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African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Aging populations, economic prospects, and sustainability goals - we tackle it all in this episode on population decline.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Investing in regenerative agriculture opens a world of possibilities for the agricultural sector.

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

Why did the lost Titan submarine get more buzz and funding than migrant lives?

From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.

To ensure the sustainability of the global food and agriculture system, farmers must embrace diversification.

Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.

The Youth in Agriculture podcast examines new innovations required to improve the food system.

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

How do we nourish the population, while protecting the planet from the very act of nourishing us?

The rise of remote work has had a dramatic impact on cities like Chicago, which must play to their strengths in order to compete in this new landscape.

Existing barriers between rural and urban areas, and young and old farmers perpetuates an information divide in agriculture that a young cattle farmer is trying to reconcile.

Some of the most important innovations in the news media may be happening in Africa. What can we learn?

Young people are the future of agriculture—so why aren't they getting involved?

Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ten years after The First 1,000 Days book began, Roger Thurow revisits the featured mothers and children to see how they are faring.

The Port of Darwin shows the potential of China's Belt and Road Initiative as social infrastructure, but also the challenges in materializing its benefits.

Jamil Anderlini, Elise Labott, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Ravi Agrawal and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?

To mark the close of our centennial year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is looking back on some of our most memorable quotes from speakers we hosted in 2022.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

COP15 set new targets for protecting ecosystems, but funding, implementation, and a lack of global attention to biodiversity give pause for Chris Morris.

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

Kim Ghattas, Bobby Ghosh, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Joe Biden will host the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, in December 2022. Africa’s shift toward China, Russia will be the meeting subtext.