Chicago Council on Global Affairs
(1922; Chicago; 80+ staff and fellows; thechicagocouncil.org )

This independent, nonpartisan membership organization provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global affairs. Their mission is to educate the public and to bring together “leaders in business, government, education, and the arts in international forums and task forces that drive critical dialogue and offer policy-relevant analysis and solutions on a range of global.” They hold over 150 public and leadership events per year.

Research areas:

• Global Agriculture and Food;
• Economics and Business;
• Energy, Environment, and Climate (from a regional, national, and international point of view);
• International Politics and Policy;
• Foreign Policy and National Security;
• Values, Diversity, and Pluralism (rule of law, religion, migration, human rights).

Programs:

• Lester Crown Center on Foreign Policy: Works to shape “debates and informing decisions on important US foreign policy issues.”
• Center on Global Cities: Works to elevate “global cities as central actors shaping world affairs and advancing city-based solutions to global challenges. “
• Global Food and Agriculture Program: Works to “advance a more sustainable and resilient food system by addressing challenges and providing leadership in America’s heartland and beyond.”

Publications:

• Blog series: Global Food for Thought, Global Insight, and Running Numbers
• Research
• Annual reports
• Public opinion surveys of American views on foreign policy
• Deep Dish Podcast : “Host Brian Hanson talks with international thought leaders, journalists, and other experts to go beyond the headlines on critical global issues and US foreign policy.”
• Watch on Demand: “Thoughtful, challenging conversations on global affairs.”

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2020 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence (2021) – “A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.”
• American Public Divided on Cooperating with, Confronting China (2021) – A survey finds that “Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.”

Leadership: Ivo H. Daalder (President)
Budget: $17m