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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. 

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Russians and Americans seem to sense a global alignment of democracies versus autocracies, and both publics fear a nuclear exchange.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

A 2015 survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs finds partisan gap on immigration issues, driven by Democrats' shift, is widest yet.

Israelis and Palestinians sharply disagree over the benefits of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explores what foreign policy experts think about the denuclearization of North Korea.

Chinese officials have elevated food security as a policy priority, and they're taking seeds seriously.

There is general agreement in urban, suburban, and rural communities on the economy and climate change, but there’s a difference of opinion on immigration.

More so than any other racial or ethnic group, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans want the United States to play an active part in global affairs.

To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

As recent polling data shows, most Americans have a positive opinion of free trade but are concerned about the threat of trade on job security.

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul discusses the positive impact of refugees and immigrants on communities in Chicago.

The majority of countries polled in a recent 53-nation study hold negative views of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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

Paul Newnham identifies key gaps in efforts to end hunger, and offers solutions to break down silos and build up food systems.

The Abraham Accords didn't provoke a reaction among many Arab states. Why?The Abraham Accords didn't provoke a reaction among many Arab states. Why?

Although reducing energy dependence remains a top priority among Americans, a debate over energy production versus environmental protection is gaining traction.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Todd Post explains the future of food in times of change.

There is no understanding geopolitical competition in the 21st century without an understanding of urbanization and cities.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the third part of our 2021-22 series to find out.

In 2013, Americans’ overall views of Mexico are at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Surveys dating back to 1994.

USAID announces sweeping changes toward localization addressing questions about the efficacy of development programming modalities.

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

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