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There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

Samuel Kling, Florita Gunasekara, and Steven Bosacker examine the role of cities in generating and strengthening democratic practices as authoritarianism rises across much of the world.

A "sustainable food seal" empowers consumers and farmers to support a more sustainable food supply chain.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

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.

The vision for Chicago’s global strategy begins with an inventory of the city’s assets, needs, and opportunities.

This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership.

In order for global cities to be able to grow—despite their home countries' economic challenges—they must focus on developing and attracting global talent.

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.