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

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

Just one month out, polling in South Korea shows two different presidential races. That may have consequences following the election.

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Liza Rose Cirolia shares geopolitical implications on African urban areas and city governments.

Polls show an American public deeply divided along partisan lines in their interpretation of the events, who is to blame, and what should be done as a result. 

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

This survey indicates that Americans broadly support engaging in trade with China but are split along partisan lines on how to engage in that trade.

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

Across Africa, food processors serve a vital function in protecting food security and livelihoods. But the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges that threaten the very survival of these companies.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

This paper provides recommendations for corporate engagement with public policy issues for societal objectives.

Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.

The 2020 Chicago Council Survey illuminates how self-described Democrats and Republicans feel about key presidential debate issues.

A new poll reveals that Americans see Russia as a significant threat to US interests and support military and economic assistance to Ukraine.

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

Polling expert Dina Smeltz explains why the new Middle East peace plan will have an upward climb to acceptance based on public opinion.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs discusses how to enhance rural livelihoods through food security.

Results from a Chicago Council survey show that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.

While Americans favor nuclear energy in general, they are reluctant to developing new nuclear plants.

Results from the 2012 Council Survey find that nearly seven in 10 Americans think the war in Afghanistan has not been worth the cost.

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Jacqueline Hughes discusses the sustainability of food systems.

Public opinion data finds robust support for a domestic nuclear weapons program in South Korea.

This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

Agriculture has great potential for carbon offsets, but implementation will be complicated.

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.

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

In a shift from just a month ago, the Japanese public favors tough sanctions on Russia in concert with the US and Europe. 

In this Chicago Council blog Karl Friedhoff explains that a majority of South Koreans oppose accommodating US demands on increased burden sharing support.

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

Community and family gardens provide the foundation for Native Food Sovereignty, and allow the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to reclaim their local food system.

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.

What does the American public think of the American intelligence community and its efforts at global surveillance?

This week the world passed the 11,836,900 million case mark, with over 544,231 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

The South Korean public is split on a second THAAD battery, but the question wording left a lot to be desired.

Findings from a new US-Russia binational survey reveal that publics in both countries have noticed cracks in the US-EU relationship.

The WHO has officially declared the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic. How is the public reacting around the world?

Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.

Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

The Council’s Karl Friedhoff shares a Gallup Korea Survey which shows South Korean President Moon Jae-in's popularity in decline.

Hong Kongers lose faith and trust in the police after a series of violent protests.

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

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

The 54-percentage-point gap between Democrat and Republican views on climate change is the largest in the 2020 Chicago Council Survey.