Over a million Ukrainian citizens have fled to other European countries. African, Asian, Caribbean nationals living in Ukraine may not be able to do the same.

After decades of steady progress, the number of people without access to electricity increased in 2022. About 80% of people worldwide who don’t have electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ivo Daalder discusses President Trump's intent to withdraw the United States from NATO.

The product of a three-year effort, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's On to 2050 plan stresses big ideas but tells a more modest story.

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

With countries locking down and opening up and locking down again, it has become especially hard to anticipate if and how we can move—now and in the future.

Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.

The Midwest has faced a decline in manufacturing for decades, but if states in the region work together, it can remain a vital part of the regional economy.

Recent events, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' resignation, have all added new urgency to an old debate: Should the EU have its own army?

More than any other large American city, Chicago has depended on immigrants to offset the sluggish growth of its native-born population. The decline in immigration will destabilize Chicago's population.