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Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

While many in the West see the outcome of the war as determined by military action and shifts in battlefield positions, in Ukraine, long term integration with the West is the most important goal.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

In a shift from just a month ago, the Japanese public favors tough sanctions on Russia in concert with the US and Europe. 

Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.

The public's top priorities: protecting American jobs and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

The 2006 Chicago Council survey focused on U.S. and international public opinion on the rise of China and India and its implications on foreign policy.

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.

With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Alesha Black shares what hopeful news is emerging in America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

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

This report is the product of an international effort between Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago and Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris to advance the discussion over how to transform neglected urban waterways.

Richard Longworth, author of "Chicago and the World: 100 years of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs," talks with Council President Ivo H. Daalder and former Council presidents John E. Rielly and Marshall M. Bouton.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

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

The Council convened a task force to provide recommendations to advance the goals of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

Cities can use public spaces as a way to address structural challenges.

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.

Partisan differences guide assessments of where Washington should turn its attention.

Do victories for Lula in Brazil and fellow leftist leaders across Latin America represent a new “pink tide” sweeping the continent?

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

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

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Results and analysis of the Council's annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

Victor Cha and Sue Mi Terry explain why North Korea's latest missile launches are a sign of impatience with the United States and how to deescalate the situation.

Examples around the world make clear that density—whether low or high—is no excuse when it comes to the appalling number of COVID-19 cases facing the United States.

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast shares his top 10 book recommendations of 2024.

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

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