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Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

Nearly a decade ago, SAWBO was launched by and remains co-directed by Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, both currently faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU).

A paper from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that honors the work of Michael H. Moskow in the Global Economy.

The Council's first digital Global Food Security Symposium explored the challenges facing agriculture and the innovations, approaches, and solutions needed to build a more equitable and sustainable food system.

We discuss the challenges of feeding and nourishing a rapidly growing global population in the face of water scarcity.

Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains that the Midwest needs to open its doors to the world to survive in the global economy.

“Thanksgiving must be a day to recognize the Indigenous fight against colonization and its legacies as we seek to reclaim our foods,” writes Jayden Lim.

The building of an election fraud narrative in South Korea's presidential election is already underway.

Community and family gardens provide the foundation for Native Food Sovereignty, and allow the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to reclaim their local food system.

Cities around the world are preparing for the massive disruption of autonomous vehicles. What are some of the opportunities and risks? Here's what you should know.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.

People around the world offer their perspectives on the global themes of King Charles III's first address on the world stage.

Many of the challenges the world faced in 2020 will continue to shape our world next year.

If left unmitigated, hunger- and climate change-induced suffering in both Afghanistan and Haiti will likely exacerbate current political instability and conflict.

A blog post by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow on how unclean water and poor sanitation are leading causes of child mortality and stunting.

Given the rising global threats, turning inward is a politically expedient platform. But overcoming global challenges requires trust and cooperation.