food Sovereignty | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.
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Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 spends a year examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/leadership-development-opportunities/emerging-leaders-program/program-alumni/2022 -
U.S. Air Force
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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David Sandoz
Majority of Iranians Oppose Development of Nuclear Weapons | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement.
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Reuters
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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Food and Agriculture
Wild Pigs, Lab Foie Gras, and Drought Reroute | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.
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Eurasian Women’s Forum
Americans and Russians Agree on Priorities for Syria, Differ on Urgency of North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comparing US and Russia public opinion on foreign policy issues.
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs Announces the 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Selected from a pool of highly competitive applicants, the 2020 Emerging Leaders class includes 19 of Chicago’s best and brightest from some of its most prominent organizations https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-announces-2020-class-emerging-leaders -
REUTERS
CRISPR Access, Counterinsurgency, and Wild Crops | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out our round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!