January 13, 2023 Check out our roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

At The Hatchery, many of the entrepreneurs are recent immigrants building businesses based on family recipes, which comes with a unique set of challenges—but plenty of opportunity.

Unclean water, poor sanitation, and lousy hygiene—and resulting diseases—combine with poor nutrition as the leading causes of young child mortality and stunting. 

The softening of COVID lockdowns in response to protests is a rare victory for popular pressure in China and could have unexpected consequences, argues Chris Morris.

In a Q&A, Rep. Krishnamoorthi talks about Illinois’ trade relationship with China and how local businesses should navigate strained U.S.-China ties — and even help shape them.

Erin Sweeney provides guest commentary on food, agriculture, and forestry in Southeast Asia.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

Craig Kafura explains what foreign policy experts think about the denuclearization of North Korea.

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

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