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

In deciding when and how quickly to relax restrictions, leaders should not underestimate the American public’s forbearance for remaining indoors.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

 In this blog post, we explain the The Agricultural Intelligence Measures Act, or AIM Act, which would protect our agriculture system.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

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

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.

Leaders from the US and Europe have much to learn from one another in building strategies to foster economic renewal in formerly industrial regions.

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.

Mexico's threat to ban GM corn presents an opportunity to re-evaluate agricultural norms in the United States and address inequities in trade.

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.

Asian Americans are far more likely to support US intervention on behalf of Taipei in the case of a Chinese invasion.

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

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

Cyber theft has cost the US economy billions of dollars and has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs. The government is now being pressured to develop more comprehensive cybersecurity regulations.

The building of an election fraud narrative in South Korea's presidential election is already underway.

Majorities of Democrats and Independents support a potential deal similar to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but only a minority of Republicans agree.

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

China will need to promote domestic consumption to reach its potential GDP growth in 2023, argues Yang Yao.

Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic will change how people across the world think about foreign relations. Craig Kafura looks at Australia as a case study for how these changes affect public opinion.

Western outreach to the Global South should not reject China, but rather focus on the rules of the liberal, capitalist system that the US and China thrive in.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze new public opinion data showing there is partisan agreement on how best to respond to the recent Russian hack.

The United States and China are becoming strategic rivals. The mounting trade war is but the most visible manifestation of this new reality.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment is a win for China, and a blow to transatlantic relations.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

Most think Trump is focusing too much on tariffs and not enough on the rest of the economy. A few, however, think trade barriers are worth the price.

Fireside Chat with Ivo Daalder and Kishore Mahbubani moderated by Vuk Jeremic on CIRSD YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 22nd at 9 p.m (CEST).

Global cities are products of a liberal world order that is under threat from the rise of populist nationalism, protectionism, and growing authoritarianism.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explores how the effects from COVID-19 could lead to reduced food production and more food insecurity.

Globalization cannot be stopped, yet we can do a much better job dealing with its consequences by addressing the needs of those most adversely affected.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

Illinois and its largest city play crucial parts in the worldwide trade landscape. To understand what those parts entail, we spoke to World Business Chicago.

The 2024 Chicago Council Survey finds there is often less division than imagined when it comes to long-standing pillars of US foreign policy.

And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows.

The 1998 Chicago Council Survey results reflect a "guarded engagement" by a largely satisfied superpower.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores tensions between these two key US allies in Asia – Japan and South Korea.

Decades of integration between the two North American neighbors risks coming undone.

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

What defines a global city? Though the parameters are nebulous, Las Vegas' niche in the world of gambling gives it a special spot in the world economy.

"The only viable exit ramp is substantive diplomacy aimed at deescalation, mutual understanding, and incremental attention to each other’s core concerns," Paul Heer writes.

The authors of this book address multiple questions involving the nature of youth protest in the twenty-first century.

“There’s a growing risk that the United States and Germany are headed for a collision over China,” warns Council President Ivo Daalder.

Is conflict inevitable between the two superpowers? Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer joins Jacob Heilbrunn and Elbridge A. Colby to discuss.

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.