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Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the week's most important global affairs news.

Council President Ivo Daalder discusses emerging global stories with Peter Spiegel of the Financial Times, Carla Anne Robbins of the Council on Foreign Relations, and James Harding of Tortoise Media.

Reporters from leading media outlets joined Ivo Daalder to discuss the recent spike of COVID cases, the US-Russia relationship, and protests in Thailand.

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

As Putin's reach extends beyond Russia, civil society groups grapple with a crackdown at home and threats from abroad.

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.

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss the EU budget deal, what Europe can learn from Russian influence in the UK, and the politics of a COVID-19 vaccine.

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

Pakistan's military leaders lauded the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan this week. But will Pakistan's domestic threats—from a shaky economy to a rise in domestic terrorism—threaten the country's stability as a result of new leadership next

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.