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In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

Emma Sky joins  Deep Dish  to explain why US-Iraq relations have deteriorated so abruptly and what it means for Iran and ISIS.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

Former US Special Envoy for Israeli Palestinian Negotiations Martin Indyk joined us after the 2021 cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to explore the pattern driving the violence.

Chatham House’s Renad Mansour joins Deep Dish to discuss implications today’s perils have for Iraq and the Middle East.

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

Harold Hongju Koh joins the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to discuss his new book, The Trump Administration and International Law.

Former US envoy to Sudan, Andrew Natsios, joins Deep Dish to explain what is going on in Sudan and why it matters.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

Cameron Munter and Tanvi Madan join the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to explain what you need to know about the ongoing crisis between India and Pakistan.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

What is behind the recent wave of instability between states on Russia’s southern periphery? Joshua Kucera and Madeleine Reeves discuss.

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

Former National Security Council director for Yemen Daniel Schneiderman joins Deep Dish to explain the US role in the conflict in Yemen.

Majorities across all racial groups prefer that the United States remain impartial as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs highlighting key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the final 2012 Presidential debate.

"Iranians have protested several times against the Islamic Republic, and every time they have been silenced, every time they have been repressed, brutally."

Despite the scale of the crisis and its importance for the broader region, Sudan remains out of the minds of most Americans.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.

Richard Wike joins the Council's Dina Smeltz and Brian Hanson to examine the current global perception of American foreign policy.

Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004. In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Craig Kafura explains

We breakdown the mystery behind the BRICS and its evolving role in shaping the global order.

Unlocking local knowledge and know-how in Regional Innovation Hubs.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

Experts James Dobbins and Douglas Lute discuss whether and how an endgame might take shape in America's longest war.

Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay discuss their new book "The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership"—a revealing look at Trump’s foreign policy.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

Before the Crocus City Hall attack, a plurality of Russian young adults said Russia’s top foreign policy priority should be bolstering the country’s physical defenses.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Craig Kafura explores how Millennials hold distinct views on US-China foreign policy.

Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.

Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.

A plurality say the United States and NATO are most responsible for ongoing bloodshed and instability in the Middle East.

While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.

Global cities are products of a liberal world order that is under threat from the rise of populist nationalism, protectionism, and growing authoritarianism.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

Polling shows younger Americans desire a less active US role in the conflict than their elders.

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

American disapproval rates of US-Iraq war reach record highs.

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.