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Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey, conducted six months into the Trump administration, tested the appeal of "America First" ideas among the American public.

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

Amid shifts towards inclusive agricultural development, the Center for Global Food and Agriculture offers policy recommendations for further US government action.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

This essay appears in the book The End of Hunger edited by Jenny Eaton Dyer and Cathleen Falsani.

The Biden Administration has the opportunity to build on a strong foundation of food and nutrition security programs to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.

The Center on Global Food and Agriculture provides a bold vision for a 21st Century of zero hunger in a healthier and more equitable world.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

The Council’s 2019 Survey establishes that retreating, relinquishing leadership, and abandoning alliances is not what the American public has in mind.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

A way to reduce traffic and pollution and improve city transit systems, cordoned pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?

As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

Over a million Ukrainian citizens have fled to other European countries. African, Asian, Caribbean nationals living in Ukraine may not be able to do the same.

Investing in regenerative agriculture opens a world of possibilities for the agricultural sector.

Safeguarding methods of democratic influence is a core strategic mandate for city governments to legitimize technology.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

From Medellín to Chicago, digital nomads are on the rise, contributing significantly to the global economy. But locals worry these visitors are pricing them out.

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

An essay about food insecurity and child hunger by Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow.

How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.

African cities have emerged as proxy arenas where different modes of international relations are given effect through the development of infrastructure.

Through their connection to traditional food practices, dandelions challenge colonized notions of food security and provide students with the opportunity to reconnect with Indigenous food systems.

"Federal policymakers need to ensure that SNAP focuses more attention and resources on the diet quality of recipients," writes Dan Glickman with Ann Veneman.

Chicago is positioned to elevate itself as a bold city, capable of taking on cutting-edge policies and providing accessible opportunities for all residents.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

The world needs a healthier food environment that is easier for everyday people to navigate in order to achieve nutrition security.

The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.

To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

The United States has made big pledges for global nutrition. Our white paper offers recommendations to turn commitments into action.

The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

Micromobility can play a major role in transportation decarbonization, but its potential varies depending on the conditions in which it's employed.

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.