Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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For one-time funding for a project on understanding public attitudes of nuclear proliferation among U.S. allies
Date
Dec. 11, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
As U.S. strategic priorities shift and questions about security guarantees intensify, debates over the need for independent nuclear capabilities have grown in traditional allied countries, including South Korea, Japan, Poland, and Germany. These developments have raised concerns that public opinion is shifting toward support for domestic nuclear weapons programs, which could undermine the global nonproliferation regime and increase nuclear dangers. Yet, existing public opinion data in these countries is largely outdated. To address this gap, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will conduct representative surveys in key allied countries to assess threat perceptions, views on alliances and treaties, and potential support for domestic nuclear weapons programs. The Council will also survey American attitudes toward further proliferation abroad and its implications for U.S. policy. Working with local pollsters, the Council will produce findings that will inform policy recommendations and help communicate the risks of nuclear proliferation.
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For regional dialogue on critical mineral supply chain issues
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
24 months
Description
In response to growing U.S.-China competition in the Indo-Pacific, the United States has renewed focus on cooperation with allies and partners in the region, including Australia, India, and Japan (the Quad). A core challenge facing Quad nations is how to coordinate to de-risk their economic relationship with China. One issue of focus is critical minerals, which undergird much of the modern technology sector. China currently dominates critical mineral refining and manufacturing, motivating the Quad to find ways to reduce their reliance on China’s portion of the global supply chain and their vulnerability to potential disruptions. The Chicago Council will bring together experts across the industry, investment, and policy worlds to discuss how to improve coordination among Quad nations to secure critical mineral supply chains.
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For a project on American and Russian Public Opinion in The Wake of The Invasion of Ukraine
Date
Sep. 15, 2022
Duration
30 months
Description
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a powerful effect oninternational publics’ attitudes towards geopolitical issues. The Chicago Council will partner with the premier independent Russian polling organization, the Levada Center, to conduct joint surveys in the United States and Russia to better understand prevailing and shifting attitudes toward the war. The survey questions will be developed by the two institutions through a consultative process, with the results published in the respective countries. The Corporation’s grant will support activities associated with administering, publishing, and disseminating the surveys through public-oriented events.
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For a dialogue series on future security and economic dynamics of the Indo-Pacific
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
24 months
Description
The Indo-Pacific is being rapidly reshaped by China’s growing economic and security assertiveness, and the expanding reach of its influence. In response, the United States has renewed a focus on cooperation with allies and partners. However, the United States’ reengagement in strategic discussions with Australia, India, and Japan (the Quad) raises coordination and information sharing questions. To identify critical policy positions and preferences that will impact agenda-setting and cooperation, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will convene a series of meetings that bring together a core group of experts from each of the Quad countries, plus South Korea and New Zealand, to discuss security, economic, and development cooperation in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe in support of advancing coordinated approaches during government-to-government dialogues.
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For a project on public opinion in the U.S. and Russia
Date
Jun. 04, 2020
Duration
45 months
Description
As public opinion can influence the political options available to policymakers, understanding how the American and Russian people regard each other offers an insight into the U.S.-Russia relationship. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Center, a leading Russian independent polling entity, will team up to conduct several public opinion polls in the two countries, gathering data of potential interest and use to academics, policymakers, and the media. The project will result in the publication and dissemination of four polls in the United States and Russia, as well as opinion pieces exploring the broad significance of the polls’ findings.
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For a trilateral dialogue series among the United States, Japan, and South Korea on future security and economic dynamics of the Asia-Pacific
Date
Dec. 06, 2018
Duration
44 months
Description
Shifts in economic and military balances of power in the Asia-Pacific are reshaping the region’s international relations. At this moment of rapid change in the region, ensuring effective and open channels of communication has become increasingly important. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs (the Council) will convene a series of trilateral policy meetings with senior policy practitioners and experts from the United States, Japan, and South Korea to discuss the evolving security, military, and economic dynamics in the Asia-Pacific, with a particular emphasis on East Asia. Members of the meetings will discuss issues and produce policy briefs that move beyond the immediacy of the current political moment to look at the long-term planning and trends for each of the countries involved.
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For a survey on U.S. - Russia attitudes toward each other
Date
Jun. 01, 2017
Duration
24 months
Description
As public opinion can influence the political options available to policymakers, understanding how the American and Russian people regard each other offers an insight into the U.S.-Russia relationship. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Center, a leading Russian independent polling entity, will team up to conduct several public opinion polls in the two countries, gathering data of potential interest and use to academics, policymakers, and the media. The project will result in the publication and dissemination of four polls in the United States and Russia, as well as opinion pieces exploring the broad significance of the polls’ findings.
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For workshops to examine the role of rising powers and their effects on international institution
Date
Jun. 14, 2012
Duration
5 months
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For dissemination and outreach in support of its report "Strengthening America: The Civic and Political Integration of Muslim Americans"
Date
Sep. 27, 2007
Duration
6 months
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Toward a task force to examine the role of religion in the making of U.S. foreign policy
Date
Sep. 27, 2007
Duration
30 months
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Toward a project on understanding the challenges of engaging U.S. Muslims in domestic and foreign policy discussions
Date
Mar. 02, 2006
Duration
20 months
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Toward dissemination of its immigration task force report
Date
Sep. 30, 2004
Duration
6 months