Publications

History Repeats at National Immigration Conference

The Council's Sara McElmurry shares her key takeaways from the National Immigrant Integration Conference, a gathering of immigration thought leaders, community organizers, researchers, elected officials, advocates, and presidential hopefuls.

Guest Commentary — Trade Wars: A New Hope

Global trade hasn't fared well in 2015. As trade ministers meet this week in Nairobi for the WTO's 10th Ministerial Conference, can they get the global trade agenda back on track?

Top 5 Most-Watched Videos of 2015

As the year comes to a close, we’re recapping the top five most-watched Council videos of 2015.

Guest Commentary – Nutrition Sensitivity Needed to Tackle Hunger in the 21st Century

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and InterAction, in collaboration with the House Hunger Caucus and the Senate Hunger Caucus, hosted the final event in an international food and nutrition security briefing series, “What’s Food Got to Do with It?” on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. 

This Week's Reads

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

More than a Life Raft

Where should refugees go and who should financially support them? Taking a look at the economics, Kathleen Brown identifies the most cost-effective way to provide humanitarian assistance.

Guest Commentary – The Changing Landscape of GMO Policy in the EU

According to Nini Gu of the Chicago Policy Review, understanding the process by which GMO policy has been formed in the EU may shed light on its future policy trajectory around the world.

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

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

Nations Pledge at COP21, Cities Must Deliver

Following COP21, American cities have the opportunity, and perhaps responsibility, to greatly exceed the national emissions reductions targets.

Daalder on Syria, ISIS, and the 2016 Campaign

Council President Ivo H. Daalder hit the road with Tom Bevan, executive editor of RealClearPolitics, for the video series Changing Lanes.