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Building Urban Futures: City Carbon Actions Anchored in Building Codes and Standards

RESEARCH
Report by Karen Weigert

An estimated 100 billion square meters of new construction is expected in countries without mandatory building energy codes. A consistent set of principles can frame the work needed to shape thriving, low-carbon cities.

People walking in blurred motion through the Financial District of Paris, France. Global Cities

Critical Rulings on International Criminal Justice

RESEARCH
Working Paper by David Scheffer

This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

International Criminal Court, The Hague. CC BY-NC 2.0
United Nations
Human Rights

Record Number of Americans Endorse Benefits of Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

American views of President Trump’s performance on trade are divided along party lines, but a large majority say that trade is good for the US economy, consumers, and job creation.

A woman rides her motorcycle past containers at the Port of Shanghai.
Reuters
Global Economy

More Capital Can Translate Prodigious Rust Belt Innovation into New Heartland Businesses and Jobs

RESEARCH
Working Paper by John Austin

While the Midwest outpaces other US regions on innovation and talent-creation metrics, it continues to export its wealth and new discoveries to the coasts.

An exterior shot of a factory in the rust belt at sunset, with a puddle of water in the foreground
Bob Jagendorf
Global Cities

US-Russia Experts Paint a Dim Picture of Bilateral Relations Before Summit

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Experts on the US-Russian relationship think that decreased communication between the two governments, toxic media coverage, and the natures of both presidents pose formidable challenges to the relationship.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
Reuters
Public Opinion

Toward City Diplomacy: Assessing Capacity in Select Global Cities

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

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 landscape of urban politics from local to increasingly global.

view of NYC Times Square from above Global Politics

The Clash of Generations? Intergenerational Change and American Foreign Policy Views

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Glasnost for US Intelligence: Will Transparency Lead to Increased Public Trust?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A University of Texas polling project from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found Americans consider the work of the intelligence community effective.

American flag, waving in front of a dark blue sky
REUTERS
Public Opinion

American Support for US Strikes against Syria Split along Partisan Lines

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A majority of Americans support the joint airstrike conducted by the US, UK, and France against Syria and would favor additional strikes if Syria uses chemical weapons again.

American soldiers at US army base, standing in front of a sunset.
Reuters
Public Opinion

American Views toward US-Japan Relations and Asia-Pacific Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The American public continues to view Japan favorably. More than 86 percent say that the United States and Japan are mostly partners.

The American and Japanese flags.
US Dept. of Agriculture
Public Opinion