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Recent polling shows Turks have become more favorably inclined toward the European Union and NATO, while attitudes toward Russia and China have grown more negative.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

US aid would not have been nearly as effective without Ukraine’s efforts to improve its military prior to the 2022 Russian invasion.

The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

Many Americans, both Democratic and Republican, share a strong mistrust of Russia.

Russia intends to win its brutal offensive against Ukraine by any means necessary—even if those means condemn millions to hunger and starvation.

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

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

Polling shows the Swedish public is keenly aware of the threat posed by Russia and favors a strong policy response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates the US public supports maintaining or increasing US sanctions against Russia.

After a decade of involvement in Syria, some Russians are eager to withdraw their forces from the country.

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

What is NATO’s role in protecting the self-determination of countries in the former USSR? Ivo Daalder discusses with Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs.

A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.