Publications

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting approaches, technologies, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance global food security. 

Which Cities Are Most at Risk to Fragility?

Robert Muggah, research director of the Igarapé Institute and a speaker at this year's Chicago Forum on Global Cities, examines what factors can determine a city's risks for fragility.

External Commentary

In Terror Environment, Cities Must Find Balance between Trust, Security

External Commentary

Will Anxiety about Terrorism Affect the 2016 Election? Clinton Has the Advantage for Now.

External Commentary

Amid Divisive Crises, Europeans Rethink Open Borders

Turning Nutrition Knowledge Into Action

As part of the "Growing Food for Growing Cities" series, Council senior fellow Roger Thurow speaks about mothers around the word in their struggle to purchase nutritious foods for their families, and his new book, The First 1,000 Days. 

Guest Commentary – Building a New Paradigm: How to Create Urban Food Systems that Promote Good Nutrition

As part of our "Growing Food for Growing Cities" series, Marc Van Ameringen of GAIN discusses the need for public-private cooperation to deliver the right kinds of foods to cities. 

Guest Commentary – Brazil’s Fome Zero Program: Accelerating Progress for Urban and Rural Nutrition

Jordan Teague of Bread for the World discusses the importance of strong political commitment to improve nutrition for all. 
 

This Week’s Reads – After Brussels

Council President Ivo H. Daalder shares some recommended reads to shed important light on the global headlines this week.

NYPD Union Takes to the Polls

Karl Friedhoff looks at a survey conducted by the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which finds high levels of dissatisfaction among its members. But publicly available surveys of officers appear to be rare.