Explore Section  Close , The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan organization that provides a platform for a variety of different voices to promote deeper global understanding and active US engagement in the world. The views expressed by individuals on our platf...

April 26, 2012, RESEARCH Report by Catherine Bertini and Dan Glickman, Asantha Abeysooriya, Download Report (PDF), This report examines how policy changes have contributed to U.S. leadership in improving global food security., The 2012 Progress Report on U.S. Leadership in Global Agricultural De...

July 10, 2019, RESEARCH Report by Catherine Bertini, Download Report (PDF), This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership., Introduction, From preparations made upon appointment to the position to the first 100 days in office and finally th...

October 1, 2011, RESEARCH Report by Catherine Bertini, Getty, Download Report (PDF), This report includes recommendations for how girls in rural communities can be better supported through improved personal and professional development, health, and safety., In August 2010, The Chicago Council ann...

As Chicago prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, Council polling offers a look at the issues top of mind for American voters.

Issues, Featured Commentary, US Foreign Policy, AP Photos, The Unholy Relationship Between Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law and US Evangelicalism, BLOG Global Insight by Emma Sanderson, American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation., Inclusive Economies in ...

In lieu of a new World Review, Ivo Daalder talks with Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, and Kishore Mahbubani about Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power.

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.

June 24, 2025, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz , Craig Kafura , and Lama El Baz, Carlos Barria / Pool via AP, Download Report (PDF), Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move...

The Emerging Leaders Class of 2014 spent two years examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago.