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Nirmal Ghosh, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?

Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.

The Midwest has a unique economic, social, and cultural history and development story line.

This report looks at emerging cities—namely Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei—and their ability to attract, retain, and generate flows of ideas, capital, and people.

Bobby Ghosh and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Samuel Kling explains Seoul, South Korea’s, extreme differences in transportation.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

The recent terrorist attack in Brussels is prompting serious and important thinking about the security of global cities. 

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

China's evolving economy and geopolitical strategy affect infrastructure and cities worldwide: witness the launch of the China-Laos Railway.

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

In order for global cities to be able to grow—despite their home countries' economic challenges—they must focus on developing and attracting global talent.