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Geopolitical debates on power and competition in the Arctic have been around since the Cold War. Is a new flashpoint ahead or is the danger overblown?

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.

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores tensions between these two key US allies in Asia – Japan and South Korea.

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

Mexico's threat to ban GM corn presents an opportunity to re-evaluate agricultural norms in the United States and address inequities in trade.

How did Paris, Chicago, and Beijing's rivers get so dirty, and what do their cleanup efforts have in common?