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Kyiv, a capital city under siege, falters under the dangers of urbicide. As the victor emerges, so too does a new world order.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

Council President Ivo Daalder discusses emerging global stories with The New York Times’ Carol Giacomo, POLITICO’s Matt Kaminski, and the Financial Times’ Philip Stephens.

Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Cécile Shea joined the BBC to discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe and how important he was to Japan's modern identity.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

Susan Glasser, Carla Anne Robbins, Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

Deborah Amos, Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Jamil Anderlini, Bobby Ghosh, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

US security assistance meant for counterterrorism efforts is also implicated in the government’s war against Anglophone separatists.

Deborah Amos, Steven Erlanger, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

"I don't think he's trying to apologize or recognize any fault of the Islamic Republic... if he goes back one step, the revolution will come two steps forward."

Pandemics have plagued humans throughout our existence. What role does global coordination play in breaking the cycle?

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the week's most important global affairs news.

The Ethiopian government is using starvation as a weapon of war against Tigray, inducing a massive famine that requires immediate action from the international community.

Reporters from leading media outlets joined Ivo Daalder to discuss the recent spike of COVID cases, the US-Russia relationship, and protests in Thailand.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

Distinguished Fellow Richard Longworth examines two books that highlight the role of cities in global affairs, and how Midwest cities may leverage global partnerships.

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder explores if China’s investment in Africa a debt trap.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

Bobby Ghosh and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

The majority of countries polled in a recent 53-nation study hold negative views of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

The vision for Chicago’s global strategy begins with an inventory of the city’s assets, needs, and opportunities.

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.