How Trump’s Push for ‘America First’ Puts America Last
Heela Rasool-Ayub critiques Donald Trump's hasty "America First" approach and outlines the way that it hurts U.S. global standing.
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COP29 Was a Step Backward for Climate Justice and Equity
Martha Molfetas and Heela Rasool-Ayub penned an oped covering the failures and setbacks of COP29
The G20 Billionaire Tax Proposal Has a Fighting Chance
Heela Rasool-Ayub and Aleksandar Kostić explore the G20's recent agreement to continue discussions on a global wealth tax on billionaires.
Israel’s War in Gaza: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the U.S. Role in the Conflict
Key findings of 2023 Chicago Council Survey reveal how Americans view the U.S. role in Israel’s War in Gaza.
Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on America’s Global Role
Key findings of 2023 Chicago Council Survey reveal how Americans view the U.S. role in the world.
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the U.S. Role in the Conflict
Key findings of 2023 Chicago Council Survey reveal how Americans view the U.S. role in Russia’s War in Ukraine.
What Didn’t Get Said: Missed Opportunities at the Spring Meetings
Martha Molfetas and Heela Rasool-Ayub attended the World Bank and IMF spring meetings. Here's what they found was lacking.
Fossil Fuel’s New Weapon: Climate Change “Delayism”
Global temperatures surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold for the first time, the time to prioritize sustainable energy solutions is now.
Dissecting the Myth of Just Energy Transition
Heela Rasool-Ayub moderates a panel on just transitions to a greener world, featuring Kamila Camilo, Tegan Blaine, & Hope Okuthe.
An Ethos for Our Just Energy Transition
To achieve a just energy transition that leaves no one behind, we need to bridge the crosscutting challenges of climate, energy, & justice.
COP28: Petro-circus
Oil’s outsized influence at COP28 cannot be understated. Our climate crisis is already here, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Frontline Fury: Inequity in the Climate Battle
Reversing climate change requires tackling climate inequality, by centering the experiences of those on the frontlines of climate crisis.
The Difference “Difference” Makes for American National Security
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and New America offer new research on the views of non-white Americans on national security issues.
Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of U.S. Military Power Abroad
Opinions on use of force and military interventions are shifting across the board, but even more so in some communities.