Commentary and Analysis

“If it doesn’t wrap in 2023, Putin will have a very big upper hand. As it is, Zelensky still has a shot because he still has very strong support.”

"Events over the past year have demonstrated the inherent flaws of governance systems that allow power to be consolidated in the hands of a single individual," Paul Poast argues.

Karl Friedhoff joins other analysts to offer insights on what 2023 might bring for South Korea.

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

“South Koreans know they are living in a very unforgiving region so perhaps taking security into their own hands is seen as a logical next step."

"People are still pretty pleased with Biden bringing America back to the table and more engaged," Elizabeth Shackelford says.

As a year of conflict and crises draws to a close, how can we absorb the news without losing hope in 2023 and beyond?

To mark the close of our centennial year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is looking back on some of our most memorable quotes from speakers we hosted in 2022.

We’re sharing Moments of Impact, stories of members of our community being inspired to think differently or act boldly to improve the world.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.