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For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.

Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

An essay about food insecurity and child hunger by Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Over a million Ukrainian citizens have fled to other European countries. African, Asian, Caribbean nationals living in Ukraine may not be able to do the same.

If left unmitigated, hunger- and climate change-induced suffering in both Afghanistan and Haiti will likely exacerbate current political instability and conflict.

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

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

The Council's Elizabeth Shackelford joins ABC 7 Chicago to discuss why getting Afghans and US allies out of harm's way is imperative as the crisis deepens.

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

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?

Harvard University's Stephen M. Walt joins Deep Dish to explain America's foreign policy failures since the end of the Cold War.

The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

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

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.