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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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

Our weekly roundup of the top news in food, agriculture, and global development.