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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.

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

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

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.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post by Dina Smeltz explores the current polarization in Nicaragua between the government and its citizens.

Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, and the UK.

Dina Smeltz discusses survey data reflecting Japanese opinion on US-China relations.

This Chicago Council Survey team’s COVID-19 pandemic update includes polling results from the US, Japan, Canada, South Korea, France, and more.

This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

Since 2016, Americans' favorability toward South Korea, India, and Japan is stable, while favorability toward China decreased by 12 points.

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

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.