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This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

Council surveys find an American public split on the threat of climate change but open to cooperative efforts to limit its effects.

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.

Nearly a decade ago, SAWBO was launched by and remains co-directed by Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, both currently faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU).

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

A Democratic victory provides an opportunity for transatlantic collaboration, but structures for cooperation among stakeholders in the US need to be revived.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

This report looks at emerging cities—namely Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei—and their ability to attract, retain, and generate flows of ideas, capital, and people.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains the “China gap” in American public opinion despite consensus among foreign policy experts.

Advancing the group's pillars of prosperity and development will be at the very heart of competition with China in the coming decade.

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

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."