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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.

International Crisis Group’s Laurel Miller and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan P. Michael McKinley join Deep Dish to explain what the United States and the world should do to help the Afghan people.

Council expert Roger Thurow explains how most African countries don’t have the resources to provide aid to their own citizens.

Across Africa, food processors serve a vital function in protecting food security and livelihoods. But the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges that threaten the very survival of these companies.

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.

What’s next in Pakistan’s politics? Brookings’ Madiha Afzal joins Deep Dish to discuss.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains that achieving zero hunger will require a global effort, utilizing the latest scientific advances.

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

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

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

Seth J. Frantzman and Cécile Shea join Deep Dish to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that Israel will annex part of the Jordan Valley.

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

Ambassador Dennis Ross joined the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

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

How can residents of the world’s richest country be hungry? The coronavirus exposed America’s secret of hunger amid abundance.

Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates American public opinion shows steadily growing American support for the US-Korea alliance.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

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.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, a majority of Americans expressed support for a joint airstrike against Syria.

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.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view Japan as a close and trusted ally.

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

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

Recent surveys reveal that large majorities of both Russians and Americans now view their countries as rivals.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

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

Council survey data finds Americans place a high priority on a secure energy supply and expect renewal sources will overtake fossil fuels in the next 10 years.

This survey shows a majority of Americans support the broad outlines of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

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

Results from a Chicago Council survey show that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.