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Experts Steven Cook and Henri Barkey and economist Phil Levy share their views on the global ramifications of Turkey's economic crisis.

Amy Zegart, author of “Spies, Lies and Algorithms”, reveals how technology is transforming espionage.

The question of whether global cities should have their own foreign policy has been hotly debated, but recent developments have changed the calculus.

Lima 2035 shares their ambitious plan to change urban food systems to transform the world’s driest megacity.

Emerging AgTech innovations have the potential to radically improve the sustainability, profitability, and accessibility of US-produced food.

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

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Samuel Kling explains Seoul, South Korea’s, extreme differences in transportation.

The recent terrorist attack in Brussels is prompting serious and important thinking about the security of global cities. 

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

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

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

The 2004 Chicago Council Survey explores public opinion on core concepts about foreign policy and the rights and responsibilities of nation-states.

This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

Khalid Bomba, agriculture expert, takes a minute to discuss the importance of agriculture to the economy of Ethiopia and the need to get young people involved.

With so much activity around cities in today's world, there is a lot to track. Here are ten trends in 2020 to watch where cities will be particularly influential on the global stage.

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

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

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy

We breakdown the mystery behind the BRICS and its evolving role in shaping the global order.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Lisa Moon explains food loss and waste.

Deep Dish confronts America’s deadly fentanyl crisis and the struggle to stop the flood of fentanyl from entering the country.

Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO) uses the information highway to deliver food security results during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

In promoting economic renewal in industrial heartland regions, leaders must avoid language that condemns these regions and their citizens to passivity.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

The post-industrial communities of the Midwest are shaking off their Rust Belt label to emerge as leaders in the blue and green economies.

A solid majority (69%) say that it would never be justified for Moscow to use a tactical nuclear weapon in its current military operation against Kyiv.

John Austin shares insights from a transatlantic convening that explores the political repercussions of economic inequality and extremist ideology.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Alesha Black shares what hopeful news is emerging in America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join Deep Dish for a look at what the Chinese spy balloon tells us about the readiness of the US air defense system and what type of surveillance should worry us.

Movie producer Lynda Obst and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Deep Dish to examine how China is changing the US box office.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.