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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. 

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

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

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.

Experts Steven Cook and Henri Barkey and economist Phil Levy share their views on the global ramifications of Turkey's economic crisis.

Lima 2035 shares their ambitious plan to change urban food systems to transform the world’s driest megacity.

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

Analysis from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs of the world’s largest economic entities reveals the economic influence of cities.

In an article published in the journal Globalizations, senior fellow Noah Toly explores the relationship between London and the UK's decision to leave the EU.

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

The 2004 Chicago Council Survey explores public opinion on core concepts about foreign policy and the rights and responsibilities of nation-states.

Cities are now more connected than ever before on a global scale. Yet local governments are not just spectators of this networked age: they are actively forging links across borders, taking part in setting the international agenda, and shifting the

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

With so much activity around cities in today's world, there is a lot to track. Here are ten trends in 2020 to watch where cities will be particularly influential on the global stage.