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21 Years after 9/11, Americans Are Less Concerned about Terrorism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.
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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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President Xi Jinping lifts COVID lockdowns after China protests
The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.
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Toward City Diplomacy: Assessing Capacity in Select Global Cities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cities are now more connected than ever before on a global scale. Yet local governments are not just spectators of this networked age: they are actively forging links across borders, taking part in setting the international agenda, and shifting the
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Republicans and Democrats in Different Worlds on Climate Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.
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South Koreans Becoming More Accepting of LGBTQ Community | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.
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Dietary Diversity for Women Improves Nutrition Security for All | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Long before the pandemic, evidence showed a persistent deficiency in food intake of women in India. A convergence of policies and programs across sectors can boost the nutrition security of women and their communities.
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How Do Attitudes about the Coronavirus Response Differ in Russia and the United States? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey data shows that Russians are more likely than Americans to say that their nation's government handled the coronavirus pandemic effectively.
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As Vaccinations Increase, Global Public Opinion Shows Varied Sentiments | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.
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Breeding Crops for Climate Resilience: Visions from Haiti, Costa Rica, Uganda, Malawi, and Senegal | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This blog is about the disruption and impact COVID-19 has had on climate change and food systems around the world.
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When Intermediary Links in the Supply Chain are Weakened, the Whole Food System Suffers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Businesses in the center of the value chain are crucial to the food system, and these intermediary links are under threat from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Joe Manchin: The Voice of Moderate Democrats? Or a Party Outlier? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As President Biden heads to the UN climate summit, one Senator has gutted his plans for clean energy reform.
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As Vaccination Campaigns Continue Around the World, Restrictions Lift and Optimism Spreads | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.
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Immigration Policies Could Create Risks for Candidates on Both Sides | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm explain immigration policy risks for presidential candidates.
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Do Republicans and Democrats Want a Cold War with China? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.
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Putin Keeps Experts Guessing about His Post-2024 Plans | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Brendan Helm, Dina Smeltz, and Arik Burakovsky explain Putin’s 2024 plans.
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Vaccinations Bring Hope; Brazil Death Toll Mounts; One Month to Tokyo | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.
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Working Together to Tackle Food Insecurity in Tanzania and Ghana | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Through selective breeding of African indigenous chickens to improve small scale poultry production, we can tackle food insecurity in Tanzania and Ghana.
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Urban Governance: Cities in a Time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the quality of governance and competence of the world’s leaders. When politicians and civil servants fail to deliver, they quickly lose credibility and legitimacy.
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As Virus Spreads Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Feelings | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While some countries are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, others continue to struggle through the crisis as case numbers remain elevated.
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After a Year of Pandemic, Global Public Opinion Shows Increasing Desire for Vaccine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.
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Pandemic Offers an Opportunity to Revitalize, Reinforce Local Food Economies | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative effects on the food and agriculture industry.
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Unraveling Haiti Two Years after Moïse's Assassination | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.
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Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: New and Lingering Challenges | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Amid new challenges to global food security, the Center for Global Food and Agriculture analyzes necessary changes to the Global Food Security Act Reauthorization.
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How Finance Could Transform the Climate Fight after COP27 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Barbados Plan and other climate finance proposals gained momentum at the United Nations' COP27 summit, argues Chris Morris
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Runners from more than 140 countries participated in the Chicago Marathon | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant economic benefits for Chicago, thanks to its unique characteristics and international reputation.
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Peggy Tsai Yih Joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs as Managing Director, Global Food and Agriculture Program | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is happy to welcome Peggy Tsai Yih as the organization’s new Managing Director of the Global Food and Agriculture Program. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/peggy-tsai-yih-joins-chicago-council-global-affairs-managing-director-global -
Republicans, Democrats Split on Increasing US Defense Budget | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans overall want to maintain defense spending. But Democrats, younger people, and those with a college education prefer cuts, while Republicans prefer expansion.
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With Normalcy Returning in Some Places, Global Public Opinion Shows a Degree of Anxiety | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While coronavirus restrictions are being incrementally removed in certain countries, some people are feeling concern at returning to the activities that had characterized their pre-pandemic lives.
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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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Americans See Energy Supply Disruption as Biggest Threat to US Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.
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Will US-China Competition Unseat US Lead in Higher Education? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Brian Hanson, Karin Fischer, and William Kirby discuss how America’s universities fare in an age of increased global competition and fragmentation.
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Amid Surges and Vaccine Issues, Global Public Opinion Shows Crisis is not Over | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.
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The Best Medicine for a COVID-19 Economy? More Education and Training
In many of the new and growing jobs, higher skill requirements can best be met by providing workers with more extensive and affordable post-secondary education opportunities.
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As Virus Rages Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Divergent Attitudes | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.
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Could a Data Sharing Protocol be Agriculture's Missing Link? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Digital Green explains how a data sharing protocol can empower farmers and build a better food system in week two of our blog series, Harvesting Tomorrow.
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Publics Prioritize Disease Control Efforts Over Economic Re-opening | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic, includes polling results from around the world.
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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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Russians See Greater Reward than Risk in Closer Relations with China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship.
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Some Aussies Overlook Link Between Climate Change and Drought | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Australians are more concerned about severe weather events than the climate crisis causing them. But is tackling the former alone just putting out fires?
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Queering Farming: How LGBTQIA+ Farmers are Reimagining Agriculture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.
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Talking the Talk – How Cities Shape Migration Narratives on the Global Agenda | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Cities use migration-focused narratives not only in an attempt to influence global discussions, but also to achieve concrete outcomes for transforming local realities.
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Can City Diplomacy Help African Cities Take Action on Climate Mobility? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.
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Americans Prefer Supporting Role in Constraining Chinese and Russian Ambitions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?
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Feed the Future Grows Food Security through Innovation and Collaboration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Just over ten years ago, the world was shaken not by a pandemic but by skyrocketing food prices.
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Amid Global Unpopularity, China Might Find Support Among Russians | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.
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US Experts Anticipate Future Decline for Russia Among the Great Powers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm find that while experts anticipate changes in the global balance of power in the next 20 years, with China overtaking the United States, they do not expect Russia to come out stronger.
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2020 Election Review: Smaller, Economically Successful Midwest Cities Shifted Toward Biden as Much as Suburbs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Data from the 2016 and 2020 elections show it’s not just large cities, their suburbs, and university towns that have shifted toward Democrats.
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No, We're Not at 'War.' the Dangers of How We Talk About the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The language of war can be used to bring a nation together in common cause—but when it comes to dealing with a pandemic, all these efforts are necessary.
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LESTER CROWN CENTER ON US FOREIGN POLICY By Dina ...
at home—in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure, green technology, and a range. ... combating terrorism (67%), sending COVID-19 vaccines to other countries in need (62%), and limiting. https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/ccs2021_fpmc_0.pdf