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Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.

The Midwest has a unique economic, social, and cultural history and development story line.

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

With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

Council surveys find an American public split on the threat of climate change but open to cooperative efforts to limit its effects.

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2004 Chicago Council Survey explores public opinion on core concepts about foreign policy and the rights and responsibilities of nation-states.

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

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.