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American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

Cities are now more connected than ever before on a global scale. Yet local governments are not just spectators of this networked age: they are actively forging links across borders, taking part in setting the international agenda, and shifting the

Farm Journal Foundation experts examine public sector incentives and assistance for farmers looking to adopt new practices.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

In picking fronts that offer the paths of least resistance, trilateral cooperation will maximize the presence of all three countries in ASEAN, maintaining balance in the region and making collective progress toward economic and development goals.

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

Senior Fellow Roger Thurow details the true costs of malnutrition today and tomorrow.

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

Although Midwesterners differ slightly from the general population in their views of international trade, Midwesterners without postsecondary education are more suspicious.

The Council’s Karl Friedhoff shares a Gallup Korea Survey which shows South Korean President Moon Jae-in's popularity in decline.

The authors of this book address multiple questions involving the nature of youth protest in the twenty-first century.

Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.

The Zuni Indigenous community looks towards their past to address issues around agriculture, food access, health, and the environment in sustainable ways.

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

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

By combatting erosion and flooding along Lake Michigan’s shore, local governments have an opportunity to make their beaches more equitable.

Results from a Chicago Council survey show that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.