Democracy
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Global EconomyReuters
Industrial Transition and Democracy
John Austin joined the European Committee of the Regions to discuss the link between populism and place, and how populism grows in deindustrialized regions.
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Global EconomyReuters
Democracy Needs a New Sales Pitch
"We need to define and enlist allies in a shared global agenda to strengthen our national economies and democracies," writes Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin.
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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 -
Emerging Leaders Class of 2013 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Emerging Leaders Class of 2013 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-2 -
Chicago Council on Global Affairs Receives $1.9 million Grant from Charles Koch Foundation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago announced today that it has received a $1.9 million five-year grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to expand the conversation on U.S. grand strategy in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/press-room/chicago-council-global-affairs-receives-19-million-grant-charles-koch -
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 -
Big Tech and Terrorism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As Americans mark the anniversary of 9/11, challenges continue in the fight against terrorism. https://globalaffairs.org/big-tech-and-terrorism -
How could young voters affect Taiwan’s election?
The Jan. 13 presidential election in Taiwan could shift its relationship with China as young people in favor of an independent island vote. -
Why is the U.S. arming Taiwan?
The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression. -
Where in the world are US military deployed?
The U.S. is expanding its military presence near Israel and Gaza. There were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories as of 2022. -
Chicago and the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The book, "Chicago and the World," covers a century of history of the Council, including foreign policy battles and debates that appeared on the Council's stage. https://globalaffairs.org/chicago-and-the-world -
US Foreign PolicyJames BalensiefenAlliance of Democracies - from America First to American Led | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?
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Public OpinionREUTERSAmericans and Political Violence, One Year After January 6 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.
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Public OpinionReutersAmericans Prefer Sanctions Over Sending Troops to Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.
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Global HealthReutersAmericans Skeptical of Vaccine Timeline | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.
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Public OpinionTengyart via UnsplashAnti-West Views Peak Among Russians Over 60 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.
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Public OpinionReutersAre Americans Willing to Accept Political Violence? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.
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Public OpinionUS Embassy JerusalemBiden, Israelis, and Palestinians: "The Ground is Not Ripe" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.
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Public OpinionReutersBrazil's Systemic Mistrust of Elections and Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.
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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.
