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The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

There is general agreement in urban, suburban, and rural communities on the economy and climate change, but there’s a difference of opinion on immigration.

The 1994 Chicago Council survey indicates that American attitudes at both public and leadership levels reflect a "pragmatic internationalism."

Through their connection to traditional food practices, dandelions challenge colonized notions of food security and provide students with the opportunity to reconnect with Indigenous food systems.

The benefits cities gain from the prestige associated with hosting the Olympics do not offset the human costs reported every year the Games are held.

“Both sides appear more inclined to score points against each other than to acknowledge their mistakes,” says Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

Given the Biden administration’s mantra that the US-China relationship “will be competitive where it should be, collaborative where it can be, and adversarial where it must be,” Doshi’s discussion of the prospects for bilateral cooperation

Macron’s statements show Europe’s concern that US attention will waver too much from Ukraine to Taiwan, argues Sibel Oktay.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

The 1986 Chicago Council survey showed the desire to protect American jobs or to secure access to energy still takes priority over altruistic objectives.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

There is no understanding geopolitical competition in the 21st century without an understanding of urbanization and cities.

What is a global city? In the age of globalization, these cities and their corporations, universities, media, and culture run the global economy.

Check out our weekly roundup of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.

Moving forward, Washington can either oppose, embrace, or ignore Beijing, Paul Poast writes.

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.