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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.

"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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

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.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

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.

The world needs a healthier food environment that is easier for everyday people to navigate in order to achieve nutrition security.

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

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.

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

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.

Our weekly round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Scott MacMillan recalls 2015 World Food Prize winner Fazle Hasan Abed's legacy and its impact on food security.

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

Cécile Shea joined the BBC to discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe and how important he was to Japan's modern identity.

A panel of experts discusses how cities can combat urban violence.

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

This report is a collection of perspectives from 20 authors that highlights the needs of rural girls and solutions to the challenges they face.

Young people refuse to take a back seat to their future, so they are getting engaged in global food and agriculture.

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.

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

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.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

Experts join Deep Dish podcast host Brian Hanson to examine if Venezuelan President Maduro can hold on to his power after a failed coup attempt.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores if our global food system adapting fast enough to overcome today’s modern challenges.