May 31, 2016, RESEARCH Policy Brief by Harley Jones, Ozzie Stern, Download Report (PDF), This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas., Chronic violence in America clai...

October 14, 2025 - The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Julianne Smith as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security. Smith, who served as the U.S. permanent representative to NATO during the Biden administration, will join the C...

Germans went to the polls this week to decide who will replace Angela Merkel. The surprising results could mean the first three party coalition government in Germany's history.

In a world filled with crisis, we rarely hear about what’s working. But some of the most useful solutions are coming from unexpected places. Journalist John Kampfner went looking for them.

A forum that brings together leaders in business, civics, education, and the arts for a dialogue on the influential role cities play in addressing critical global challenges.

April 7, 2016, RESEARCH Policy Brief by Cullen S. Hendrix, Download Report (PDF), Efforts geared toward smallholder farmers have become more efficient and effective over the past several decades in helping to bringing millions out of poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and growing eco...

Nirmal Ghosh, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

April 21, 2016, RESEARCH Report by Adam Hitchcock, Mimi Thian, Download Report (PDF), In order for global cities to be able to grow—despite their home countries' economic challenges—they must focus on developing and attracting global talent., Global cities in developed economies have many att...