Reuters, With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council., With over 100 programs in 2021, the Council covered everything from Chinese cryptocurrency and the emerging civilian space economy to th...

August 22, 2024, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Pixabay, Download Report (PDF), Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency., Over the past 10 years, US trade policy has undergone a significant reorientation. Whil...

This Earth Day, one plant breeder reflects on the food security promise of innovative biotechnology and how it has been misunderstood.

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...

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...

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...

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.