Commentary

Are the policies touted on the campaign trail losing their appeal?

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Wilson Center co-hosted a panel discussion about the results of a Chicago Council survey of public attitudes on foreign policy and the Trump administration.

A new survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that the American people are not interested in improving relations with Russia—a reversal from last year.

Many Americans, both Democratic and Republican, share a strong mistrust of Russia.

Chicago elected officials and environmental leaders react to President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.

Globalization cannot be stopped, yet we can do a much better job dealing with its consequences by addressing the needs of those most adversely affected.

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of "The Blob," those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

President Trump should tackle the problem of job dislocation broadly by building a larger retraining system in sectors where the US possesses a comparative advantage.

President-elect Donald Trump argues that the country needs more “law and order.” While law enforcement is crucial, the solution is far more complex.

Donald Trump, a businessman-turned-president-elect, is larding his Cabinet with business people-turned-public-servants. It's never worked, and it won't work now. Here's why.