Publications

Phantom French Austerity

The New York Times is reporting a brewing political crisis in France. The Prime Minister is planning to dissolve the government in a battle over budgetary belt-tightening.

External Commentary

Militarily, the Focus Should Be on Defeating ISIS in Iraq

External Commentary

Swapping Riyadh for Tehran Is Not the Answer

Commentary- Returning to Brazil

While most of the discussion about Brazil lately has been soccer-focused, eyes have also been turning toward their anti-deforestation policies.

Fighting for Food Security

I grew up in two very different worlds: a small Iowa college town and the India of my family’s heritage.

American Public Opposes Arming Rebels in Syria

With the conflict in Syria well into its fourth year, Chicago Council Survey results from May 2014 show that a majority of the American public does not see the conflict in Syria as a critical threat to the United States.

Blowing Smoke on Corporate Taxes

American corporate leaders love to complain about the nation’s high corporate tax rate, one of the highest in the world. This rate, they say, is stifling business investment and encouraging U.S. corporations to move their headquarters to other countries.

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

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

Getting to the Root of Malnutrition

Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a significant public health problem in Nepal.