For more than a century, tattoo artists have connected Chicagoans with other countries and cultures — a tradition that lives on, even as the industry changes.

October 6, 2023 Check out our roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and drought in the Panama Canal are delaying shipments and could increase emissions.

Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

The proposed "City and State Diplomacy Act" would establish an ambassador for subnational engagements by state and municipal governments.

Global cities are products of a liberal world order that is under threat from the rise of populist nationalism, protectionism, and growing authoritarianism.

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

We live in a world of plenty, now producing enough food to feed everyone.  So why do more than 2 billion people suffer from food insecurity?

This post, which is part of our “Field Notes” blog series, further explains how existential threats—like hunger, natural disasters and agricultural pests—directly and indirectly impact international trade, geopolitics, labor and migration.