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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.

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. 

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

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.

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.

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

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

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

As China tightens security in Hong Kong, many American businesses consider retreat and relocalization

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

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Over half of Americans are in favor of permanently changing laws to allow everyone to vote by mail, but there are partisan divides between Republicans and Democrats.Over half of Americans are in favor of permanently changing laws to allow everyone

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

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.

Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.

Republicans are more concerned about China's rise than ever before.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report recommends Chicago’s leaders focus on priorities of infrastructure, human capital, and global engagement.

Latin America expert Peter Schechter and veteran diplomat Cecile Shea join this week’s Deep Dish to discuss varying opinions on Venezuela’s two claimants to power, Juan Guaidó and Nicolás Maduro.

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

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

The question of whether global cities should have their own foreign policy has been hotly debated, but recent developments have changed the calculus.

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.

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

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.

In the United States, Democrats and Republicans remain at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of prioritizing climate change.

Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

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

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Emerging AgTech innovations have the potential to radically improve the sustainability, profitability, and accessibility of US-produced food.