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The U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

Across the city, schools that use curricula from foreign countries give a unique edge to K-12 students seeking a globally diverse education.

If left unmitigated, hunger- and climate change-induced suffering in both Afghanistan and Haiti will likely exacerbate current political instability and conflict.

John Austin shares insights from a transatlantic convening that explores the political repercussions of economic inequality and extremist ideology.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains that the future is not bright for Chicago’s Mexican population stability or growth.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

International Crisis Group’s Laurel Miller and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan P. Michael McKinley join Deep Dish to explain what the United States and the world should do to help the Afghan people.

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

Karl Friedhoff examines the United States' nuanced understanding of policy options on North Korea's nuclear program.

Agriculture has great potential for carbon offsets, but implementation will be complicated.

People around the world offer their perspectives on the global themes of King Charles III's first address on the world stage.

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

Cities are now more connected than ever before on a global scale. Yet local governments are not just spectators of this networked age: they are actively forging links across borders, taking part in setting the international agenda, and shifting the

In picking fronts that offer the paths of least resistance, trilateral cooperation will maximize the presence of all three countries in ASEAN, maintaining balance in the region and making collective progress toward economic and development goals.

Senior Fellow Roger Thurow details the true costs of malnutrition today and tomorrow.

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

Deep Dish unpacks if Biden really centered human rights in US foreign policy.

Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.

The Zuni Indigenous community looks towards their past to address issues around agriculture, food access, health, and the environment in sustainable ways.

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

By combatting erosion and flooding along Lake Michigan’s shore, local governments have an opportunity to make their beaches more equitable.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

Results from a Chicago Council survey show that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.

This paper offers a national and international overview of the e-scooter and micromobility trends and outlines the 2019 pilot program in Chicago.

Despite the scale of the crisis and its importance for the broader region, Sudan remains out of the minds of most Americans.

Food preparation is a common barrier to accessing healthy, nutritious meals for families, making SNAP expansions vital to food security.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.

A global survey shows the public perceives COVID-19 as the world's greatest health threat and nearly two-thirds of respondents believe the vaccine should be compulsory.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.

Earl Anthony Wayne, a former US ambassador to Mexico, joins Deep Dish to discuss what can realistically be done about migrants.

Ensuring smallholder farmers receive agricultural information is of critical importance for realizing global food security, and the USDA has a prominent role to play in close partnership with USAID.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

Majorities across the American melting pot support continued US aid to Kyiv.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.

Survey data reveal fresh insights into how American communities think the United States should engage in conflicts overseas.

Emma Sky joins  Deep Dish  to explain why US-Iraq relations have deteriorated so abruptly and what it means for Iran and ISIS.

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.