Commentary and Analysis

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with Council Emerging Leaders Program alumna Julia Lane about her work advancing diversity in STEM.

Several large, Chicago-based firms, including Aon and Illinois Tool Works, have expanded into or relocated to Ireland since 2021—but that’s only half the story.

On Oct. 14, Australia held a nationwide referendum on whether to amend the constitution to include the Voice, an advisory board made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist, The Black Butterfly, uses the city of Baltimore to examine the policies, practices, and historical trauma that created hyper-segregation in today’s cities.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.

"Within a year, Gilbert has already flexed her media-savvy skills," writes Brandon Dupré of the Council's new president.

During Pride month, we delve into the historical context and societal factors that have shaped Uganda's stance on LGBTQ rights.

“As we celebrate the LGBTQ community here at home, let’s not forget the fight to protect them elsewhere continues,” writes Elizabeth Shackelford.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.