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Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

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

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

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

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

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

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.

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

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

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

Young people are the future of agriculture—so why aren't they getting involved?

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

The recent ICC arrest warrant for Putin has sparked global attention, but what about the children abducted during conflict?

Cameron Munter and Tanvi Madan join the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to explain what you need to know about the ongoing crisis between India and Pakistan.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

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.

Authors Dina Esfandiary and Ariane Tabatabai join Deep Dish to discuss the relationship between Iran, Russia, and China.

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

This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

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

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

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

Bronwyn Bruton and Paul D. Williams join Deep Dish this week to explain what the United States is doing in Somalia and why al Shabaab is a target.

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.

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

Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.

Existing barriers between rural and urban areas, and young and old farmers perpetuates an information divide in agriculture that a young cattle farmer is trying to reconcile.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Latin American political expert Pete Schechter joins Deep Dish to discuss the differences between far-right populism in Brazil and the U.S.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

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

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