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Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

A way to reduce traffic and pollution and improve city transit systems, cordoned pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

Over a million Ukrainian citizens have fled to other European countries. African, Asian, Caribbean nationals living in Ukraine may not be able to do the same.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

Safeguarding methods of democratic influence is a core strategic mandate for city governments to legitimize technology.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

An essay about food insecurity and child hunger by Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow.

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.

Investing in regenerative agriculture opens a world of possibilities for the agricultural sector.

African cities have emerged as proxy arenas where different modes of international relations are given effect through the development of infrastructure.

Through their connection to traditional food practices, dandelions challenge colonized notions of food security and provide students with the opportunity to reconnect with Indigenous food systems.

From Medellín to Chicago, digital nomads are on the rise, contributing significantly to the global economy. But locals worry these visitors are pricing them out.

Chicago is positioned to elevate itself as a bold city, capable of taking on cutting-edge policies and providing accessible opportunities for all residents.

This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership.

"Federal policymakers need to ensure that SNAP focuses more attention and resources on the diet quality of recipients," writes Dan Glickman with Ann Veneman.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

The United States has made big pledges for global nutrition. Our white paper offers recommendations to turn commitments into action.

Micromobility can play a major role in transportation decarbonization, but its potential varies depending on the conditions in which it's employed.

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Check out our weekly roundup of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

The world needs a healthier food environment that is easier for everyday people to navigate in order to achieve nutrition security.

The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.

If food waste were a country, it would be the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the US.

The 2023 Farm Bill will be a significant legislative hurdle that will require input, coordination, and buy-in from all sectors and actors within the domestic food system.

The Council convened a task force to provide recommendations to advance the goals of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas.

Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.