The US and China dominate the conversation about global power, but they aren't the whole story. Anne-Marie Slaughter explains why middle powers may play a bigger role in shaping what comes next.

March 23, 2016, RESEARCH Policy Brief by Nicole Fisher, Camilo Jimenez, Download Report (PDF), The recommended policy changes would not only address issues in the Midwest, but would help ensure an improvement in healthcare across the country., Executive Summary, Healthcare is a critical part of t...

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Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004.

Everyone is asking whether the US is ahead in the AI race. Anne Neuberger argues that's the wrong question and explains what matters instead.

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.

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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...

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...