April 26, 2016, RESEARCH Report by Thomas Reardon, Download Report (PDF), Feeding cities presents a major opportunity to improve the plight of millions of small-scale farmers and rural residents trapped in subsistence agriculture and joblessness., Transforming Food Systems in an Urbanizing World,...

In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

Chicago's transit system may need to make cuts and raise fares after COVID relief funds phase out, but riders won't likely see a systemic collapse like Venezuelan commuters experienced in the 2010s.

The latest analysis, events, research, and commentary on Venezuela and the broader region.

August 25, 2021, RESEARCH Report by Karl Friedhoff , Craig Kafura , and Dina Smeltz, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise., Against a backdrop of gro...

March 2, 2022, RESEARCH Working Paper by Ethan Kessler, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), What are economic sanctions? How are they used in US foreign policy? And what should future policymakers consider before employing them?, Economic sanctions are a frequently used tool of US foreign policy. Und...

AUGUST 10, 2018, New Center Will Bolster Research, Host Major Policy Addresses, and Amplify Chicago’s Voice on Critical Issues, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs announced today that a major gift to its Second Century Campaign from the Crown Family has made possible the establishment of the...

Several large, Chicago-based firms, including Aon and Illinois Tool Works, have expanded into or relocated to Ireland since 2021—but that’s only half the story.