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Manipulated Society: Paralyzing the Masses in Post-revolutionary Iran

RESEARCH
Report by Saeid Golkar

The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.

Aerial view of the Tehran Tower and other buildings in daytime
Kamran Gholami
Global Politics

Global Food Security by the Numbers

RESEARCH
Report by Charles E. Hanrahan

Investments in global food security alleviate poverty, spur economic growth, promote social stability, and enhance the resilience of communities in low-income regions of the world.

 Women in Niger water their vegetable garden. Food and Agriculture

Ready or Not? Gauging Midwest Preparations for Executive Action on Immigration

RESEARCH
Report by Rebecca S. Carson

A new report from the Council suggests Midwestern states are unprepared for President Obama's new immigration policies.

U.S. President Obama meets with a group of "dreamers" who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals at the White House.
Reuters
Migration

Beyond the Scorecard: Understanding Global City Rankings

RESEARCH
Report

This report seeks to dive into global city rankings and illustrate how methodologies, definitions, data use, and conclusions vary wildly from ranking to ranking.

Aerial view of skyscrapers in downtown Chicago
Ben Cappellacci
Global Cities

Healthy Food for a Healthy World

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

This report calls on the United States to use the power of the agriculture and food sector to reduce the reality and risks of malnutrition globally.

Women with crops in boats. Food and Agriculture

Preserving Ukraine's Independence, Resisting Russian Aggression: What the United States and NATO Must Do

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

This report offers recommendations to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses to deter further Russian aggression and why the US and NATO need to engage more actively and urgently to the crisis.

Flag of Ukraine waving in front of a wooden door.
Jennifer Boyer
Defense and Security

Reimagining the Midwest: Immigration Initiatives and the Capacity of Local Leadership

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.

Image of a paper map of the United States
Hans Isaacson
Migration

The Emerging Power of Big Data: The Chicago Experience

RESEARCH
Report

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

The Chicago skyline at night
Alan Ramirez
Global Cities

Growing the Heartland

RESEARCH
Report by Rob Paral

This report examines how immigrants offset population decline and an aging workforce in Midwest metropolitan areas.

View of the Minneapolis skyline at dusk
Lucas Ludwig
Migration

Advancing Global Food Security in the Face of a Changing Climate

RESEARCH
Report by Gerald C. Nelson

This report urges the US government to take action to curb the risks climate change poses to global food security.

Person working in a rice field. Food and Agriculture