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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

A recent Council Survey finds that the American public considers international terrorism to be the most critical threat facing the nation.

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

This report outlines two recommendations for how cities can address climate change overall and ultimately succeed in a lower-carbon world.

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

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.

Integrated pest management benefits the environment, farmers' productivity, and time-strapped women around the world.

Feed the Future’s Michael Carter explains why risk management innovations reduce poverty and spur agricultural growth.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report documents the progress made towards securing global food availability.

The Chicago Council's polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, the UK, Italy, and Israel.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains that better water management is crucial to global food and nutrition security.

Penny Abeywardena explains how the New York experience demonstrates city diplomacy’s impact.

Integrating migrant children and their parents into local schools also integrates them into the local economy.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

This Earth Day, one plant breeder reflects on the food security promise of innovative biotechnology and how it has been misunderstood.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, we explain public opinion views on COVID-19 for the week of June 3, 2020.

Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm find that while experts anticipate changes in the global balance of power in the next 20 years, with China overtaking the United States, they do not expect Russia to come out stronger.

A University of Texas polling project from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found Americans consider the work of the intelligence community.

Recent surveys reveal that large majorities of both Russians and Americans now view their countries as rivals.

As the new administration deemphasizes global engagement, sister cities such as Chicago and Mexico City show walls can't destroy the bridges cities have built.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Adegbola Adesogan and Jim Harper explain global viewpoints on food.

A Democratic victory provides an opportunity for transatlantic collaboration, but structures for cooperation among stakeholders in the US need to be revived.

Majorities of South Koreans cite low birthrates in South Korea and North Korea’s nuclear program as larger threats than China's economic or military power.

The 2007 Chicago Council Survey broke new ground in international public opinion research to discover commonalities in public opinion around the world.