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While framing climate change as a national security threat isn’t new, recent reports argue when it comes to security planning, climate is the central concern, not a peripheral issue.

Experts Laurel Miller and Andrew Watkins join Deep Dish to unpack Afghanistan’s economic collapse.

James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

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

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

Is the threat of a NATO expansion the core issue driving Putin’s aggression towards Ukraine, or are his concerns about legacy to blame?

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

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

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

Journalists Nirmal Ghosh and Elise Labott join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

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

Winning hearts and minds doesn't defeat insurgent groups, author Jacqueline Hazelton argues. So why does the United States still rely on counterinsurgency?

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.

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

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

Data suggest that Americans accept some foreign civilian casualties as a necessary cost to counterterrorism, but Republicans and Democrats differ on willingness to use lethal force.

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.

The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Bobby Ghosh, and Elise Labott join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

Large majorities of Democratic and Independent foreign policy elites say they are more concerned about internal threats than external ones.

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

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

Surveys from the Chicago Council and the Levada Analytical Center show that Russians are generally indifferent to Navalny's actions, and more suspect that he staged his own poisoning or it was a "provocation from the West" than believe the Russia

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

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

New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

As President Biden heads to the UN climate summit, one Senator has gutted his plans for clean energy reform.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

America saw inaccurate polling for the House and Senate races across the country, which overestimated Democratic support in a wide range of races.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.