Democracy
Related events, research, commentary, and analysis on the topic of democracy from the Council.
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Daniel Twining, Tamara Cofman Wittes, and Leslie Vinjamuri unpack how Republicans and Democrats see America's role in the world and how they want their country to engage in the world around them.
US Foreign Policy
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Public Opinion
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Commentary
Public Opinion
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A 60-day period allowing Trump to wage war without congressional approval expires May 1. How legislators respond could influence the midterms.
Public Opinion
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Millennial and Generation Z Americans have come of age during a time of technological change, economic upheaval, and strategic overreach.
Global Politics
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Far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen has joined the French presidential race. Her victory would spark a complete departure from French foreign policy under Macron.
Global Politics
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Disputes within the Knesset over a military draft bill could prompt a change in Israel's leadership. What would it take to get there?
Upcoming Events
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John Lapinski, Dina Smeltz, and Asma Khalid unpack what the results of the 2026 Chicago Council survey tell us about Americans’ foreign policy priorities heading into the midterms.
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Built by Immigrants, Shaped by Immigration
Results and analysis of the Council's survey of Chicagoland residents on immigration policies.