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  2. Middle East and North Africa | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Analysis of politics in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). https://globalaffairs.org/regions/middle-east-and-north-africa
  3. Foreign Policy Matters: Talking with Rivals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    What’s in the US foreign policy toolbox? From diplomacy to military intervention, we unpack the options. https://globalaffairs.org/foreign-policy-matters-talking-rivals
  4. Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

    Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring Israel and the Middle East, where the U.S. has official ties with nearly every country. Israel has ties to only five.
  5. Qatar's role in Israeli hostage negotiations

    Qatar's role in Israeli hostage negotiations

    Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.
  6. Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    A network of intersectional and multi-disciplinary thinkers, doers, and communicators to better guide and inform our work.
  7. Israel faces genocide charges in the UN's International Court of Justice

    Israel faces genocide charges in the UN's International Court of Justice

    South Africa has charged Israel with genocide. Charges will be heard at the International Court of Justice, the judicial arm of the U.N.
  8. Where in the world are US military deployed?

    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.
  9. Does universal basic income work? These countries are finding out.

    Does universal basic income work? These countries are finding out.

    England is the latest country to test giving residents a guaranteed amount of money every month, also known as a universal basic income (UBI).
  10. ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    U.N.'s ICJ ruled Israel must protect Palestinians in Gaza. They did not order cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, they denied requests to stop military action
  11. 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
  12. Emerging Leaders Class of 2010 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    The Emerging Leaders Class of 2010 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
  13. Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    The Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 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-4
  14. 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
  15. A Cost of ConflictAmericans Turn InwardResults of the 2023 ...

    Iran’s nuclear program (56%). A Cost of Global Conflict: Americans Turn Inward — 4. ... Climate change. The US-Mexico border. US competition with China. Iran’s nuclear program. https://globalaffairs.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Chicago%20Council%20Survey%202023%20Overall%20Report.pdf
  16. Americans Continue to Say the US Should Stay Impartial in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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    Americans Continue to Say the US Should Stay Impartial in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz,Lama El Baz

    But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

  17. Chicago City Council at City Hall
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    From Ukraine to Gaza to Iraq, Chicago's city council has been voting more often on foreign affairs | Chicago City Hall is voting more often on Foreign Affairs

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    ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

    The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

  18. Majority of Trump Republicans Prefer the United States Stay out of World Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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    Majority of Trump Republicans Prefer the United States Stay out of World Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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    Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz,Craig Kafura

    Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

  19. Americans More Concerned about Threats at Home Than Abroad | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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    Americans More Concerned about Threats at Home Than Abroad | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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    Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz,Jinwan Park

    More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.