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Craig Kafura explains in the Diplomat how Sino-Russian ties are bolstered by deepening support from the Russian public according to the latest Chicago Council data.

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.

With so much activity around cities in today's world, there is a lot to track. Here are ten trends in 2020 to watch where cities will be particularly influential on the global stage.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Regardless of changes in US administration or China's power, the Japanese government must support the region’s continued prosperity.

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

For decades, the United States has been the driving force pushing for new rules to govern world trade. What if the other major countries of the world assumed that mantle in our absence? It’s happening.

Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's careful negotiation of its security alliance with the United States, along with its economic dependence on China.

Latin American political expert Pete Schechter joins Deep Dish to discuss the differences between far-right populism in Brazil and the U.S.

To understand Chinese politics and what lies ahead for the ruling party, author Bruce Dickson argues we must look to the tools China’s leaders use to create popular support.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Our weekly round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

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

Dr. Michael Fullilove joins Deep Dish to delve into the important but often-overlooked relationship between the US and Australia.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

Alexander Hitch explains the difference between manipulating and managing a currency and examines the advantages for China to engage in manipulation.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the third part of our 2021-22 series to find out.

Michael Singh and Ariane Tabatabai join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain what's going on between the US and Iran.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

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.

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Pavin Chachavalpongpun joins Deep Dish to explain how social media makes Thailand's youth protests different than past movements.

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"The international community should make China a pariah for its crimes against the Uyghur population," Elizabeth Shackelford argues.

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

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

The United States and China are becoming strategic rivals. The mounting trade war is but the most visible manifestation of this new reality.

"An outright invasion is currently the least likely contingency," writes Council President Ivo Daalder for Politico.

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

What defines a global city? Though the parameters are nebulous, Las Vegas' niche in the world of gambling gives it a special spot in the world economy.

In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explains that the American public does not accord the same importance to Taiwan as does the US government.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Wilson Center’s Lucian Kim explain how Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have exposed flaws in its claims to be a great power.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

As the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II, the Council looks back on her 1959 Chicago visit and dynamic place in history.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

The Biden Administration should focus on "ally-shoring" to rebuild supply chains and box out actors like China and Russia.

The Secretary of State’s approach to Beijing risks confirming its suspicions about U.S. subversion while simultaneously alienating the very Chinese people that he aspires to "engage and empower."

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