Publications

Featured Commentary- China's Agroindustrial Interests in Latin America

Wait Just a Minute: Jess Fanzo

Jess Fanzo, professor of food policy and ethics and editor-in-chief of Global Food Security Journal, takes a minute to answer questions on why obesity is rising across the globe and what can be done about it.

Deep Dish: Sudan Could Be 'Worse Than the Syrian Civil War'

Sudan is careening towards a crisis. Armed groups are fighting for control and Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, and the United States are each vying for influence.

Population Growth and World Agriculture Production in the Context of Climate Change

Council intern and University of Chicago student Jijun Wang explores the relationship between food security, climate change, and population growth across Asia and Africa. 

Mind the Knowledge Gaps: What Global Conferences Bring to Light

Despite the vast amount of research and data available, it shouldn’t be surprising that large gaps in urban knowledge persist. After all, there are many cities—according to the IPCC and UN data, there are around 1000 urban agglomerations with populations of 500,000 or greater—and cities remain difficult to know.

External Commentary

Who Says Foreign Policy Doesn’t Win Elections?

External Commentary

When Trump Meets With World Leaders, He Won’t Be the Only One Thinking About 2020

Guest Commentary- Africa’s Next “Leapfrog” Opportunity: Digital Agriculture

Professor Noble Banadda describes how digitalization presents African governments the opportunity to leapfrog into smart agriculture value chains.

Creating an “Emerging Senegal” through Youth Engagement in Agriculture

Council intern Danielle Jacques writes about her experience with smallholder farmers in Senegal.