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Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

Americans want to play an active part in world affairs but are reassessing their foreign policy priorities and how they want to engage with the world.

This joint report examines the public opinion of changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific, including mutual concerns and competing visions, in order to make better-informed policy decisions.

US security assistance meant for counterterrorism efforts is also implicated in the government’s war against Anglophone separatists.

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

China's evolving economy and geopolitical strategy affect infrastructure and cities worldwide: witness the launch of the China-Laos Railway.

Can the United States deliver on its food systems and climate commitments? We offer recommendations to protect the planet and feed the world.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

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

Amid shifts towards inclusive agricultural development, the Center for Global Food and Agriculture offers policy recommendations for further US government action.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

Through infrastructure investments, economic integration, and green and digital transitions, the EU's Global Gateway will shape Africa and its cities as new hubs for development.

America’s unconditional security sector assistance has helped facilitate Ethiopia’s violent responses to opposition.

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor a range of policies to reduce energy dependence, economic growth takes priority.

Even as the war in Ukraine creates risks, the extensive city-based CEFT network remains resilient from its continued expansion, improved infrastructure, and operational adaptability.

The success of ambitious states will be determined by their ability to shape global infrastructures and the cities they connect around the world.

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

Black Americans are supportive of aid to Ukraine, but less likely than other Americans to back an open-ended support of Kyiv “for as long as it takes.”

Men often fall outside of gendered stereotypes of food assistance programs, failing to reflect nuanced experiences of hunger in the United States.

Investing in regenerative agriculture opens a world of possibilities for the agricultural sector.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

The Biden Administration has the opportunity to build on a strong foundation of food and nutrition security programs to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.

A 2019 survey confirmed broad support of US intelligence agencies, despite limited transparency and persistent criticism from President Donald Trump.

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.In an election year for both nations, the alliance between the US

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.

As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

Safeguarding methods of democratic influence is a core strategic mandate for city governments to legitimize technology.

Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.

In the United States, Democrats and Republicans remain at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of prioritizing climate change.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

Using social media traffic as a way to gauge interest, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands subscribe to any one of the countless theories propagated under QAnon.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.

A 2019 survey confirms that Americans broadly support Intelligence agencies despite their limited transparency and persistent antagonism from President Trump.

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

The United States has made big pledges for global nutrition. Our white paper offers recommendations to turn commitments into action.

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains how the Trump administration’s objections to the WTO don’t match those of the American public.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.

The world needs a healthier food environment that is easier for everyday people to navigate in order to achieve nutrition security.