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Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs confirms investing in human capital—workers’ education and skills—is key.

Should members of the South Korean boy band BTS receive an exemption from mandatory military service?

Discrimination, diminishing number of Black farmers leads to persistence of food insecurity in America.

A recent poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Harris Poll shows urban and suburban residents cities are looking to sustainable mobility to forestall a potential long-term shift to solo driving.

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?

While Americans support federal spending on education, healthcare, and Social Security, there partisan divides on other key issues.

Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

The Council’s Katelyn Jones examines women in science and the gender dimensions of agriculture.

Weekly analysis of public opinion as governments around the world impose increasing restrictions and the number of active cases surges.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.

Chicago’s regional transit system may need to make severe cuts and raise fares after COVID relief funds phase out, but riders won't likely see a systemic collapse like Venezuelan commuters experienced in the 2010’s.

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

The learnings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the public generally sees an improvement in the South Korean security situation.

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog by Madeleine Nicholson checks in to see if the world is on track to achieve the lofty Sustainable Development Goals.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, we discuss the decline of President Moon’s approval ratings. 

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

Despite the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, survey data reveals growing support for a pathway to citizenship for unauthorized workers.

Efforts geared toward smallholder farmers have become more efficient and effective over the past several decades.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how people in Japan and South Korea agree on primary issues that would improve the countries’ relationship.

While Americans of all political stripes remain committed to allies and alliances, the public is divided along partisan lines on the value of international organizations.

Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

The fall armyworm is destroying crops throughout Asia and Africa, intensifying the many burdens small-scale farmers are met with every day.

In some of Chicago’s busiest commercial corridors, chambers of commerce and small businesses are coordinating to respond to the influx of migrants.

For more than a century, tattoo artists have connected Chicagoans with other countries and cultures — a tradition that lives on, even as the industry changes.

According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in September and the pre-summit on July 26th, check out a breakdown of everything you need to know.

A recent study suggests that the food insecure population will quadruple in Washington state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

How would you explain Chicago’s business culture to folks who have never been to the U.S.? Here’s how one expert does it.

Chicago recently launched a citywide composting initiative to divert food waste from landfills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions — something other global cities have been tackling for years.

Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explains how we can teach farmers self-reliance and sustainability in legume innovations through a systems approach.

Productive practices of Indigenous women's groups have significant value in contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of humanity, and therefore encourage exchange and dialogue.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Mark Titterington explains the journey to regenerative agriculture systems.

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack.

New polling reveals that little has changed in terms of South Korean attitudes towards the US-South Korea military alliance.

Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

This paper argues that combining two movements in obesity research could turn the tide on obesity.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report concludes organizations need to address diversity specifically as intersectional going forward.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant economic benefits for Chicago, thanks to its unique characteristics and international reputation.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Canada, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Mexico.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we dig deeper into how the pandemic has affected immigrants to the US.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates perceptions of South Korea are positive, with Americans viewing the country as a partner rather than a rival.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative effects on the food and agriculture industry.