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The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy

This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

Federal investment in space technology is crucial to help farmers fight climate change—this generation's moonshot.

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.

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

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

As President Biden heads to the UN climate summit, one Senator has gutted his plans for clean energy reform.

The South Korean public is split on a second THAAD battery, but the question wording left a lot to be desired.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how smallholder farmers in the drylands are among the most affected in a warming world.

This survey shows a majority of Americans support the broad outlines of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

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

Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.

This report urges the US government focus its global food security strategy on science, increasing trade flows for agriculture and food, and incentivizing greater business activity in low-income countries.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

A rise in demand for food delivery is outpacing the capacity of delivery workers, leading to concerns about food price increases.

John Austin shares insights from a transatlantic convening that explores the political repercussions of economic inequality and extremist ideology.