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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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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 -
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. -
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. -
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 -
AP Photos
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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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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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 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 -
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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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!
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Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa
The People's Summit, Land Rights, and Taxi Gardens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.
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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
Views of Trump Hit All-Time Low in South Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent polling finds that Trump's favorability in South Korea has reached an all-time low of 17 percent—down 29 percentage points from last year
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Emerging Leaders Class of 2014 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2014 spent two years 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/emerging-3 -
REUTERS
Who Benefits from US-China Competition in Africa? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Some say China's Belt and Road Initiative is a solution to help African countries build modern economies, while others call it "debt trap diplomacy." Who's right and how can—or should—the United States compete?
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AP Photos
The Oppenheimer Effect: Reigniting Nuclear Awareness | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.
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Reuters
What Has the United States Sent to Ukraine so Far? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Roughly $24 billion in military aid has been authorized for Ukraine since August—dwarfing total US assistance to the country in all previous years.
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Food and Agriculture
Food Security Recovery is More Affordable than You Think | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.
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AP Photos
How Emerging Technologies Impact Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Global Partnerships | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Please join us for our next Corporate Leadership Conversation with Lt. Gen. Richard G. Moore. -
Sagar Kulkarni
Siloed Farmers: Reconciling Information Divides | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Existing barriers between rural and urban areas, and young and old farmers perpetuates an information divide in agriculture that a young cattle farmer is trying to reconcile.
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Eliott Reyna
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.