Commentary and Analysis

Dina Smeltz shares what she thinks the trends in the Council's annual survey may indicate for the future of American foreign policy and global influence.

NATO is not just another business deal. Donald Trump doesn't understand this. But it definitely is a bargain. He doesn't get that either.

As cities across the nation overhaul their aging water systems, Chicago officials say it is up to homeowners to decide whether it is worth replacing pipes at their own expense.

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.

One thing that all Americans want to believe is that it can't happen here. But it can happen anywhere. It may be happening right now.

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey found no difference in support for either of the current major-party presidential candidates just after the Orlando shootings in June.

How to Halve Global Murders in a Decade

The benefits cities gain from the prestige associated with hosting the Olympics do not offset the human costs reported every year the Games are held.

The vulnerability of the U.S. electrical grid was illustrated in 2003, when the largest blackout in US history left 50 million people in darkness.

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.