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For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

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.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

It's not only Americans who go to the RNC and DNC. Here, two consulates tell us what motivates them to attend these surprisingly global events.

This week the world passed the 11,836,900 million case mark, with over 544,231 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Jacqueline Hughes discusses the sustainability of food systems.

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura discuss how the US can reassure its allies of its commitment and credibility.