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The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.

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

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report documents the progress made towards securing global food availability.

This report includes recommendations for how girls in rural communities can be better supported through improved personal and professional development, health, and safety.

This report examines how policy changes have contributed to U.S. leadership in improving global food security.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates perceptions of South Korea are positive, with Americans viewing the country as a partner rather than a rival.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey shows that preventing North Korea from building nuclear capability ranks the highest US foreign policy priority.

The Detroit Future City plan seeks to address the city's decades of decline and calls for returning portions of vacant land to natural and agricultural uses.

This report urges the US government focus its global food security strategy on science, increasing trade flows for agriculture and food, and incentivizing greater business activity in low-income countries.

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.

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

This report examines how immigrants offset population decline and an aging workforce in Midwest metropolitan areas.

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

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.

According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.