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

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

The Port of Darwin shows the potential of China's Belt and Road Initiative as social infrastructure, but also the challenges in materializing its benefits.

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

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

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ken Moriyasu, & Yaroslav Trofimov join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman, award-winning writers on Africa, development, and agriculture, explain through vivid human stories how our sometimes well-intentioned strategies—alternating with ignorance and neglect—have conspired to keep the

Matt Kaminski, Sylvie Kauffmann, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

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

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

If food waste were a country, it would be the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the US.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

As China tightens security in Hong Kong, many American businesses consider retreat and relocalization

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

Karen DeYoung, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Karen DeYoung, Matt Kaminski, and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s aversion to alliances, foreign policy professionals across the American political spectrum believe they greatly benefit the United States.

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

Russians and Americans seem to sense a global alignment of democracies versus autocracies, and both publics fear a nuclear exchange.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

Securing our cities is emerging as one of the most important challenges of our time.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

What role should the United States play in the Middle East after leaving Afghanistan?

China and Russia dominate the future of the transatlantic alliance, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to CNN.

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

Should China invade, Americans support arming Taipei but oppose direct military intervention.