For the Midwest to thrive in the global economy, it needs to open its doors to the world, not shut it out.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

FIFA is increasingly bending to host countries on domestic politics, raising questions about whether global sporting events can still function as unifying forces.

Carolyn McAskie, former Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator for the Office for ... Jan Egeland used the failures and lessons learned from the Darfur emergency ... Secretariat and is subject to its rules, which are not conducive to quick emergency

might affect the viability of global cities, some rankings can help civic leaders ... Leaders of economic devel- opment agencies, tourism boards, cultural institutions ... The Council provides a forum in Chicago for world leaders, policymakers, and

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018, The future of thriving, sustainable cities is anchored in building codes and standards, according to a new report by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Carbon emissions from heating, cooling, and operating buildings are directly responsible for 50 percent or more of an u...