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Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.

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

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

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

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.

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Karl Friedhoff examines the United States' nuanced understanding of policy options on North Korea's nuclear program.

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.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates US public views North Korea’s nuclear program as one of the top threats facing the country.

New statements by a North Korean diplomat may indicate that the upcoming Singapore summit is in peril of failing.

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains that the future is not bright for Chicago’s Mexican population stability or growth.

People around the world offer their perspectives on the global themes of King Charles III's first address on the world stage.

Agriculture has great potential for carbon offsets, but implementation will be complicated.

Across Africa, food processors serve a vital function in protecting food security and livelihoods. But the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges that threaten the very survival of these companies.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.

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.

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.

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

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.