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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · Jan 23

Hello 👋 We're the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to empowering you to help create a more open and promising world for all. Follow us for global perspectives, public opinion research, and info on upcoming events. Learn more at globalaffairs.org

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 12h

The United States is falling behind China in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. Can Washington and its allies close the gap?

Council Fellow @kfriedhoff.bsky.social presents a path forward ⛏️➡️ brnw.ch/21wWsoS

a graphic of a mining operation and text that says critical minerals, rare earth elements, and the challenges ahead for the United States by Karl Friedhoff

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 1d

As the war in Gaza continues, rifts between progressive and moderate Democrats over US support for Israel are deepening—and cracks within the Republican Party are also beginning to show. Explore the Chicago Council survey findings 📊⤵️

Democrats and Republicans Grapple with Internal Divisions on Israel

As the war in Gaza continues, rifts between progressive and moderate Democrats are deepening—and cracks within the Republican Party are also beginning to show.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 1d

"There is more potential for a deal now than there has been for probably the last year or so," Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea tells @fox32chicago.bsky.social as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt.

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Two years after Hamas attack on Israel, peace talks continue as tensions remain high

As Israel marks two years after the October 7th Hamas attack, U.S.-led negotiations push for a peace deal while experts weigh in on ongoing hostilities and new security concerns involving Iran.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 5d

“If, as Trump claims, he wants to stop wars, prevent the spread of deadly arms, reduce hardship, and stabilize the globe to reduce migration flows, it’s hard not to look to the UN as a potential force multiplier," Nonresident Senior Fellow Suzanne Nossel argues in @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social ⤵️

America Is Stronger When It Participates in the U.N.

Now is a time for U.S. leadership, not retreat.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 7d

How can the United States secure critical mineral supply chains while balancing competing policy priorities?

Join Paramita Das and @kfriedhoff.bsky.social on 10/16 as they examine America's approach to critical mineral independence and its implications. brnw.ch/21wWgER

A promotional graphic for the Council's 10/16 event "Mining the Future: America's Critical Minerals Challenge," featuring event details and headshots of Paramita Das and Karl Friedhoff.

Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 8d

As the Trump administration continues to deploy National Guard forces to US cities, Chicago Council polling finds the American public largely opposes using the US military for domestic law enforcement, to suppress protests, and to control immigration.

More analysis ➡️ brnw.ch/21wWeoq

bar chart showing US views on using US forces domestically

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 12d

"Polling conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs has repeatedly found—in 2021, 2022 and 2023—that only around one in five Americans say they are more concerned about threats outside our own country than threats within it," Kristen Soltis Anderson writes in @nytopinion.nytimes.com.

Opinion | What Americans Fear Most

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 12d

Can the United Nations remain a vital player on the global stage, or will it be pushed to the side?

Earlier this week, @ianhurd.bsky.social and Juliet Sorensen joined @profpaulpoast.bsky.social to discuss eight decades of multilateralism and the future of the UN. 📺⬇️ brnw.ch/21wW7W3

Ian Hurd, Juliet Sorensen, and Paul Poast onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.

Craig Kafura onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 13d

“Trump mostly spoke for himself and a small, but vocal, segment of the Republican Party when denouncing immigration, climate action, and multilateralism” during his #UNGA speech, Lama El Baz writes, citing new Chicago Council public opinion data.

More analysis 📊⤵️ brnw.ch/21wW6ql

Trump’s UN Speech at Odds with American Public Opinion

Trump mostly spoke for himself and a small, but vocal, segment of the Republican Party when denouncing immigration, climate action, and multilateralism at the UN General Assembly.

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Opinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 14d

Partisan Gap on Strengthening the United Nations at Widest Point Yet.
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More, via Opinion Today:
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 13d

We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Honorable Kathleen Hicks as distinguished fellow in defense and security. Hicks, who served as the 35th US deputy secretary of defense, joins the Council’s roster of esteemed experts.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wW601

Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 14d

"It's not that every president is a huge fan of the United Nations or multilateralism, internationalism. But this seems to take it to another level," @ckafura.bsky.social tells ABC 7 Chicago after President Trump criticized the international institution in his #UNGA address. brnw.ch/21wW4ba

Local experts analyze Trump's jabs at UN, climate change and immigration policies during speech

At times, the president was stern and combative, even attacking the U.N. and doubling down on his immigration policy, highlighting his administration's mass deportation efforts.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 14d

The UN is turning 80, but with US funding cuts, global crises, and a Security Council gridlock, can it stay relevant? @crisisgroup.org’s @richardgowan1.bsky.social and @kofiannanfdn.bsky.social's Corinne Momal-Vanian join @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social to discuss.

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80th Birthday Blues: UN's Fight to Stay Relevant

Budget cuts, global crises, and a disengaged US, Deep Dish explores the UN at a pivotal moment and whether it can still deliver.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 15d

Reforms to the United Nations should be made “with the goal of making is stronger, not having it wither away,” Nonresident Senior Fellow Suzanne Nossel tells BBC Newshour as world leaders gather for #UNGA.

More expert insights 📻➡️ www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...

BBC Audio | Newshour | Israel criticises allies’ recognition of Palestinian state

At the UN, Israel has criticised Western countries which formally recognise Palestine

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 15d

As world leaders gather in New York for #UNGA, new Council polling finds the American people continue to support making decisions within the United Nations—even if that means Washington sometimes has to go along with a policy that is not its first choice. brnw.ch/21wW1y2

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Josh Busby @busbyj2.bsky.social · 15d

I’ve got a note on the relevance of the UN to climate governance with reflections on other issues from colleagues at the @global-affairs.bsky.social. UN climate processes are less central than they were and the core action is country implementation of clean energy. globalaffairs.org/commentary-a...

The UN is Turning 80. Is It Still Relevant?

From peace and security to climate and technology, Council experts weigh in on whether the United Nations can still deliver on its founding mission.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 15d

As the General Debate opens at #UNGA, Council experts @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social, @busbyj2.bsky.social, @cooleyoneurasia.bsky.social, @kfriedhoff.bsky.social, @ckafura.bsky.social and @profpaulpoast.bsky.social weigh in on the UN's power and relevance. ⤵️

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The UN is Turning 80. Is It Still Relevant?

From peace and security to climate and technology, Council experts weigh in on whether the United Nations can still deliver on its founding mission.

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Craig Kafura @ckafura.bsky.social · 16d

Marking #UN80 @global-affairs.bsky.social with a great panel on internationalism and intl institutions, feat. @profpaulpoast.bsky.social, @ianhurd.bsky.social, and Juliet Sorensen

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 16d

Multilateralism is facing serious challenges. Ian Hurd and Juliet Sorensen join @profpaulpoast.bsky.social to discuss the evolution and future of multilateralism through the lens of the UN's 80th anniversary.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 19d

A group of Democratic senators introduced legislation this week calling on President Trump to recognize an independent Palestinian state. Where do the American people stand on this issue? New Council polling sheds some light 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wVVNv

line chart showing American views on a Palestinian state

Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 19d

"Business and economics will be front and center at the visit," Nonresident Distinguished Fellow Julián Ventura tells CBC News of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Mexico, noting the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. More expert insights ⤵️

CBC’s Aarti Pole speaks with Mexico's Former Deputy Secretary of Foreign Relations, Julián Ventura

Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis.

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 19d

Amid trends of democratic backsliding globally, truth tellers must stand up

I joined @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social and Susan Stokes @global-affairs.bsky.social to discuss the future of global democracy & solutions to rising threats

Watch here👇-TN

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Democracy under Threat: Global Challenges and Lessons

Leading experts explore how democracies can fight back against authoritarian threats and build resilience.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 20d

America first, world second? Council Nonresident Fellows
Julián Ventura and Suzanne Nossel join Council President & CEO @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social to discuss how countries are reassessing their relationships with Washington, from trade partnerships to security alliances.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 20d

Interested in attending conversations on important issues like this? Visit our website to register for upcoming fall events: brnw.ch/21wVTyh

Upcoming Events | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Virtual, hybrid, and in-person Chicago events covering politics, foreign relations, international current events, arts, and culture.

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs @global-affairs.bsky.social · 20d

Earlier this week, Susan Stokes and @normeisen.bsky.social joined @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social in a partner event with @brookings.edu and the Chicago Center On Democracy to explore how leaders undermine their own democracies and what can be done to fight back against democratic backsliding.

Leslie Vinjamuri, Susan Stokes, and Norman Eisen onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.

Susan Stokes signs a book for an audience member.

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A group of student attendees pose outside the Chicago Council Conference Center.

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