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In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Bobby Ghosh join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Kyiv, a capital city under siege, falters under the dangers of urbicide. As the victor emerges, so too does a new world order.

Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world's leading media outlets about the week's most important global affairs news.

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss global reactions to the 2020 US election.

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

If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss Russian bounties on US soldiers, what’s next for Hong Kong, and US isolation as travel bans exclude Americans.

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

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.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

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

Pandemics have plagued humans throughout our existence. What role does global coordination play in breaking the cycle?

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

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

This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

Amy Zegart, author of “Spies, Lies and Algorithms”, reveals how technology is transforming espionage.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.In an election year for both nations, the alliance between the US

Black Americans are supportive of aid to Ukraine, but less likely than other Americans to back an open-ended support of Kyiv “for as long as it takes.”

A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.