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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.

Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.

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

What's driving China's rapid nuclear triad expansion? Nuclear expert Tong Zhao joins Deep Dish to explain.

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?

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.

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

Adam Segal explains the battles between China and the US over products like Huawei and TikTok, their role in US foreign policy, and why US allies are choosing sides. 

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

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

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

How can international partners help pave the way for a more peaceful future in Sudan?

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

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

As a year of conflict and crises draws to a close, how can we absorb the news without losing hope in 2023 and beyond?

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

As the Ukraine crisis continues, how should we understand Russia's larger political aims?

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.

How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.

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.

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.

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

Principal Scientist, Abbott Surveillance Program, Mary Rodgers, PhD, takes a minute to discuss the importance of anitbody testing and what we have learned from the pandemic.

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

Judd Devermont and Neil Munshi explain why Mali's instability is a threat to Africa's Sahel region.

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.

Experts Duncan Wood, Laura Dawson, and Phil Levy join Deep Dish to discuss what's in the new NAFTA agreement and its significance on the global economy.

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

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

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

In this episode, expert Rachel Bronson takes a minute to explain how the Doomsday Clock works, examine if nuclear weapons make the world safer, and recommend her favorite movie involving nuclear warfare.

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.