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We’re sharing Moments of Impact, stories of members of our community being inspired to think differently or act boldly to improve the world.

Farm Journal Foundation experts examine public sector incentives and assistance for farmers looking to adopt new practices.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.

The Kyrgyz community in Chicagoland is small, but its economic footprint is expanding. New Kyrgyz businesses are bridging Illinois and Central Asia.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

With so much activity around cities in today's world, there is a lot to track. Here are ten trends in 2020 to watch where cities will be particularly influential on the global stage.

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

On the heels of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Biden, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a record 50 percent of Americans favor the use of US troops if Russia were to invade the rest of Ukraine.

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.

Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic will change how people across the world think about foreign relations. Craig Kafura looks at Australia as a case study for how these changes affect public opinion.