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Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Alesha Black shares what hopeful news is emerging in America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This paper argues that combining two movements in obesity research could turn the tide on obesity.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Matthew Dalton explains the US Navy’s global role.

African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

Fundamental issues in food assistance programs exclude the disability community and people requiring culturally relevant foods.

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates Russia’s actions in and against Ukraine pose the gravest threat to European security.

This paper offers a national and international overview of the e-scooter and micromobility trends and outlines the 2019 pilot program in Chicago.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we dig deeper into how the pandemic has affected immigrants to the US.

This paper calls for a reimagined global retirement account that's tailored to bolster retirement security for today's global workforce.

Guest authors Chris Kennedy and Bob Easter examine how a collaborative effort to bring a disease-resistant potato variety to market in Africa can promote global food security.

Researchers didn’t expect natural solutions to manage crop-destroying pests would inspire a cottage industry and female entrepreneurs in rural Niger.

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

This working paper further explains the recent emergence of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) into international discourse and preventative strategies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light an opportunity for moving societies towards inclusion and social cohesion, rather than xenophobia.

Penny Abeywardena explains how the New York experience demonstrates city diplomacy’s impact.

This Earth Day, one plant breeder reflects on the food security promise of innovative biotechnology and how it has been misunderstood.

Midwest biking activists are using a grassroots strategy to highlight the lack of secure bike infrastructure in the region.

While Biden and Xi met in Bali, the UN's COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh is being re-energized by the discussion between the world leaders.

Data from the 2016 and 2020 elections show it’s not just large cities, their suburbs, and university towns that have shifted toward Democrats.