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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

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.

The Kyrgyz community in Chicagoland is small, but its economic footprint is expanding. New Kyrgyz businesses are bridging Illinois and Central Asia.

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.

Although Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner for Republicans, the Chicago Council Survey finds that some key issues are still a challenge for those who supported another candidate.

Chicago’s transit system has international fans, and your commuter train might be an international influencer.

Through selective breeding of African indigenous chickens to improve small scale poultry production, we can tackle food insecurity in Tanzania and Ghana.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.

The decline of Chicago’s central business corridor makes the future of downtown uncertain. Like international peers, Chicago may find pedestrian malls an effective path for urban revitalization.

This report examines how policy changes have contributed to U.S. leadership in improving global food security.

A recent survey among Hong Kong residents shows that they're dissatisfied with the actions of the police and support an independent investigation into the protest's origins and potential police abuse.