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Public opinion data finds robust support for a domestic nuclear weapons program in South Korea.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Samuel Kling explains Seoul, South Korea’s, extreme differences in transportation.

Both the United States and Germany are seeing evolving economies in their respective "rust belts," formerly robust engines of the industrial era.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.

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Women all over the world are delivering foods to their communities, improving the nutrition and health of their household members, and transforming food systems.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs discusses how to enhance rural livelihoods through food security.

The 2023 Farm Bill presents a watershed moment in solving food loss and waste in the United States.

Students from Monmouth College drafted a report that evaluated the economic development agencies of small cities in eight states across the Midwest.

Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

The Chicago Federal Reserve compares the economies of five Midwest cities to test the theory that industry clusters are the key to urban economic growth.

Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement.

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

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

Survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comparing US and Russia public opinion on foreign policy issues.

Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

Recent polling finds that Trump's favorability in South Korea has reached an all-time low of 17 percent—down 29 percentage points from last year

New data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs suggests the difference in opinion is beginning to narrow on the perceived threat of China.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Lisa Moon explains food loss and waste.

Roughly $24 billion in military aid has been authorized for Ukraine since August—dwarfing total US assistance to the country in all previous years.

With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the second part of our 2021 series to find out.

As the historical gathering point of people from different origins, cities are a key nexus of immigration policy implementation and innovative experimentation.

Just one month out, polling in South Korea shows two different presidential races. That may have consequences following the election.

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

Americans want to play an active part in world affairs but are reassessing their foreign policy priorities and how they want to engage with the world.

The Feed the Future Food Safety Innovation Lab aims to support sustainable, high impact research that improves food safety in developing economies.

A paper that honors the work of Michael H. Moskow in the Global Economy.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

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

Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.

"I think this is part of a process that North Korea is carrying out, to try to normalize their weapons programs over all," Karl Friedhoff tells BBC World News.