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US government shutdown: Do other countries have government shutdowns?

The US government avoided a shutdown but has had many in recent years. Why don't other governments have as many shutdowns?

Here's what you can read to better understand the Israel-Hamas war | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Best books on Israel, Palestinians, Gaza, West Bank, Hamas

History of Israel hostage and prisoner rescue, negotiation with Hamas, Palestinians

A look into the rescue operations and prisoner swaps throughout the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

How do Americans really feel about climate change?

Half of Americans see climate change as a critical threat to the vital interests of the United States in the next 10 years.

Where U.S. aid to Israel goes

The U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

Where U.S. aid to the Palestinian territories goes

The U.S. is among the top donors to a United Nations agency that runs Palestinian refugee camps.

How the US uses its UN veto power to protect Israel

The US has used its UN veto power to stop an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire resolution and other measures. Here's how it got veto power and how America has used it.

ICJ judge voted against every approved measure in Israel genocide case

ICJ Judge Sebutinde of Uganda voted against the provisional measures approved by the U.N. court in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.

ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

U.N.'s ICJ ruled Israel must protect Palestinians in Gaza. They did not order cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, they denied requests to stop military action

How long has Israel occupied the Palestinian territories? Is it legal?

The UN General Assembly has asked the ICJ to advise on whether Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories is legal.

BBC does not call Hamas terrorists

Interview with Aly Colón about language, how readers can get the most balanced coverage of a crisis like the Hamas-Israel war, and what 'objectivity' means.

Latest Stories | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

By Hope O'Dell. The Palestinian prime minister announced on Feb. 26 that he and his council of ministers will resign from the Palestinian Authority amid declining support, which has been

Does universal basic income work? These countries are finding out.

England is the latest country to test giving residents a guaranteed amount of money every month, also known as a universal basic income (UBI).

The Overview: A newsletter for our curious world | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

The world is big. A daily newsletter shouldn’t be. Every weekday afternoon, Blue Marble will send you the news you need to navigate our world.

Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

A network of intersectional and multi-disciplinary thinkers, doers, and communicators to better guide and inform our work.

What happens when ships can't cross the Red Sea and Panama Canal?

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and drought in the Panama Canal are delaying shipments and could increase emissions.

Access to electricity in Africa fights climate change

Electrifying rural Africa could fight climate change and reduce emissions

How could Ramadan affect the Israel-Hamas war?

Efforts to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war before Ramadan failed as Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens.

Israel loses support at U.N. with resolution for Gaza ceasefire

UN resolutions against Israel's position and for a Gaza ceasefire have been getting more support from US allies and other countries.

What is the UN genocide convention?

South Africa’s case against Israel is the fifth time the United Nations genocide law has been used this way.

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