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To mark the close of our centennial year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is looking back on some of our most memorable quotes from speakers we hosted in 2022.

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

The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

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

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

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

The benefits cities gain from the prestige associated with hosting the Olympics do not offset the human costs reported every year the Games are held.

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

Moving forward, Washington can either oppose, embrace, or ignore Beijing, Paul Poast writes.

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

To understand Chinese politics and what lies ahead for the ruling party, author Bruce Dickson argues we must look to the tools China’s leaders use to create popular support.

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

None of Trump's Democratic would-be rivals look likely to adopt a softer stance on China.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

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

Latin American political expert Pete Schechter joins Deep Dish to discuss the differences between far-right populism in Brazil and the U.S.