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Just one month out, polling in South Korea shows two different presidential races. That may have consequences following the election.

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

A blog post by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow on how unclean water and poor sanitation are leading causes of child mortality and stunting.

The Midwest has a unique economic, social, and cultural history and development story line.

As the climate crisis grows, the business of water is increasingly important — and Chicago could be one of its most valuable global leaders.

Susan Glasser, James Harding, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Data from the 2016 and 2020 elections show it’s not just large cities, their suburbs, and university towns that have shifted toward Democrats.

This paper explores how city leaders can use economic power to narrow the gap in wealth and opportunity.