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Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

Distinguished Fellow Richard Longworth examines two books that highlight the role of cities in global affairs, and how Midwest cities may leverage global partnerships.

Cities may face some challenges with neighbors in the suburbs while trying to establish policies supporting immigration.

As part of our interview series with the shortlisted book award nominees, Raffaele Marchetti explores how cities are cities are shaping global affairs.

Cities recognize the importance of city diplomacy but also lack necessary resources to fulfill the commitments they make to global agendas, Council fellows Kris Hartley and Michele Acuto explain.

In the United States, Democrats and Republicans remain at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of prioritizing climate change.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

The 2023 Farm Bill presents a watershed moment in solving food loss and waste in the United States.

Council expert Ian Klaus examines how history will remember the almost simultaneous global mobilization of policy and resources, as well as local urban adaptations and interventions.

A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.

Faced with a new, less popular monarch, will a growing movement for republicanism accelerate in the Caribbean 'realms'?

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the uncertainty if our food is safe to eat. Some activists urge more investment into integrating alt-meat into the protein industry.

Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), is to be signed March 8—one year after the US stepped away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Check out our round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Samuel Kling, Florita Gunasekara, and Steven Bosacker examine the role of cities in generating and strengthening democratic practices as authoritarianism rises across much of the world.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.

President Trump’s skepticism on climate change and decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is out of step with the American public overall.

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

Indigenous perspectives utilize regenerative farming practices through embodying interconnectedness, ultimately protecting the environment from climate change.

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

This report outlines two recommendations for how cities can address climate change overall and ultimately succeed in a lower-carbon world.

Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman, award-winning writers on Africa, development, and agriculture, explain through vivid human stories how our sometimes well-intentioned strategies—alternating with ignorance and neglect—have conspired to keep the

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.

Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explores what foreign policy experts think about the denuclearization of North Korea.