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"The international community should make China a pariah for its crimes against the Uyghur population," Elizabeth Shackelford argues.

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

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

"An outright invasion is currently the least likely contingency," writes Council President Ivo Daalder for Politico.

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.

In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explains that the American public does not accord the same importance to Taiwan as does the US government.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

As the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II, the Council looks back on her 1959 Chicago visit and dynamic place in history.

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

The Biden Administration should focus on "ally-shoring" to rebuild supply chains and box out actors like China and Russia.

The Secretary of State’s approach to Beijing risks confirming its suspicions about U.S. subversion while simultaneously alienating the very Chinese people that he aspires to "engage and empower."

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

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

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

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

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.

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Lisa Moon explains food loss and waste.

While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.

China's actions in Cuba reflect its increased parity with the United States on the world stage, argues Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer.

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

The report highlights Chicago’s strengths, analyzes global city strategies, and offers recommendations the region can take to increase foreign investment.

Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

Meet the new Red Scare. Is it the same as the old Red Scare?

Recent polling finds that Trump's favorability in South Korea has reached an all-time low of 17 percent—down 29 percentage points from last year

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.

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

The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

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

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

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

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.

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

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

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

Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement.

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

Dina Smeltz discusses European opinion of the US post-Trump.

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

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

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

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

Washington and Beijing see themselves locked in a zero-sum competition doubling as an existential ideological struggle, Paul Heer writes.

"It is rarely acknowledged or even considered that Beijing actually shares much of Washington’s vision for the Indo-Pacific," argues Paul Heer in the National Interest.