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Hunger in Alabama's Black Belt: Developing Sustainable Food Systems

In the News
Agri-Pulse
Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams of the Deep South Food Alliance discusses hunger in Alabama’s Black Belt, and what can be done to improve economic conditions related to food and agriculture

A man in a blue shirt walks through a field of crops.
Erik Aquino
Food and Agriculture

Going Beyond Regenerative Agriculture on Tribal Lands

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Global Food for Thought by Leah Altman

Regenerative agriculture helps build just food economies, protecting Indigenous ways of knowing despite outside pressure to conform to globalized agricultural practices.

Doyan and Kaiesta smile into the camera as they hold up two stalks of corn.
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Food and Agriculture

2023 Farm Bill: Enhancing Agricultural Safety Nets

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Global Food for Thought by Senay Emmanuel

The 2023 Farm Bill will be a significant legislative hurdle that will require input, coordination, and buy-in from all sectors and actors within the domestic food system.

A tractor pulls a wagon of hay through a field of wheat.
Olia Gozha
Food and Agriculture

Tweaking the Inflation Reduction Act Can Strengthen Democracies' Hand

In the News
The National Interest
John Austin

“Made in Democracy” is a better label than “Made in America” if the goal is to strengthen our collective Western economies as well as our political alliances.

President Biden listens to President Macron's speech at a White House State Dinner on December 1, 2022.
Reuters
Global Economy

Will Zelenskyy's Speech Convince Republicans to Continue Support?

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CNN International
Ivo H. Daalder

President Zelenskyy reminded Congress, "your money is not charity; it is an investment." Ivo Daalder weighs in with Zain Asher on the details.

Zain Asher and Ivo Daalder speak on CNN International US Foreign Policy

Examining Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Address to Congress

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CBS News
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder and Ed O'Keefe, discussed the highlights of Zelenskyy's speech and what it could signal next for the war with Russia.

Screenshot of Zelenskyy and Ivo Daalder on CBS News US Foreign Policy

Zelenskyy at White House in First Trip since Russian Invasion

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CNN Newsroom
Ivo H. Daalder

Presidents Zelenskyy and Biden "really want to take the measure of each other," Council President Ivo Daalder tells CNN's Victor Blackwell.

Screenshot of Ivo Daalder speaking next to insert of President Zelenskyy and Biden standing at White House. US Foreign Policy

Expanding "638" to Enhance Native American Food Sovereignty

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Global Food for Thought by Mary Belle Zook

Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.

A herd of buffalo is pictured on a field.
Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative
Food and Agriculture

Pentagon Can’t Balance Its Books but Gets a Budget Boost Anyway

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"Debate and scrutiny are exactly what our defense budget needs most," Elizabeth Shackelford argues.

a soldier stands outside the Department of Defense
US Department of Defense
Defense and Security

Poll: Support Slipping for Indefinite US Aid to Ukraine

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Washington Post
Coauthors

New Council polling offers insights into where Americans stand as the conflict drags into winter.

Military equipment bound for Ukraine are loaded on a plane
EyePress
Public Opinion