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The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

In order for global cities to be able to grow—despite their home countries' economic challenges—they must focus on developing and attracting global talent.

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.

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

Lima 2035 shares their ambitious plan to change urban food systems to transform the world’s driest megacity.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

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.

The recent terrorist attack in Brussels is prompting serious and important thinking about the security of global cities. 

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

Experts Duncan Wood, Laura Dawson, and Phil Levy join Deep Dish to discuss what's in the new NAFTA agreement and its significance on the global economy.

Cécile Shea joined the BBC to discuss the assassination of Shinzo Abe and how important he was to Japan's modern identity.

The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

The 1990 Chicago Council Survey was performed during an age of global economic competition.

If food waste were a country, it would be the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the US.

The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

The 1994 Chicago Council survey indicates that American attitudes at both public and leadership levels reflect a "pragmatic internationalism."

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

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

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

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

This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas.

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

This report includes recommendations for how girls in rural communities can be better supported through improved personal and professional development, health, and safety.

Harvard University's Stephen M. Walt joins Deep Dish to explain America's foreign policy failures since the end of the Cold War.

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.

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report show the rising youth population could be a demographic challenge for food-insecure nations, if not managed properly.

The Detroit Future City plan seeks to address the city's decades of decline and calls for returning portions of vacant land to natural and agricultural uses.