Thant Myint-U and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss why the international system is struggling to prevent and resolve conflict, and what it will take to build a more peaceful future.
John Lapinski and Dina Smeltz unpack what the results of the 2026 Chicago Council survey tell us about Americans’ foreign policy priorities heading into the midterms.
Younger Americans see globalization and free trade not as threats to their jobs, but assets to improve their standard of living and reduce the cost of goods.
Commentary
Trump and Xi Face a New Question: What to Do About AI
Patrick McGee says the differences between the US and China on AI may be “a little bit superficial.” So, what could Trump and Xi actually agree on?
Can the United States and China Compete on AI While Managing Shared Risks?
Without buy-in from Washington and Beijing, proposals aimed at reining in artificial intelligence are unlikely to move the needle.