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

The Rural Household Multiple Indicator Survey can make development-related actions more efficient, more effective, and quicker to deploy.

A solid majority (69%) say that it would never be justified for Moscow to use a tactical nuclear weapon in its current military operation against Kyiv.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey shows a majority of informed Midwesterners support key immigration policy proposals.

Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.

As the Christmas holidays approach, we review both key and controversial topics in current politics

This report highlights the role of immigration in ensuring the Midwest’s future competitiveness and prosperity and identifies necessary policy directions or interventions.

In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic, includes polling results from around the world.

The coronavirus pandemic has rendered journalism and freedom of the press even more vulnerable than in previous years, especially in countries that were already facing difficulties.

As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.

The Chicago Council’s polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, France, the UK, Italy, and Canada.

Findings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey show that Russians believe eastern areas of Ukraine should be independent states.

Chicago Council data show that some key foreign policy issues have the potential to disrupt Democratic Party unity.

Just one month out, polling in South Korea shows two different presidential races. That may have consequences following the election.

Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey covers Russian and American public opinion and indicates the US and Russia are more rivals than partners.

The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.

In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations.

After violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a new Israeli governing coalition, and Palestinian repression, what would a peaceful future look like?