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In this Chicago Council blog we explore three major policy arenas that show why Germany’s connection to multilateralism is deeper than in the United States.

This paper explores how city leaders can use economic power to narrow the gap in wealth and opportunity.

This analysis by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explores how the federal immigration cutback acted as a tourniquet on the growth of 13 Midwestern cities.

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

Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture and food security both in the US and abroad. In collaboration with the Farm Journal Foundation, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs provides recommendations that are targeted both domestically and

A paper that honors the work of Michael H. Moskow in the Global Economy.

Accessing and affording healthy food is a challenge for many Americans. In collaboration with World Central Kitchen, the Council provides domestic policy recommendations.

Women all over the world are delivering foods to their communities, improving the nutrition and health of their household members, and transforming food systems.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, we explain threats to the developing world, such as water scarcity, urbanization, and climate change.

With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.

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

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

The post-industrial communities of the Midwest are shaking off their Rust Belt label to emerge as leaders in the blue and green economies.

Recent polling finds that Trump's favorability in South Korea has reached an all-time low of 17 percent—down 29 percentage points from last year

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explores how the effects from COVID-19 could lead to reduced food production and more food insecurity.

A new study reveals the place-based grievances stoking right-wing populism in German industrial regions.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the first part of our 2021 series to find out.

The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs paper indicates history must guide cities to approach new transportation in a proactive and holistic fashion.

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.

Liza Rose Cirolia shares geopolitical implications on African urban areas and city governments.

Big data can be an asset in the fight against hunger, but it needs a public digital architecture.

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

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

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

Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores tensions between these two key US allies in Asia – Japan and South Korea.

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

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"?

One of the defining features of 2020 has been the declaration of seemly one crisis after another, but why are some events declared crisis and why are others not?

This report offers several recommendations to help shape the integrity and relevance of international organizations in this new urban world order.

Through stories of new mothers and babies, this book explores the promise of a transformative worldwide initiative to end early childhood malnutrition.

 In this blog post, we explain the The Agricultural Intelligence Measures Act, or AIM Act, which would protect our agriculture system.

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.

It's not your imagination. Chicago has experienced a unicorn explosion in recent years. What makes the area so appealing?

With AI set to reshape the world, "Dream States" offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of smart city technology.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the second part of our 2021 series to find out.

As the historical gathering point of people from different origins, cities are a key nexus of immigration policy implementation and innovative experimentation.

The world is facing three global water crises—it's imperative that we respond to them.

In the battle between pathogen and host—whether a human or food crop—it’s often a deadly race to see who wins.

Cities are at the forefront of the climate crisis, but local and global partnerships provide scalable solutions.

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

This report urges the US government to take action to curb the risks climate change poses to global food security.

Existential threats like hunger and malnutrition, natural disasters, and agricultural pests impact international trade and economics, geopolitics, labor, and even migration across borders.

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

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

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

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.

Our weekly roundup the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.