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The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

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Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun joins Deep Dish to explain how social media makes Thailand's youth protests different than past movements.

Our weekly roundup of the top news in food, agriculture, and global development.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

"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.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

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 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.

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.

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Wilson Center’s Lucian Kim explain how Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have exposed flaws in its claims to be a great power.

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.