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We know Venice is sinking. What about Chicago, which accounts for about 234 square miles of land?

A recent study suggests that the food insecure population will quadruple in Washington state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Ian Klaus explains how conferences can call attention to that which scientists and policymakers don’t know.

Through selective breeding of African indigenous chickens to improve small scale poultry production, we can tackle food insecurity in Tanzania and Ghana.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Ivo H. Daalder explains the European Union Army.

Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explains how we can teach farmers self-reliance and sustainability in legume innovations through a systems approach.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant economic benefits for Chicago, thanks to its unique characteristics and international reputation.

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs examines ways that urban waterway development might be used by cities.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains why the United States needs to do more to ensure women are equally represented in legislative bodies.

Indigenous perspectives utilize regenerative farming practices through embodying interconnectedness, ultimately protecting the environment from climate change.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains that if we reduced postharvest losses by half, we could feed a billion people.

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs confirms investing in human capital—workers’ education and skills—is key.

Food preparation is a common barrier to accessing healthy, nutritious meals for families, making SNAP expansions vital to food security.

New gene editing techniques more precise than CRISPRs could be the seeds for food security success.

The decline of Chicago’s central business corridor makes the future of downtown uncertain. Like international peers, Chicago may find pedestrian malls an effective path for urban revitalization.

Discrimination, diminishing number of Black farmers leads to persistence of food insecurity in America.

This report examines how policy changes have contributed to U.S. leadership in improving global food security.

This paper explores how China’s growth in naval power is proceeding at a remarkable rate and foreshadows a change in the regional maritime balance of power.