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The Feed the Future Food Safety Innovation Lab aims to support sustainable, high impact research that improves food safety in developing economies.

Michael Singh and Ariane Tabatabai join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and Iran.

Cyber theft has cost the US economy billions of dollars and has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs. The government is now being pressured to develop more comprehensive cybersecurity regulations.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

Social media can allow farmers to reach new audiences and ultimately inspire a new wave of young agriculturalists.

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

Catherine Bertini and Thomas G. Weiss  join Deep Dish to discuss the future of the United Nations and why the United States should lead its renewal.

Examples around the world make clear that density—whether low or high—is no excuse when it comes to the appalling number of COVID-19 cases facing the United States.

The future of agricultural innovation is dependent on young people. How can we motivate them to get engaged?

In deciding when and how quickly to relax restrictions, leaders should not underestimate the American public’s forbearance for remaining indoors.

Cities like Chicago compete to lure corporate headquarters to town, but most moves come with a fraction of the jobs—usually a handful of executives.

As part of our interview series with the shortlisted book award nominees, Raffaele Marchetti explores how cities are cities are shaping global affairs.

Republicans see immigration as a critical threat to the country, say restricting immigration makes the US safer, and support using US troops to stop migrants from crossing into the United States. Democrats, on the other hand, do not consider

Thirty years after the end of the cold war, Americans are divided on whether to maintain or withdraw US military troops in Germany.

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

Check out our round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

Cities are key actors in the fight against climate change. Progress made in data collection on city involvement in global governance is crucial to their success.

Last week the Burmese military took control of the country, ousting democratically-elected leaders. Christina Fink and Debra Eisenman join host Brian Hanson on Deep Dish to discuss.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

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.

The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.

The report highlights Chicago’s strengths, analyzes global city strategies, and offers recommendations the region can take to increase foreign investment.

The 2023 Farm Bill presents a watershed moment in solving food loss and waste in the United States.

In this Chicago Council blog Craig Kafura explores Americans’ preferred holiday greetings and their views on how businesses should greet their customers.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

After nearly four years at the Council, Alesha Black, the Center on Global Food and Agriculture managing director, steps down.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

Federal investment in space technology is crucial to help farmers fight climate change—this generation's moonshot.

This survey showed that opinion was split on whether these unaccompanied minors should be treated as refugees or undocumented immigrants.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

Polls show an American public deeply divided along partisan lines in their interpretation of the events, who is to blame, and what should be done as a result. 

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

Women all over the world are delivering foods to their communities, improving the nutrition and health of their household members, and transforming food systems.

Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay discuss their new book "The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership"—a revealing look at Trump’s foreign policy.

To be suspicious of Iraq was part of the American zeitgeist long before 2003, survey data show.

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

Harold Hongju Koh joins the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to discuss his new book, The Trump Administration and International Law.

Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.

Experts James Dobbins and Douglas Lute discuss whether and how an endgame might take shape in America's longest war.