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

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant economic benefits for Chicago, thanks to its unique characteristics and international reputation.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

China is looking beyond the current environment to shape the global food system for its own food security.

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

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.

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

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

Digital Green explains how a data sharing protocol can empower farmers and build a better food system in week two of our blog series, Harvesting Tomorrow.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, we explain public opinion views on COVID-19 for the week of June 3, 2020.

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.

Across Africa, food processors serve a vital function in protecting food security and livelihoods. But the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges that threaten the very survival of these companies.

This week, the Chicago Council Survey team updates public opinion on COVID-19 from the US, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Nigeria.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, John Austin explains COVID-19’s silver lining in the Midwest.

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

An update from our polling experts on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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.

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.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Canada, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

The Chicago Council's polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, the UK, Italy, and Israel.

Updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Mexico.

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

Although the vaccine has brought hope to many people, a new and more transmissible strain discovered in the United Kingdom has caused unease around the world.

Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, and the UK.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic includes polling results from around the world.

As of April 1, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 45,000 people globally and infected more than 900,000. How are publics around the world reacting?

An update includes polling results from the United States, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, and Jordan.