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One-quarter of South Koreans Ready to Wear Masks Indefinitely | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans continue a culture war on the necessity and effectiveness of masks, one-quarter of the South Korean public is ready to wear them indefinitely.
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Genetics and Genomics Advancements to Tackle Constraints to Smallholder Poultry Production in Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog post from our "Field Notes" series focuses on Newcastle disease, which poses a substantial threat to the poultry sector in Africa.
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From Chicago to Uganda, Clean Water is Key to Good Nutrition | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A blog post by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow on how unclean water and poor sanitation are leading causes of child mortality and stunting.
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Balancing Priorities: Immigration, National Security, and Public Safety | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report indicates the US needs pragmatic, sensible approaches to immigration.
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When Hand Washing is a Luxury, a Pandemic's Legacy Lengthens | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
During a pandemic outbreak, washing our hands is integral in stopping the spread. However, in many parts of Africa and elsewhere in the developing world, properly washing hands is a luxury—as is soap.
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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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The Nexus between Collaboration and Agricultural Development | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Collaboration across generations, communities, and political parties is pivotal to agricultural development and youth engagement.
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Ready to Work: Understanding Immigrant Skills in the United States to Build a Competitive Labor Force | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs confirms investing in human capital—workers’ education and skills—is key.
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BTS Prepares to Enlist, South Korean Public Split on Exemption | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Should members of the South Korean boy band BTS receive an exemption from mandatory military service?
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Black Farmers' Voices: How the Past Influences Food Insecurity Today | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Discrimination, diminishing number of Black farmers leads to persistence of food insecurity in America.
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Are Urbanites Willing to Ditch Cars for More Sustainable Commutes? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A recent poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Harris Poll shows urban and suburban residents cities are looking to sustainable mobility to forestall a potential long-term shift to solo driving.
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What You Do to Your Women, You Do to Your Nation. | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Valerie Hudson and Zoe Marks explain how women's rights shape national security and democracy.
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Republicans, Democrats Divided over Federal Spending Priorities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans support federal spending on education, healthcare, and Social Security, there partisan divides on other key issues.
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Americans Positive on South Korea Despite Trump's Views on Alliance | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.
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Americans Consider US Arms Sales a Hazard to US Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.
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Report: Competition for Water Increasing, Exacerbating Need for Greater Water, Food and Nutrition Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
According to new research, a combination of management strategies, technological innovations, investments, and policies is imperative to address water scarcity. https://globalaffairs.org/report-competition-water-increasing-exacerbating-need-greater-water-food-and-nutrition-security -
One Woman Is Standing Up to Murder and Violence in El Salvador | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Rosa Anaya joins Deep Dish to discuss her work rehabilitating inmates and gang members in El Salvador with Catholic Relief Services’ Second Changes.
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Institutional Change and an Intersectional Approach to Supporting Women in Science | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council’s Katelyn Jones examines women in science and the gender dimensions of agriculture.
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Global Publics Respond to Increase in COVID-19 Restrictions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Weekly analysis of public opinion as governments around the world impose increasing restrictions and the number of active cases surges.
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Stability in the 21st Century: Global Food Security for Peace and Prosperity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.
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Vroom or Bust? Towards a Chicago E-Scooter Strategy in 2020 and Beyond | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This paper offers a national and international overview of the e-scooter and micromobility trends and outlines the 2019 pilot program in Chicago.
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South Koreans See Improved Security, Confident in US Security Guarantee | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The learnings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the public generally sees an improvement in the South Korean security situation.
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North Korea Now Seen as a Top Threat Facing the United States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.
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The Global Commitment to Sustainable Development: How Are We Doing? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog by Madeleine Nicholson checks in to see if the world is on track to achieve the lofty Sustainable Development Goals.
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Kenya Has New President, But Election Might Not Be Over Yet | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Experts Kathleen Klaus and Murithi Mutiga join Deep Dish to discuss the results of Kenya’s presidential election.
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German public opinion shifts after Hamas attack – poll
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Coronavirus yet to Dent South Korea's Moon Jae-in in the Polls Power | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, we discuss the decline of President Moon’s approval ratings. 
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Hemispheric Migration: Transnational Challenges Require Transnational Solutions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The movement of Venezuelans across the Western Hemisphere highlights the need for regional coordination.
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Emerging Leaders Class of 2011 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2011 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-0 -
Access to electricity in Africa fights climate change
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Growing Markets, Growing Incomes: Leveraging Trade Facilitation for Farmers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Efforts geared toward smallholder farmers have become more efficient and effective over the past several decades.
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Bipartisan Support for Path to Citizenship for Unauthorized Immigrants | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Despite the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, survey data reveals growing support for a pathway to citizenship for unauthorized workers.
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Democrats, Republicans Support Alliances, Disagree on International Organizations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans of all political stripes remain committed to allies and alliances, the public is divided along partisan lines on the value of international organizations.
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Emerging Leaders Class of 2012 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2012 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-1 -
American and South Korean Publics Doubtful about Success of Talks with North Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.
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Biocontrol of the Fall Armyworm: Long-term Resilience for Small-scale Farmers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The fall armyworm is destroying crops throughout Asia and Africa, intensifying the many burdens small-scale farmers are met with every day.
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Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.
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Growing Support in US for Some Climate Change Action | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.
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The United Nations Food Systems Summit: All You Need to Know | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in September and the pre-summit on July 26th, check out a breakdown of everything you need to know.
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Amb. Dennis Ross on Trump's Golan Heights Decision | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ambassador Dennis Ross joined the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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Divisions on US-China Policy: Opinion Leaders and the Public | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.
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Scaling Partners Towards Self Reliance and Sustainability in Legume Innovations Through a Systems Approach | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explains how we can teach farmers self-reliance and sustainability in legume innovations through a systems approach.
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Flavors and Culture: Food Systems through Indigenous Women's Eyes | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Productive practices of Indigenous women's groups have significant value in contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of humanity, and therefore encourage exchange and dialogue.
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American Public Support for US Troops in Middle East Has Grown | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.
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Green with envy? Chicago's sustainable architecture scene | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?
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Americans Remain Committed to South Korea, View North Korea as an Adversary | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack.
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Troop Withdrawal Likely to Undermine South Korean Public Support for Alliance with United States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New polling reveals that little has changed in terms of South Korean attitudes towards the US-South Korea military alliance.
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Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Willingness to Take Vaccine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.
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Using Systems Approaches to Catalyze Whole-of-Community Childhood Obesity Prevention Efforts | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This paper argues that combining two movements in obesity research could turn the tide on obesity.
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With Peace Deal, Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels Acknowledge War's Toll | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.