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The Ethiopian government is using starvation as a weapon of war against Tigray, inducing a massive famine that requires immediate action from the international community.

Reporters from leading media outlets joined Ivo Daalder to discuss the recent spike of COVID cases, the US-Russia relationship, and protests in Thailand.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder explores if China’s investment in Africa a debt trap.

Distinguished Fellow Richard Longworth examines two books that highlight the role of cities in global affairs, and how Midwest cities may leverage global partnerships.

The majority of countries polled in a recent 53-nation study hold negative views of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

Bobby Ghosh and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.

The vision for Chicago’s global strategy begins with an inventory of the city’s assets, needs, and opportunities.

Steve Erlanger, Nirmal Ghosh, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The Port of Darwin shows the potential of China's Belt and Road Initiative as social infrastructure, but also the challenges in materializing its benefits.