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Ivo Daalder spoke with Diane Rhem about why Ukraine is so important to Russia, what it means for Europe's security, and how the US can deescalate the situation.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

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.

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

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

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

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, new public opinion data shows that the conflict likely came as a surprise to many on both sides.

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

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

"As long as Russians are able to export oil, especially to China, that's going to keep them financially afloat," Paul Poast explains on WGN.

"It is no surprise that Zelenskyy is trying all he can to change the war’s dynamics and avoid this outcome," Paul Poast writes.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

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

Russia's use of a nuclear weapon in Ukraine would be catastrophic, but not solely because of the physical damage the it would cause, Paul Poast writes.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

“The most important lesson from the Ukraine crisis regarding Taiwan is not for Beijing or Taipei, but Washington,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.