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Both the United States and Germany are seeing evolving economies in their respective "rust belts," formerly robust engines of the industrial era.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.

Cover crops help prevent soil erosion and can increase farmers’ yields — but, despite widespread use overseas, they haven’t caught on much yet in the Midwest.

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Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

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.

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

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs discusses how to enhance rural livelihoods through food security.

Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency.

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

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

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

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

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

While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.

Survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comparing US and Russia public opinion on foreign policy issues.

Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.

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Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

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

Americans want to play an active part in world affairs but are reassessing their foreign policy priorities and how they want to engage with the world.

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

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

New data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs suggests the difference in opinion is beginning to narrow on the perceived threat of China.

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Lisa Moon explains food loss and waste.

This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

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

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

"I think this is part of a process that North Korea is carrying out, to try to normalize their weapons programs over all," Karl Friedhoff tells BBC World News.

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

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.

Just one month out, polling in South Korea shows two different presidential races. That may have consequences following the election.

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

The Feed the Future Food Safety Innovation Lab aims to support sustainable, high impact research that improves food safety in developing economies.

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 Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

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

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