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Roughly $24 billion in military aid has been authorized for Ukraine since August—dwarfing total US assistance to the country in all previous years.

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

Local strategies can revive economies, nurture hope, and diminish the appeal of antidemocratic populism in struggling industrial regions.

Sustainable biodiversity and ecosystems outcomes require transformative shifts in gender norms.

This paper seeks to raise awareness of the growing global obesity epidemic and the need to address the economic, security, and humanitarian threats it poses.

Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.

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

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

From Medellín to Chicago, digital nomads are on the rise, contributing significantly to the global economy. But locals worry these visitors are pricing them out.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report show the rising youth population could be a demographic challenge for food-insecure nations, if not managed properly.

The report highlights Chicago’s strengths, analyzes global city strategies, and offers recommendations the region can take to increase foreign investment.

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

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Agricultural development and other food security efforts make the food supply more reliable and affordable, which hedges against civil strife.

The Midwest possesses huge political and economic power in the United States. Richard C. Longworth explains the five things to know about the Midwest in 2020.

The 2023 Farm Bill presents a watershed moment in solving food loss and waste in the United States.

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.

Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

A decades-old rivalry between Eritrea and the TPLF risks derailing Ethiopia’s peace deal.

Illinois and its largest city play crucial parts in the worldwide trade landscape. To understand what those parts entail, we spoke to World Business Chicago.

This report examines implications of increasingly influential roles of global business, agricultural research, and the limited national research capacity of developing countries.

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

Distinguished Fellow Richard Longworth examines two books that highlight the role of cities in global affairs, and how Midwest cities may leverage global partnerships.

Amid a Brit-centric TV landscape and declining alcohol consumption, more and more Americans are embracing afternoon tea. Here’s where to enjoy it in Chicago.

This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

Across the city, schools that use curricula from foreign countries give a unique edge to K-12 students seeking a globally diverse education.

The 2023 Farm Bill will be a significant legislative hurdle that will require input, coordination, and buy-in from all sectors and actors within the domestic food system.

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

The climate crisis necessitates a new extension agenda that prioritizes farmer needs and preferences, and promotes climate resilience and adaptation. US policy should reflect this new extension agenda to ensure farmers have the tools to succeed in

Recent polling on South Korea's Moon Jae-in may be less encouraging than it seems.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Thanks to a passionate group of independent presses, bookstores, and translators, the city’s foreign lit scene is thriving.

This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas.

Analysis from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs of the world’s largest economic entities reveals the economic influence of cities.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist, The Black Butterfly, uses the city of Baltimore to examine the policies, practices, and historical trauma that created hyper-segregation in today’s cities.

The movement of Venezuelans across the Western Hemisphere highlights the need for regional coordination.

It's not only Americans who go to the RNC and DNC. Here, two consulates tell us what motivates them to attend these surprisingly global events.

With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.

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.

Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?

The Council's Michael H. Moskow shares his insights on why Paul A. Volcker was critical in breaking the back of inflation in the 1970s and 1980s.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book began, Roger Thurow revisits the featured mothers and children to see how they are faring.

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

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

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.

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