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This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

Young people are the future of agriculture—so why aren't they getting involved?

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

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

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

Younger Americans are more confident in US power vis-a-vis China and are more likely to oppose restrictions on scientific and educational exchanges between the two.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

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

The presidents of the National Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute join  Deep Dish  to explain why the United States must promote democracy abroad.

Ryan Crocker, who served as a US ambassador, joins Deep Dish to discuss America’s relationship with Iran and Iraq.

The recent ICC arrest warrant for Putin has sparked global attention, but what about the children abducted during conflict?

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

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

This report highlights the role of immigration in ensuring the Midwest’s future competitiveness and prosperity and identifies necessary policy directions or interventions.

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

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.

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

Ivo Daalder discusses President Trump's intent to withdraw the United States from NATO.

Networks like C40 or the Healthy Cities Network show cities have a great potential to mobilize forces across boundaries and shape international agendas.

In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.

The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey finds the largest majorities of Americans yet say that trade is good for the US economy and consumers.

Bronwyn Bruton and Paul D. Williams join Deep Dish this week to explain what the United States is doing in Somalia and why al Shabaab is a target.

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of “The Blob,” those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

Khalid Bomba, agriculture expert, takes a minute to discuss the importance of agriculture to the economy of Ethiopia and the need to get young people involved.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

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.

This paper explores how city leaders can use economic power to narrow the gap in wealth and opportunity.

Palestinians are critical of the US and Peace to Prosperity plan.

Latin American political expert Pete Schechter joins Deep Dish to discuss the differences between far-right populism in Brazil and the U.S.

Existing barriers between rural and urban areas, and young and old farmers perpetuates an information divide in agriculture that a young cattle farmer is trying to reconcile.

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

In this Chicago Council blog we explore three major policy arenas that show why Germany’s connection to multilateralism is deeper than in the United States.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post by Dina Smeltz explores the current polarization in Nicaragua between the government and its citizens.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

Authors Dina Esfandiary and Ariane Tabatabai join Deep Dish to discuss the relationship between Iran, Russia, and China.

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.

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explains how we can give power back to nation-states to transform international affairs.

The report examines two important locales experienced by refugees: permanent camp settings, such as in Za’atari, Jordan, and transitory arrival centers, such as in Lampedusa, Italy.