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Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

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

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

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

The Indiana state legislature recently passed a bill, signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence, would allow businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

Deep Dish host Brian Hanson shares five recent episodes that help explain what’s happening in our world today and why these issues are so important.

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explores Americans public opinion about whether the US-India relationship does more to strengthen or weaken US national security.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

In promoting economic renewal in industrial heartland regions, leaders must avoid language that condemns these regions and their citizens to passivity.

Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

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

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

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.