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The coronavirus pandemic has rendered journalism and freedom of the press even more vulnerable than in previous years, especially in countries that were already facing difficulties.

Highlights from recent Deep Dish podcast episodes covering COVID-19 response in Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Europe, and South Korea.  

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.

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

Long before the pandemic, evidence showed a persistent deficiency in food intake of women in India. A convergence of policies and programs across sectors can boost the nutrition security of women and their communities.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

The pandemic's impact on agriculture will be significant and long-lasting.The pandemic's impact on agriculture will be significant and long-lasting.

Just over ten years ago, the world was shaken not by a pandemic but by skyrocketing food prices.

Deep Dish host Brian Hanson shares five recent episodes that help explain what’s happening in our world today and why these issues are so important.

Productive practices of Indigenous women's groups have significant value in contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of humanity, and therefore encourage exchange and dialogue.

A rise in demand for food delivery is outpacing the capacity of delivery workers, leading to concerns about food price increases.

With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we discuss if the European Union can stay politically relevant after COVID-19 and Brexit.

A plot to overthrow the German government highlights the risks—and reach—of unchecked conspiracy in an age of mistrust, writes Chris Morris.

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

The WHO has officially declared the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic. How is the public reacting around the world?

This week the world passed the 11,836,900 million case mark, with over 544,231 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

A global survey shows the public perceives COVID-19 as the world's greatest health threat and nearly two-thirds of respondents believe the vaccine should be compulsory.

This Chicago Council Survey team’s COVID-19 pandemic update includes polling results from the US, Japan, Canada, South Korea, France, and more.