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Samuel Kling, Florita Gunasekara, and Steven Bosacker examine the role of cities in generating and strengthening democratic practices as authoritarianism rises across much of the world.

Bobby Ghosh, Nahal Toosi, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Nirmal Ghosh join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

"A China beginning to lose the underpinnings of its new-found international influence could prove even more dangerous," John Austin writes.

"If there’s one thing the two sides agree on, it’s that they disagree on some fundamental issues," Paul Poast writes.

From diplomacy to military intervention, Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford unpacks the ways Washington can pursue its foreign policy interests.

Phil Levy joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and China.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

This joint report examines the public opinion of changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific, including mutual concerns and competing visions, in order to make better-informed policy decisions.

China's "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy is making headlines around the world. But while it might be hitting the right notes back home, it may not play so well with overseas audiences.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment is a win for China, and a blow to transatlantic relations.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Ravi Agrawal, Catherine Philp, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The government must recognize investment opportunities in US agricultural research and development in order to address current and future climate challenges.

Admiral John Richardson joins the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss China, Russia, and the future of the Navy.

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

After weeks of fierce campaigning, not much changed after Canada's snap election. What can the Trudeau government accomplish in a third term when it comes to foreign policy?

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

“If Washington is prepared to acknowledge that it can coexist with China, the strategic rivalry could be managed peacefully,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

Fireside Chat with Ivo Daalder and Kishore Mahbubani moderated by Vuk Jeremic on CIRSD YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 22nd at 9 p.m (CEST).

Results of the 2020 Chicago Council Survey reveal a striking divide between Democrats and Republicans on the critical threats facing the country.

"The only viable exit ramp is substantive diplomacy aimed at deescalation, mutual understanding, and incremental attention to each other’s core concerns," Paul Heer writes.

“There’s a growing risk that the United States and Germany are headed for a collision over China,” warns Council President Ivo Daalder.

A decade ago this week, South Sudan declared independence. But the hope and optimism of statehood quickly evaporated—just like international attention and support.

After meeting with allies, President Biden will have a strong message and red lines for President Putin, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to MSNBC.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, James Harding, and Ryan Heath join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

The Council’s 2019 Survey establishes that retreating, relinquishing leadership, and abandoning alliances is not what the American public has in mind.