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Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004. In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Craig Kafura explains

Unlocking local knowledge and know-how in Regional Innovation Hubs.

“The agreement is about far more than just normalizing ties with Riyadh,” argue Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi.

Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

Experts James Dobbins and Douglas Lute discuss whether and how an endgame might take shape in America's longest war.

Cameron Munter and Tanvi Madan join the Council’s Deep Dish podcast to explain what you need to know about the ongoing crisis between India and Pakistan.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

Despite getting people off the streets, Iran's hard crackdown on protesters "has created a massive resentment among Iranians."

Iran’s missile attack on two U.S. air bases in Iraq was the latest step bringing the United States and Iran to the brink of war. Yet, President Donald Trump decided to back away from further military confrontation.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Craig Kafura explores how Millennials hold distinct views on US-China foreign policy.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm discuss President Biden's extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

Former American Embassy employee Kathryn Koob answers a minute of questions about Tehran in 1979 in this episode of Wait Just a Minute.

In May 2018, President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal because it was “defective at its core.” But if Tehran were willing to negotiate a better agreement, he would be “ready, willing and able” to

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.

While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

Paul Poast analyzes the criticism towards President Biden's Saudi Arabia visit during his recent Middle East trip.

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs highlighting key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the final 2012 Presidential debate.

After an overnight Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops, US President Donald Trump made a statement Wednesday regarding tensions between the US and Iran.

Ambassador Dennis Ross joined the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to discuss Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Global cities are products of a liberal world order that is under threat from the rise of populist nationalism, protectionism, and growing authoritarianism.

Seth J. Frantzman and Cécile Shea join Deep Dish to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that Israel will annex part of the Jordan Valley.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.

Steven A. Cook and Mustafa Akyol join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Deep Dish podcast to explain crucial developments in Turkey.

Saeid Golkar speaks with Reuters about the protests in Iran and calls upon the entire world to support Iranians "as you are supporting Ukraine."

Has regionalization or globalization been the key economic trend over the last 40 years?

Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.

American disapproval rates of US-Iraq war reach record highs.

Get ready to meet Brian Hanson and Lizzy Shackelford – the voices behind Deep Dish.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

Council expert Dina Smeltz explains the different views on issues between “Trump Republicans” and “Non-Trump Republicans.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows public concern about Islamic fundamentalism has increased 15 percent since 2014.

New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.

The only question now is how this ends—in war, new negotiations or one side backing down.

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Matthew Dalton explains the US Navy’s global role.

Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.