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This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO) uses the information highway to deliver food security results during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of our interview series with the shortlisted book award nominees, Raffaele Marchetti explores how cities are cities are shaping global affairs.

Sustainable biodiversity and ecosystems outcomes require transformative shifts in gender norms.

Ivo Daalder discusses President Trump's intent to withdraw the United States from NATO.

Social media can allow farmers to reach new audiences and ultimately inspire a new wave of young agriculturalists.

The Chicago Federal Reserve compares the economies of five Midwest cities to test the theory that industry clusters are the key to urban economic growth.

For decades, the United States has been the driving force pushing for new rules to govern world trade. What if the other major countries of the world assumed that mantle in our absence? It’s happening.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the third part of our 2021-22 series to find out.

The rise of remote work has had a dramatic impact on cities like Chicago, which must play to their strengths in order to compete in this new landscape.

The 2023 Farm Bill will be a significant legislative hurdle that will require input, coordination, and buy-in from all sectors and actors within the domestic food system.

Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

Alexander Hitch explains the difference between manipulating and managing a currency and examines the advantages for China to engage in manipulation.

Our weekly roundup of the top news in food, agriculture, and global development.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Samuel Kling explains Seoul, South Korea’s, extreme differences in transportation.

Tackling the global crisis on housing affordability requires a comprehensive set of policies aimed at providing affordable rental units.

Students from Monmouth College drafted a report that evaluated the economic development agencies of small cities in eight states across the Midwest.