Chicago Council on Global Affairs - Issues. Ideas. Impact.

Can COP31 Deliver on Climate Finance? ccolon Tue, 11/10/2026 - 16:16

It’s been a tough couple of years for global climate cooperation. US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement (again) and...

What the New Congress Could Mean for Trump's 'America First' Agenda ccolon Thu, 11/05/2026 - 10:04

On issues ranging from tariffs and

Why the Midterm Elections Won’t Bring Back Free Trade ccolon Fri, 10/30/2026 - 09:35

Around the world, businesses, policymakers, and pundits interested in trade issues are eagerly awaiting the results of the US midterm elections. Many hope that the Democrats will gain control of Congress and reassert authority over trade policy, bringing the Trump administration’s continuo...

Trump Fractured NATO. Can a New Congress Restore the Alliance? lberry Wed, 10/28/2026 - 15:11

The transatlantic alliance is facing pressure on multiple fronts. Russia’s war in Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down, bringing the Russian threat closer to NATO’s eastern flank. The US-Israeli war against Iran continues to roil the global economy, raising gas and fertilizer pr...

What a Democratic-Controlled Congress Could Mean for US Economic Policy and the Global Economy ccolon Wed, 10/28/2026 - 08:12

The US midterm elections are upon us. If the polls are even close to accurate, Dem...