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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.

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.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

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

The 1990 Chicago Council Survey was performed during an age of global economic competition.

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

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

The Global Child Nutrition Foundation shares key insights into the impact of school meal programs, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put children at nutritional risk.

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

Like global cities before them, many ambitious secondary cities are escaping their isolated orbits and redefining the hierarchy of the global urban cosmos.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.

While the water footprint of livestock is substantive, the cost of that footprint is far from straightforward.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's President Moon Jae-in's administration and the real estate issues, including high rental costs in Seoul, that have led to a high disapproval rating.

The 2004 Chicago Council Survey explores public opinion on core concepts about foreign policy and the rights and responsibilities of nation-states.

A collaboration with Chicago Public Art Group brings to life a Council report exploring the racist origins of Chicagoland's public beach policies.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.