Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the first part of our 2021 series to find out.

The first COVID-19 vaccinations have been given around the world, but there's still a long road ahead.

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Mexico.

While some countries are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, others continue to struggle through the crisis as case numbers remain elevated.

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

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Anton La Guardia, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The economy continues to play a central role in the discourse in the United States and beyond. The Council is pleased to feature exciting programs that explore the economic future of the world as countries face a slowing economic recovery, increasing security concerns, and rising migration and po...