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Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

A way to reduce traffic and pollution and improve city transit systems, cordoned pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?

Over a million Ukrainian citizens have fled to other European countries. African, Asian, Caribbean nationals living in Ukraine may not be able to do the same.

Safeguarding methods of democratic influence is a core strategic mandate for city governments to legitimize technology.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

An essay about food insecurity and child hunger by Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow.

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.