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

With global emissions still rising and political will waning, what can come out of this year’s international climate negotiations?

England is the latest in a string of countries to test giving its residents a guaranteed amount of money every month, also known as a universal basic income (UBI).

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Investing in the region's infrastructure can accelerate Midwest economic growth and contribute to newfound economic advantage across the United States.

Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.

September 10, 2020, RESEARCH Report by Paul N. McDaniel and Rob Paral, findingamerican.com, Download Report (PDF), Chicago is positioned to elevate itself as a bold city, capable of taking on cutting-edge policies and providing accessible opportunities for all residents., Challenges facing immigr...

The hunt for the key battery component is only the beginning of the story.

Paul Newnham identifies key gaps in efforts to end hunger, and offers solutions to break down silos and build up food systems.