Commentary and Analysis

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay discuss their new book "The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership"—a revealing look at Trump’s foreign policy.

Richard Wike joins the Council's Dina Smeltz and Brian Hanson to examine the current global perception of American foreign policy.

Dina Smeltz joins James M. Lindsay to discuss American attitudes toward foreign policy.

Not all Republicans share President Trump's "America First" policies. Council expert Dina Smeltz explains where "Trump Republicans" and "Non-Trump Republicans" differ.

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

New statements by a North Korean diplomat may indicate that the upcoming Singapore summit is in peril of failing.

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

Cecile Shea says that for her, one of the most interesting things about the indictment is the number of details disclosed that almost certainly have come from intelligence sources.