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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.

A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.

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

If food waste were a country, it would be the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the US.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Latin America expert Peter Schechter and veteran diplomat Cecile Shea join this week’s Deep Dish to discuss varying opinions on Venezuela’s two claimants to power, Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro.

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we discuss if the European Union can stay politically relevant after COVID-19 and Brexit.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the third part of our 2021-22 series to find out.

Unlocking local knowledge and know-how in Regional Innovation Hubs.

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

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.

This report includes recommendations for how girls in rural communities can be better supported through improved personal and professional development, health, and safety.