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Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of “The Blob,” those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

In this Chicago Council blog Dina Smeltz explores how different populations perceive the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

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

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

In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.

A large majority of Democrats consider racial inequality a critical threat to the country, while Republicans consider it a relatively low-level threat.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.

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

Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

Council Public Opinion Intern Charlie Rahr examines the United States' international allies' opinions on the 2020 US Presidential election results.

Cities can use public spaces as a way to address structural challenges.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.

Polling finds that Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza have different preferences regarding a solution to the conflict with Israel.

Palestinians are critical of the US and Peace to Prosperity plan.