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Can the United States and Russia still work together on nuclear nonproliferation?

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

Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

Could the Western Balkans region become a ‘second front’ in the Russia’s conflict with the West? Tim Judah and Ilva Tare join Deep Dish to discuss.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

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

Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.

Putin claims he’s fixing a historic wrong in Ukraine. Historian Kathryn David joins Deep Dish to share the truth.

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

More so than any other racial or ethnic group, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans want the United States to play an active part in global affairs.

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

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

While Ukrainians may be willing to give up on the idea of NATO membership, they will not accept their government ceding territory to Russia.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

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

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

The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan

Richard Wike joins the Council's Dina Smeltz and Brian Hanson to examine the current global perception of American foreign policy.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Bruce Jentleson joins the Global Dispatches Podcast to discuss what have the sanctions against Russia have accomplished, and what they could possibly lead to.

It's not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, David Scheffer writes.

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

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.

How can the world hold Russia accountable for the atrocities in Ukraine? Karen Alter and Rebecca Hamilton discuss.

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

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

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

In this Chicago Council blog Dina Smeltz explores how different populations perceive the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

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

Regardless of changes in US administration or China's power, the Japanese government must support the region’s continued prosperity.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

Will gas flow in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine? Council President Ivo Daalder argues on CNN it is "inconceivable."

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

Is the threat of a NATO expansion the core issue driving Putin’s aggression towards Ukraine, or are his concerns about legacy to blame?

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Wilson Center’s Lucian Kim explain how Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have exposed flaws in its claims to be a great power.

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

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

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.